Sandshrew Pokémon Black 2: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Black 2. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 68 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Black 2

Unova

Sandshrew Pokemon Black 2 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.

Pokémon Black 2 Sandshrew Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Black 2.

Move	Type	Requirement
Scratch	normal	Lv. 1
Defense Curl	normal	Lv. 1
Sand Attack	ground	Lv. 3
Poison Sting	poison	Lv. 5
Rollout	rock	Lv. 7
Rapid Spin	normal	Lv. 9
Swift	normal	Lv. 11
Fury Cutter	bug	Lv. 14
Magnitude	ground	Lv. 17
Fury Swipes	normal	Lv. 20
Sand Tomb	ground	Lv. 23
Slash	normal	Lv. 26
Dig	ground	Lv. 30
Gyro Ball	steel	Lv. 34
Swords Dance	normal	Lv. 38
Sandstorm	rock	Lv. 42
Earthquake	ground	Lv. 46

End of Move Database

Pokémon Black 2 Sandshrew Locations

Sandshrew can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Black 2, including Desert Resort Area and Relic Castle A. The most reliable spawn is at Relic Castle A, where you'll find it at Lv. 20 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate.

Desert Resort Entrance

3 encounters

walk
Lv. 19
5%Rare
walk
Lv. 20
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 20
1%Very Rare

Desert Resort Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 19
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 20
5%Rare

Relic Castle A

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 19
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 20
10%Uncommon