Sandshrew Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 26 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!
KantoSandshrew Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! 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 Let's Go, Pikachu! Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Defense Curl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 4 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 8 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 12 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Dig | ground | Lv. 20 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 32 |
| Earthquake | ground | Lv. 36 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!, including Kanto Route 3 Area and Kanto Route 4 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 4 Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 7 and 12 by overworld with a 100% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 3 Area
1 encounter- overworldLv. 3-8100%Common
Kanto Route 4 Area
1 encounter- overworldLv. 7-12100%Common