sandshrew

Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Veil: Increases evasion in a sandstorm
• Sand Rush (Hidden Ability): Doubles the Pokémon's Speed in a sandstorm

Physical Characteristics:

• Sandshrew is a small, armadillo-like Pokémon covered in a tough, yellow hide.
• Its body resembles a brick pattern, providing effective camouflage in desert environments.
• It has a white underbelly and a long tail that it curls up against when feeling threatened.
• Sandshrew's eyes are large and black, and it has small, triangular ears.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Sandshrew is primarily found in arid regions, such as deserts and caves.
• It digs deep burrows to stay cool during the hot daytime temperatures and to protect itself from predators.
• Sandshrew is known for curling into a ball to defend itself, using its tough skin as armor.
• It is a solitary Pokémon, preferring to live alone and only coming together with others during the breeding season.

In Battle:

• Sandshrew is a strong physical defender with a focus on Ground-type moves.
• Notable moves include Dig, Earthquake, and Sand Attack, which can lower the opponent's accuracy.
• It is strong against Electric, Poison, Rock, and Fire types due to its Ground typing.
• Sandshrew is vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass-type attacks.

Evolution:

• Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash starting at level 22.
• In the Alola region, Sandshrew has an Ice/Steel-type regional variant that evolves into Alolan Sandslash when exposed to an Ice Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Sandshrew's design is inspired by armadillos and pangolins, known for their ability to roll into tight balls.
• It has appeared in various Pokémon media, including the Pokémon anime, where it was featured in one of the early episodes as a Pokémon training to improve its battle skills.
• Sandshrew's ability to curl up and its protective hide are adaptations to its desert environment, allowing it to avoid dehydration and predators.
• Although not as iconic as some other Pokémon, Sandshrew has a dedicated fan following due to its unique appearance and defensive capabilities.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Burrows deep underground in arid locationsfar from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
• Blue: Burrows deep underground in arid locationsfar from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
• Yellow: Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, itshide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
• Gold: If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could saveitself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
• Silver: Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in aridareas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
• Crystal: It prefers dry, sandy places because it usesthe sand to protect itself when threatened.
• Ruby: SANDSHREW’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert.This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies.
• Sapphire: SANDSHREW has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can roll into a ball that repels any attack.At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.
• Emerald: When it curls up in a ball, it can make any attack bounce off harmlessly. Its hide has turned tough and solid as a result of living in the desert.
• Firered: It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
• Leafgreen: Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for prey.
• Diamond: To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
• Pearl: To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
• Platinum: To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
• Heartgold: If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.
• Soulsilver: Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
• Black: To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
• White: To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall.
• Black-2: It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
• White-2: It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
• X: It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.
• Y: Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.
• Omega-Ruby: Sandshrew’s body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Sandshrew has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can roll into a ball that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep.
• Sun: It can roll its body into a ball. It moves through the desert by rolling at high speeds.
• Moon: It usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall. It digs holes to catch Bug-type Pokémon.
• Ultra-Sun: It lives in areas of limited rainfall. When danger approaches, it curls up into a ball to protect its soft stomach.
• Ultra-Moon: When its skin gets wrinkled from moisture, it heads for a volcano. It lies flat on a spot with a lot of geothermal heat and dries itself out.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
• Sword: It loves to bathe in the grit of dry, sandy areas. By sand bathing, the Pokémon rids itself of dirt and moisture clinging to its body.
• Shield: 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.