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'''Sandshrew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンド''' ''Sand'') is a {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Sandslash}} starting at [[level]] 22.

In [[Alola]], Sandshrew has a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Steel}} [[regional form]]. It evolves into Alolan Sandslash when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]]. These Sandshrew can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].

[[File:Sandshrew Camouflage.png|thumb|left|200px|Sandshrew blending in with its surroundings]]

Sandshrew is a bipedal {{wp|pholidota|pholidote}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} (though it runs on all fours in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'')<ref>''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''</ref>. Its brick-patterned yellow hide is dry, and tough, blends in with desert sand, and protects its soft white underbelly and muzzle. Sandshrew has blue, almond-shaped eyes, a pointed snout, and triangular ears with white insides. Its tail is thick and conical. It has two long claws on each foot and three sharp claws on its forepaws, which are used to burrow.

Sandshrew spends much of its time hidden underground in deep burrows. It only emerges to lunge and drag in passing {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. Sandshrew can quickly curl into a tight ball to protect itself from great falls and opponents, but may also throw sand at attackers. While its body can efficiently absorb water to facilitate life in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|desert}}, Sandshrew [[EP006|has been found]] in caves as well. It also lives deep underground in nests it has created from digging tunnels. Should hard rocks get in the way of digging, Sandshrew will use its sharp claws to remove them before continuing to dig. If it is too wet, its skin becomes wrinkly. It dries itself out by using the geothermal heat near a volcano. It is also known to bathe in sand, which helps remove dirt and moisture from its body.

===Forms===

[[File:Alolan Sandshrew SM concept art.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Concept artwork of {{rf|Alolan}} Sandshrew for {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]

Sandshrew has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Sandshrew.

In the [[Alola]] region, Sandshrew migrated to snowy mountains due to the volcanic activity near the desert areas. Its body is a light, icy blue, with a cream-colored belly and muzzle. Thicker plates form a dome around its head and its ears resemble an {{wp|igloo}}'s entrances. In adapting to this cold climate, its body became larger and heavier with a shell of hard ice covering its hide. The shell is also made of very hard steel.

This steel-like covering grants it extra defense from predators like {{p|Sneasel}}, but it is unable to curl into a ball like its desert counterpart; smarter predators such as {{p|Weavile}} exploit its soft underbelly. Alolan Sandshrew can burrow itself in the snow to avoid being blown away by blizzards. Its claws allow it to move without slipping on icy surfaces, but it slides on its stomach when it needs to move quickly.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180915020424/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-sandshrew/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Sandshrew]</ref> A traditional Alolan custom during festivals is a competition to see who can slide Alolan Sandshrew across the ice the farthest. They can also be found in the [[Polar Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated.

===Evolution===

Sandshrew evolves into {{p|Sandslash}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Sandshrew evolves into Alolan Sandslash.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)

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==Game data==

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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=027}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When hunting, it hides at the lip of its burrow. If prey comes close, it lunges out and drags in the prey instantly.}}

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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=048}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it curls itself up into a ball for protection.}}

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=048}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.}}

{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=113|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}

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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=168|label1=Isle of Armor|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}

{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=An ancient tradition of Alolan festivals, still carried on to this day, is a competition to slide Sandshrew across ice as far as one can.}}

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| Sandshrew in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}

| Alolan Sandshrew in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}

|style="border:2px solid #{{ground color light}}; background:#{{ground color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Sandshrew SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]

|style="border:2px solid #{{ice color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Sandshrew SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]

| Sandshrew in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}

| Alolan Sandshrew in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}

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{{learnlist/level9|30|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}

{{learnlist/level9|33|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/level9|36|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||}}

{{learnlist/level9|39|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}

 

 

{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}

 

{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}

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===Side game data===

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|recruitment=Deliver a letter from Sandshrew in [[Sahra Town]] to {{p|Sandslash}} in [[Noe Town]]

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|att=2

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|walk=1.97

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|power=1

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|min=50

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|skill=Damage Streak

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|swapper=Three Force

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|min=50

|max=100

|raisemaxlevel=5

|skill=Rock Break+

|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.

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|stamina=137

|attack=125

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|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}

|special={{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]

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===Evolution data===

 

 

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====Minor appearances====

[[File:Sandshrew Egg.png|thumb|A Sandshrew {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]

 

Near the beginning of ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', an ailing Sandshrew was seen lying down. [[Seymour]] described as it "drying out" because of the significant increase of light sources inside Mt. Moon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

===Pokémon Origins===

In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Sandshrew was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

 

A Sandshrew appeared in a flashback in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

 

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. It was seen being experimented on as part of the [[Master Ball]]'s development at [[Silph Co.]].

 

===Pokémon Evolutions===

In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Sandshrew briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in [[Ecruteak City]].

 

===POKÉTOON===

A Trainer's Sandshrew appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.

 

==In the manga==

[[File:Alolan Sandshrew Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Alolan Sandshrew in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

 

===Pokémon Adventures===

 

 

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'' as one of the residents of {{adv|Gold}}'s house.

 

A Sandshrew appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

 

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Sandshrew appeared in ''[[PS204|Plugging Past Electrike I]]''.

 

 

 

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===

A Sandshrew appeared in [[GDZ45]], under the ownership of a contestant.

 

{{main|Sandshrew (TCG)}}

 

==Other Appearances==

 

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===

 

* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Alolan Sandshrew and its Alolan evolved form.

* Sandshrew and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].

 

===Origin===

{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Sandshrew and Sandslash}}

Sandshrew may be based on the {{wp|armadillo}} or {{wp|pangolin}}, mammals with hard scales and sharp claws, can curl up into a ball, and live in desert regions. Both Sandshrew and Sandslash are mentioned to have poisonous claws, similar to how some species of the {{wp|shrew}} are venomous.

 

====Name origin====

Sand is simply ''sand''.

|es=Sandshrew|esmeaning=Same as English name

|he=סנדרשרו ''Sendshroo''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name

|hi=सैंडश्रू  ''Sandshrew''|himeaning=Transcription of English name

|th=แซนด์ ''Saen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

==Related articles==

* [[Regional form]]

==References==

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