#0027Generation 1
Sandshrew — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Ground
Sandshrew is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Sandshrew has an Alolan Form, introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
Base Stats
| HP | 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 75 | |
| Defense | 85 | |
| Sp. Atk | 20 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | |
| Speed | 40 | |
| Total | 300 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Mouse Pokémon
- Height
- 0.6 m (2′00″)
- Weight
- 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
- Ability
- Sand Veil
- Hidden Ability
- Sand Rush
- EV Yield
- 1 Defense
- Catch Rate
- 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 60
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Field
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Sandshrew
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Sandshrew differed:
- In Generation 1, Sandshrew has a base Special stat of 30.
- In Generations 1-4, Sandshrew has a base experience yield of 93.
- In Generations 2-7, Sandshrew has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Sandshrew has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is a Ground type Pokemon, classified as the Mouse Pokémon.
What does Sandshrew evolve into?
Sandshrew is part of an evolution line that includes Sandshrew, Sandslash.
What are Sandshrew's base stats?
Sandshrew has 50 HP, 75 Attack, 85 Defense, 20 Sp. Atk, 30 Sp. Def and 40 Speed, for a base stat total of 300.
What abilities can Sandshrew have?
Sandshrew can have the ability Sand Veil, plus Sand Rush as a hidden ability.