sandshrew

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

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Veil: Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm by 20%
• Sand Rush (Hidden Ability): Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat during a sandstorm

Physical Characteristics:

• Sandshrew is a small, armadillo-like Pokémon with a body covered in yellow, brick-like scales.
• It has a white belly and a pointed snout.
• Its limbs are short, with sharp claws used for digging.
• Its eyes are small and black, set in a face that often shows a determined expression.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Sandshrew prefers arid, desert-like environments but can also be found in dry grasslands.
• It is known to burrow deep underground to avoid heat and predators.
• Sandshrew rolls into a ball to protect itself, using its tough scales as armor.
• It is a solitary Pokémon, often seen alone or with others of its kind in its natural habitat.

In Battle:

• Sandshrew is known for its strong defensive capabilities.
• It can use moves like Sand Attack to lower an opponent's accuracy and Dig to avoid attacks while dealing damage.
• Notable moves include Earthquake and Slash.
• It is strong against Electric, Rock, and Poison types but vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass types.

Evolution:

• 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 real-world armadillos and pangolins, known for their defensive ball-rolling behavior.
• It was one of the original 151 Pokémon and has appeared in various spin-off games and merchandise.
• In the Pokémon anime, Sandshrew was featured in early episodes as a Pokémon trained by AJ, a character known for his rigorous training methods.

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.