Sandshrew Xd: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Xd. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 38 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Xd
HoennSandshrew Xd 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.
Xd Sandshrew Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReverseXd Sandshrew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Xd.
| 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
Xd Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can only be caught in Xd at Pokespot Rock, where it appears between Lv. 10 and 23 by pokespot with a 50% encounter rate.
Pokespot Rock
1 encounter- pokespotLv. 10-2350%Common