normal
x1.0fighting
x1.0flying
x1.0poison
x0.5ground
x1.0rock
x0.5bug
x1.0ghost
x1.0steel
x1.0fire
x1.0water
x2.0grass
x2.0electric
x0psychic
x1.0ice
x2.0dragon
x1.0dark
x1.0fairy
x1.0Sandshrew | ||||||
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Mouse Pokémon | No. 27 |
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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.
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Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
5 | Poison Sting | poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | 30 |
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
-- | Crush Claw | normal | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | 50 |
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
3 | Sand Attack | ground | Status | -- | 100 | 15 | -- |
Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
-- | Scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- |
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
9 | Rapid Spin | normal | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | 100 |
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. |
14 | Magnitude | ground | Physical | -- | 100 | 30 | -- |
The user attacks everything around it with a ground-shaking quake. Its power varies. |
20 | Fury Swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | -- |
The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. |
23 | Sand Tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 |
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
26 | Slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- |
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
Loading... | X Scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | -- |
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
-- | Super Fang | normal | Physical | -- | 90 | 10 | -- |
The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half. |
-- | Metal Claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | 10 |
The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
-- | Defense Curl | normal | Status | -- | -- | 40 | -- |
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
11 | Fury Cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | -- |
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
34 | Gyro Ball | steel | Physical | -- | 100 | 5 | -- |
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
Loading... | Hone Claws | dark | Status | -- | -- | 15 | -- |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
-- | Flail | normal | Physical | -- | 100 | 15 | -- |
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. |
7 | Rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | -- |
The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
Loading... | Cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | -- |
The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
Loading... | Shadow Claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | -- |
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
Loading... | Poison Jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 30 |
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
-- | Focus Punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | -- |
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
-- | Covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | -- |
The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
-- | Earth Power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 |
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
-- | Stealth Rock | rock | Status | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
-- | Counter | fighting | Physical | -- | 100 | 20 | -- |
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
-- | Mud Shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 100 |
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
38 | Swords Dance | normal | Status | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
46 | Earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | -- |
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
Loading... | Safeguard | normal | Status | -- | -- | 25 | -- |
The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
42 | Sandstorm | rock | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
Loading... | Strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | -- |
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
Loading... | Aerial Ace | flying | Physical | 60 | -- | 20 | -- |
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
Loading... | Bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 100 |
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. |
-- | Iron Tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | 30 |
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
-- | Knock Off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | -- |
The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
-- | Night Slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | -- |
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
-- | Rock Climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 20 |
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target. |
-- | Chip Away | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- |
Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. |
-- | Rototiller | ground | Status | -- | -- | 10 | 100 |
Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon. |
30 | Dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | -- |
The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
17 | Swift | normal | Special | 60 | -- | 20 | -- |
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
Loading... | Thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | -- |
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
Loading... | Rock Slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | 30 |
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
Loading... | Rock Smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | 50 |
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. |
Loading... | Brick Break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | -- |
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
Loading... | Fling | dark | Physical | -- | 100 | 10 | -- |
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
Loading... | Rock Tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | 100 |
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
Loading... | Secret Power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 30 |
An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base. |
Loading... | Confide | normal | Status | -- | -- | 20 | 100 |
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Loading... | Toxic | poison | Status | -- | 90 | 10 | -- |
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
Loading... | Double Team | normal | Status | -- | -- | 15 | -- |
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
Loading... | Protect | normal | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
Loading... | Swagger | normal | Status | -- | 85 | 15 | -- |
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
Loading... | Attract | normal | Status | -- | 100 | 15 | -- |
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
Loading... | Sleep Talk | normal | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
Loading... | Hidden Power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | -- |
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
Loading... | Frustration | normal | Physical | -- | 100 | 20 | -- |
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
Loading... | Return | normal | Physical | -- | 100 | 20 | -- |
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
Loading... | Sunny Day | fire | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- |
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
-- | Snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 30 |
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
Loading... | Round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | -- |
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
Loading... | Substitute | normal | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
-- | Endure | normal | Status | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
Loading... | Rest | psychic | Status | -- | -- | 5 | -- |
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
Loading... | Facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- |
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |