Sandshrew Pokémon Y: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Y. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Y
KalosSandshrew Pokemon Y 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 Y Sandshrew Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Y Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Y.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| No level up moves. | ||
Pokémon Y Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can only be caught in Pokémon Y at Friend Safari Ground, where it appears at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 33% encounter rate (friend safari slot 1).
Friend Safari Ground
1 encounter- walkLv. 30Friend safari slot 133%Frequent