Sandshrew Pokémon Scarlet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Scarlet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 73 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Scarlet
PaldeaSandshrew Pokemon Scarlet 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 Scarlet Sandshrew Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Scarlet Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Scarlet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Defense Curl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 3 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 6 |
| Rollout | rock | Lv. 9 |
| Fury Cutter | bug | Lv. 12 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Bulldoze | ground | Lv. 18 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 27 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 30 |
| Dig | ground | Lv. 33 |
| Gyro Ball | steel | Lv. 36 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 39 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 42 |
| Earthquake | ground | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Scarlet Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Scarlet, including Revelers Road and Paradise Barrens. The most reliable spawn is at Revelers Road, where you'll find it between Lv. 13 and 18 by land with a spawn weight of 500.
Paradise Barrens
Teal Mask2 encounters- landLv. 19-22Desert250Weight
- landLv. 19-22Rocky Area200Weight
Revelers Road
Teal Mask2 encounters- landLv. 13-18 → Lv. 57-62 (post-story)Crater · Rocky Area500Weight
- landLv. 14-17 → Lv. 58-61 (post-story)Crater · Cave400Weight