Sandshrew

Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon known for its ability to curl into a ball to protect itself. Its design is inspired by a shrew and an armadillo, which is evident through its burrowing habits and its armor-like hide. Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash, a more formidable and spikier version, typically when it reaches level 22.

Type: Ground

Abilities: - Sand Veil: This ability increases Sandshrew's evasion during a sandstorm, making it harder for opponents to hit it. - Hidden Ability (Sand Rush): This ability doubles Sandshrew's speed during a sandstorm, greatly enhancing its mobility in such conditions.

Interesting Facts: - Sandshrew is known for its defensive capabilities. When threatened, it curls up into a tight ball, showcasing its armored hide, and minimizing damage from attacks. - Its primary habitat is deserts and arid regions where it digs deep burrows to stay

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• 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.