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=Biology= | =Biology= | ||
==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
A Sandshrew is a ground-dwelling rodent notable for its defensive capabilities. | A Sandshrew is a ground-dwelling rodent notable for its defensive capabilities. Its body is mostly covered in a dry, tough hide which is colored to blend in with the sands of the desert. It can curl into a tight ball about the same size as a [[wp:Basketball#Equipment|basketball]] to protect its soft underbelly. Its primary weapon is the small but sharp claws on its paws, which are also useful for burrowing and can sometimes be poisoned. | ||
===Gender differences=== | ===Gender differences=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
===Special abilities=== | ===Special abilities=== | ||
Sandshrew's special abilities are extremely limited compared to other Pokémon. | Sandshrew's special abilities are extremely limited compared to other Pokémon. It has a greater control over the ground and sand than the average Pokémon, mostly derived from adaptation to its habitat. | ||
==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
In the wild, Sandshrew are mostly defensive by nature. | In the wild, Sandshrew are mostly defensive by nature. They spend much of their time hidden underground in their burrows and will kick up sand or curl into a ball to escape predators. They may venture out to hunt, taking advantage of the desert sands to hide themselves. | ||
However, with the help of a [[Pokémon trainer|trainer]], a Sandshrew can become bolder and much more daring, and can even be trained to swim despite the fact that they are weakened by the water. They are still fond of curling up, though, even if not for defense. | However, with the help of a [[Pokémon trainer|trainer]], a Sandshrew can become bolder and much more daring, and can even be trained to swim despite the fact that they are weakened by the water. They are still fond of curling up, though, even if not for defense. | ||
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''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]'' | ''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]'' | ||
Sandshrew do not require a lot of water, due to a very efficient system of staying hydrated with minimal moisture. | Sandshrew do not require a lot of water, due to a very efficient system of staying hydrated with minimal moisture. They hunt for prey in the wild. | ||
=In the anime= | =In the anime= | ||
[[Image:Mira's Sandshrew.PNG|200px|thumb|right|[[Mira|Mira's]] Sandshrew]] | [[Image:Mira's Sandshrew.PNG|200px|thumb|right|[[Mira|Mira's]] Sandshrew]] | ||
Sandshrew was first featured in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. | Sandshrew was first featured in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. It was owned by a Pokémon trainer named [[A.J.]]. Despite A.J.'s seemly barbaric training methods (e.g. using a whip), it was very loyal to him. | ||
An ailing Sandshrew is seen briefly near the beginning of ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. | An ailing Sandshrew is seen briefly near the beginning of ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. | ||
A Sandshrew was one of the Pokémon that played Hide-n-Seek in [[Pikachu's PikaBoo]]. | A Sandshrew was one of the Pokémon that played Hide-n-Seek in [[Pikachu's PikaBoo]]. Sandshrew hid in front of a brick wall. | ||
=In the manga= | =In the manga= | ||
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|golddex=If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. | |golddex=If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. | ||
|silverdex=Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. | |silverdex=Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball. | ||
|crystaldex=It prefers dry, sandy places because it | |crystaldex=It prefers dry, sandy places because it {{m2|Sand-Attack|uses the sand to protect itself}} when threatened. | ||
|stadium2dex=If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. | |stadium2dex=If it fell from a great height, this Pokémon could save itself by rolling into a ball and bouncing. | ||
|rubydex=Sandshrew's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon | |rubydex=Sandshrew's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon {{m2|Defense Curl|curls up}} to protect itself from its enemies. | ||
|sapphiredex=Sandshrew has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can | |sapphiredex=Sandshrew has a very dry hide that is extremely tough. The Pokémon can {{m2|Defense Curl|roll into a ball}} that repels any attack. At night, it burrows into the desert sand to sleep. | ||
|emeralddex=When it | |emeralddex=When it {{m2|Defense Curl|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. | ||
|firereddex=It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it | |firereddex=It burrows and lives underground. If threatened, it {{m2|Defense Curl|curls itself up into a ball}} for protection. | ||
|leafgreendex=Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. | |leafgreendex=Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food. | ||
|diamonddex=To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. | |diamonddex=To protect itself from attackers, it curls up into a ball. It lives in arid regions with minimal rainfall. | ||