Sandshrew Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Sandshrew in Pokémon Yellow. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 27 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Yellow
KantoSandshrew Pokemon Yellow 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 Yellow Sandshrew Sprites
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Complete registry of moves learned by Sandshrew via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 10 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 24 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Fury Swipes | normal | Lv. 38 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Yellow Sandshrew Locations
Sandshrew can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Yellow, including Kanto Route 3 Area and Kanto Route 4 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 4 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 8 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate.
Mt Moon 1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 124%Very Rare
Kanto Route 3 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 810%Uncommon
- walkLv. 105%Rare
Kanto Route 4 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 810%Uncommon
- walkLv. 105%Rare