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
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Sandshrew arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Rock Slide. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Sandshrew's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sandshrew takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Sandshrew's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sandshrew reaches 1,426 CP at level 50 and 1,261 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Sandshrew?
A 15/15/15 Sandshrew shows 720 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 901 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 540 CP.