Sandshrew Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 60 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Pearl
SinnohSandshrew Pokemon Pearl 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 Pearl Sandshrew Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Pearl Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Defense Curl | normal | Lv. 3 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 7 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 9 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Rollout | rock | Lv. 21 |
| Fury Cutter | bug | Lv. 25 |
| Sand Tomb | ground | Lv. 27 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Gyro Ball | steel | Lv. 33 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 37 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Pearl Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Pearl, including Wayward Cave 1f and Wayward Cave B1f. The most reliable spawn is at Wayward Cave B1f, where you'll find it at Lv. 17 by walking through tall grass with a 4% encounter rate (slot2 leafgreen).
Wayward Cave 1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 16Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 16Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
Wayward Cave B1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 16Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 17Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare