Sandshrew

No. 0027

Type: Ground

It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.

Base stats

HP50
Attack75
Defense85
Sp. Attack20
Sp. Defense30
Speed40

Total 300

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Fire — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Ice) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Leech Life
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — Focus Punch
  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Aerial Ace
  • Poison — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Poison Jab
  • Rock — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — Stone Edge

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Sand Veil
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moves
Earthquake, Spikes, Rock Tomb, Focus Punch

Frequently asked questions

What type is Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Sandshrew's base stats?
HP 50, Attack 75, Defense 85, Sp. Attack 20, Sp. Defense 30, Speed 40. That is a base stat total of 300.
What is Sandshrew weak to?
Sandshrew takes extra damage from Grass, Ice and Water moves. It is immune to Electric.
What abilities does Sandshrew have?
Sandshrew can have Sand Veil and Sand Rush. Its hidden ability is Sand Rush.
What does Sandshrew evolve into?
Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash.
What moves does Sandshrew learn?
Sandshrew learns 17 moves by levelling up and 50 by TM.