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Pokedex #027 · Mouse Pokemon

Sandshrew

Sandshrew is a Ground-type Mouse Pokemon in Pokemon Crystal. It prefers dry, sandy places because it uses the sand to protect itself when threatened. Wild locations include Union Cave 1F, Mount Moon, Route 3.

Ground
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Base stats

50HP
75Attack
85Defense
20Sp. Atk
30Sp. Def
40Speed

Total 300 · Catch rate 255 · Base EXP 93

Profile

  • Height: {'feet': 2, 'inches': 0, 'meters': 0.6, 'display': '2\'00" (0.6 m)'}
  • Weight: {'pounds': 26.0, 'kilograms': 11.8, 'display': '26.0 lbs (11.8 kg)'}
  • Growth: Medium Fast
  • Availability: Wild

Wild encounters

  • Union Cave 1F · Grass · Lv. 6 · Morning, Day · Johto
  • Mount Moon · Grass · Lv. 8 · Morning, Day · Kanto
  • Route 3 · Grass · Lv. 10 · Morning, Day · Kanto
  • Route 4 · Grass · Lv. 10 · Morning, Day · Kanto

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