Sandshrew Pokémon Emerald: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Emerald. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 58 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Emerald
HoennSandshrew Pokemon Emerald 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 Emerald Sandshrew Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Emerald Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Emerald.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Defense Curl | normal | Lv. 6 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 11 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 17 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 23 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 30 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Sand Tomb | ground | Lv. 45 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 53 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Emerald Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Emerald, including Hoenn Route 111 Area and Mirage Tower Area. The most reliable spawn is at Mirage Tower Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 21 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Hoenn Route 111 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 2020%Frequent
- walkLv. 2110%Uncommon
- walkLv. 195%Rare
Mirage Tower Area
6 encounters- walkLv. 2120%Frequent
- walkLv. 2010%Uncommon
- walkLv. 2010%Uncommon
- walkLv. 225%Rare
- walkLv. 234%Very Rare
- walkLv. 241%Very Rare