Sandshrew Pokémon Sapphire: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Sapphire. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 40 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sapphire
HoennSandshrew Pokemon Sapphire 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 Sapphire Sandshrew Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Sapphire Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Sapphire.
| 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 Sapphire Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Sapphire, including Hoenn Route 111 Area and Hoenn Route 113 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Hoenn Route 111 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 20 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
Hoenn Route 113 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 1510%Uncommon
- walkLv. 1410%Uncommon
- walkLv. 165%Rare