Sandshrew
Ground-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Sandslash for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Rock Slide
Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sandshrew takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 383
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 720 CP
Sandshrew moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Sand Attack STAB | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Scratch Best | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Rock Slide Best | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Rock Tomb Elite | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Rock Tomb is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Sandshrew is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sandshrew
How to get Sandshrew
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Sandshrew knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 29 | 1,090 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 29 | 1,180 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 687 | 738 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 855 | 919 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 687 | 738 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 520 | 558 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 687 | 738 |
Is Sandshrew good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sandshrew has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (120 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Sandshrew deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 55 |
| Lv 3 | 94 |
| Lv 4 | 132 |
| Lv 5 | 170 |
| Lv 6 | 208 |
| Lv 7 | 246 |
| Lv 8 | 284 |
| Lv 9 | 322 |
| Lv 10 | 360 |
| Lv 11 | 396 |
| Lv 12 | 432 |
| Lv 13 | 468 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 504 |
| Lv 15 | 540 |
| Lv 16 | 576 |
| Lv 17 | 612 |
| Lv 18 | 648 |
| Lv 19 | 684 |
| Lv 20 | 720 |
| Lv 21 | 756 |
| Lv 22 | 792 |
| Lv 23 | 828 |
| Lv 24 | 865 |
| Lv 25 | 901 |
| Lv 26 | 937 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 973 |
| Lv 28 | 1,009 |
| Lv 29 | 1,045 |
| Lv 30 | 1,081 |
| Lv 31 | 1,099 |
| Lv 32 | 1,117 |
| Lv 33 | 1,135 |
| Lv 34 | 1,153 |
| Lv 35 | 1,171 |
| Lv 36 | 1,189 |
| Lv 37 | 1,207 |
| Lv 38 | 1,225 |
| Lv 39 | 1,243 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,261 |
| Lv 41 | 1,277 |
| Lv 42 | 1,293 |
| Lv 43 | 1,309 |
| Lv 44 | 1,326 |
| Lv 45 | 1,342 |
| Lv 46 | 1,359 |
| Lv 47 | 1,375 |
| Lv 48 | 1,392 |
| Lv 49 | 1,409 |
| Lv 50 | 1,426 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0027
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 12.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0027_POKEMON_SANDSHREW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sandshrew in Pokemon GO?
Sandshrew's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Rock Slide (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sandshrew's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sandshrew takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sandshrew's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sandshrew reaches 1,426 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,261 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sandshrew?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sandshrew shows 720 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 901 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Sandshrew better than regular Sandshrew?
Shadow Sandshrew deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Sandshrew in Pokemon GO?
Sandshrew spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sandshrew be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sandshrew depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.