Sandshrew Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 70 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon HeartGold

Kanto

Sandshrew Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry

It burrows into the ground to create its nest. If hard stones impede its tunneling, it uses its sharp claws to shatter them and then carries on digging.

Pokemon HeartGold Sandshrew Sprites

Sandshrew front-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGold

Primary

Sandshrew back-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGold

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon HeartGold Sandshrew Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.

Move	Type	Requirement
scratch	—	Lv. 1
defense curl	—	Lv. 3
sand attack	—	Lv. 7
poison sting	—	Lv. 9
rapid spin	—	Lv. 13
swift	—	Lv. 15
fury swipes	—	Lv. 19
rollout	—	Lv. 21
fury cutter	—	Lv. 25
sand tomb	—	Lv. 27
slash	—	Lv. 31
gyro ball	—	Lv. 33
sandstorm	—	Lv. 37

End of Move Database

Pokémon HeartGold Sandshrew Locations

Sandshrew can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Union Cave 1f, Union Cave B1f, and Mt Moon 1f. The most reliable spawn is at Union Cave B1f, where you'll find it at Lv. 8 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.

Union Cave 1f

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 6
20%Frequent

Union Cave B1f

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 8
20%Frequent

Mt Moon 1f

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 8
Radio off
10%Uncommon

Mt Moon 2f

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 8
Radio off
10%Uncommon

Johto Safari Zone Zone Desert

3 encounters

walk
Lv. 15
Morning
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 16
Day
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 17
Morning
10%Uncommon