In-game spritePokémon Ruby & SapphireHoenn · 2002#112 in the Hoenn dex
Sandshrew #0027
Ground
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own 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.”
“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.”
Base stats
Base stat total 300
HP
50
Atk
75
Def
85
SpA
20
SpD
30
Spe
40
Total300
Abilities
Sandshrew in Ruby & Sapphire
Its actual in-game sprites.
Front
Back
Shiny
Shiny backMoves learned by level-up
The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 |
| 6 | Defense Curl | Normal | — |
| 11 | Sand Attack | Ground | — |
| 17 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 |
| 23 | Slash | Normal | 70 |
| 30 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| 37 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 |
| 45 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 |
| 53 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
Egg move moves
TM / HM moves
Wild held items
Items Sandshrew may hold when caught in Ruby & Sapphire.
Type matchups
How Sandshrew takes damage in battle.
Weak to
Water2×Grass2×Ice2×
Resists
Poison½×Rock½×Electric0×
Evolution line
Where to find Sandshrew in Ruby & Sapphire
Sandshrew can't be found in the wild in Ruby & Sapphire— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.