Sandshrew Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and the complete moveset of 63 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor).
Pokémon Sword
GalarSandshrew Pokemon Sword 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 Sword Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Defense Curl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 3 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 6 |
| Rollout | rock | Lv. 9 |
| Fury Cutter | bug | Lv. 12 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Bulldoze | ground | Lv. 18 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 27 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 30 |
| Dig | ground | Lv. 33 |
| Gyro Ball | steel | Lv. 36 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 39 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 42 |
| Earthquake | ground | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database