Sandshrew Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 67 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohSandshrew Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Sandshrew Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| 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 Platinum Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Wayward Cave 1f and Wayward Cave B1f. The most reliable spawn is at Wayward Cave B1f, where you'll find it at Lv. 18 by walking through tall grass with a 4% encounter rate (slot2 leafgreen).
Wayward Cave 1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 17Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 18Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
Wayward Cave B1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 20Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 18Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare