Sandshrew Pokémon Blue: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Blue. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 27 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Blue
KantoSandshrew Pokemon Blue 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 Blue Sandshrew Sprites
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Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Blue.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 10 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 24 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 38 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Blue Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Blue, including Kanto Route 11 Area, Kanto Route 23 Area, and Kanto Route 8 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 23 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 26 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 4 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 610%Uncommon
- walkLv. 1010%Uncommon
- walkLv. 84%Very Rare
- walkLv. 121%Very Rare
Kanto Route 8 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 1715%Uncommon
- walkLv. 195%Rare
Kanto Route 9 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 1110%Uncommon
- walkLv. 1510%Uncommon
- walkLv. 134%Very Rare
- walkLv. 171%Very Rare
Kanto Route 10 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 1110%Uncommon
- walkLv. 1510%Uncommon
- walkLv. 134%Very Rare
- walkLv. 171%Very Rare
Kanto Route 11 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 1420%Frequent
- walkLv. 1215%Uncommon
- walkLv. 155%Rare
Kanto Route 23 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 2620%Frequent