Type matchups
Damage Sandshrew takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Sandshrew has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 20
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 300
Sandshrew has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (85). With Attack (75) well above Sp. Atk (20), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 85 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Sandshrew can have the abilities Sand Veil and Sand Rush.
How to beat Sandshrew
Sandshrew takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Sandshrew's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Sandshrew's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Sandshrew's Ground moves.
Evolution
Sandshrew is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Sandshrew → Sandslash) and evolves into Sandslash.
Best counters to Sandshrew
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandshrew weak to?
As a Ground type, Sandshrew takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Sandshrew resistant to?
Sandshrew resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Sandshrew?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Sandshrew with super-effective attacks.