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'''Sandshrew''' (Japanese: '''サンド''' ''Sando'') is a {{type|Ground}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. Sandshrew often live in arid environments.
  
'''Sandshrew''' (Japanese: '''サンド''' ''Sando'') is a {{type|Ground}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. Sandshrew often live in arid environments.
   
 
[[File:Sandshrew.gif|thumb]]
  
[[File:Sandshrew.gif|thumb]]
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== Appearance ==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
 
Sandshrew has a white belly and a yellow back. Its back resembles cracked desert ground. It has a short tail, four short legs, and a small head. Sandshrew resembles an armadillo, and can curl into a very tight ball: about the size of a basketball.
  
Sandshrew has a white belly and a yellow back. Its back resembles cracked desert ground. It has a short tail, four short legs, and a small head. Sandshrew resembles an armadillo, and can curl into a very tight ball: about the size of a basketball.
   
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==Special Abilities==
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===Special abilities===
 
All Sandshrew have the ability [[Sand Veil]]; which raises evasion while there is a [[Sandstorm]]. Sandshrew, when in danger, can curl into a ball to defend itself.
  
All Sandshrew have the ability [[Sand Veil]]; which raises evasion while there is a [[Sandstorm]]. Sandshrew, when in danger, can curl into a ball to defend itself.
   
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== In the anime==
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==Evolution==
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Sandshrew evolves into [[Sandslash]] once it reaches level 22.
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[[File:Mira-sandshrew.jpg|thumb]]
  
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{{main|A.J.'s Sandshrew}}
  
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Sandshrew made its first major appearance in the episode ''[[The Path to the Pokémon League]]'' under the ownership of a trainer named [[A.J.]] A.J. used brutal methods of training his Pokémon, such as the use of a whip, and was a very strict trainer.
  
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== Evolution ==
  
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'''Sandshrew''' evolves into [[Sandslash]] once it reaches level 22.
  
   
 
== Game info ==
  
== Game info ==
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|redblue=Routes [[Kanto Route 4|4]], [[Kanto Route 11|11]], [[Kanto Route 23|23]]<small>(<span class="male">Blue</span> only)</small>
  
|redblue=Routes [[Kanto Route 4|4]], [[Kanto Route 11|11]], [[Kanto Route 23|23]]<small>(<span class="male">Blue</span> only)</small>
 
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|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Union Cave]], [[Mt. Moon]]<small>(<span style="color:#CCAA00;">HeartGold</span>)</small><br />[[Trade]], [[Safari Zone]]<small>(<span style="color:#DFDFDF;">SoulSilver]]</span>)</small>
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=== Pokédex entries ===
  
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|redblue=Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
  
|redblue=Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
 
|yellow=Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
  
|yellow=Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
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|black 2 = It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
  
|black 2 = It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
 
|white 2 = It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
  
|white 2 = It digs deep burrows to live in. When in danger, it rolls up its body to withstand attacks.
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{{Main|Sandshrew/Learnset Generation II}}
  
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{{main|A.J.'s Sandshrew}}
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Sandshrew made its first major appearance in the episode ''[[The Path to the Pokémon League]]'' under the ownership of a trainer named [[A.J.]] A.J. used brutal methods of training his Pokémon, such as the use of a whip, and was a very strict trainer.
   
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==== Generation IV ====
  
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{{Main|Sandshrew/Learnset Generation IV}}
  
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== Origins ==
  
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Sandshrew appears to be based on a [[:wikipedia:mouse|mouse]] whilst its name comes from "'''Sand'''" and "'''Shrew'''" which is a reference to their habitat and appearance.
  
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== Trivia ==
  
 
*Sandshrew is the first {{Type|Ground}}-type Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
  
*Sandshrew is the first {{Type|Ground}}-type Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
 
*Despite what its Stadium Pokédex entry implies, it cannot learn the move Bounce.
  
*Despite what its Stadium Pokédex entry implies, it cannot learn the move Bounce.
   
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Sandshrew appears to be based on a [[:wikipedia:mouse|mouse]] whilst its name comes from "'''Sand'''" and "'''Shrew'''" which is a reference to their habitat and appearance.
   
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Revision as of 22:09, 26 March 2014

Sandshrew (Japanese: サンド Sando) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Sandshrew often live in arid environments.

File:Sandshrew.gif

Biology

Physiology

Sandshrew has a white belly and a yellow back. Its back resembles cracked desert ground. It has a short tail, four short legs, and a small head. Sandshrew resembles an armadillo, and can curl into a very tight ball: about the size of a basketball.

Special abilities

All Sandshrew have the ability Sand Veil; which raises evasion while there is a Sandstorm. Sandshrew, when in danger, can curl into a ball to defend itself.

Evolution

Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash once it reaches level 22.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Routes 4, 11, 23(Blue only) Common
Yellow Routes 3 and 4, Mt. Moon Uncommon
Gold and Silver Routes 4 and 32, Union Cave, Mt. Moon(Gold)
Goldenrod Game Corner for 700 Coins(Silver) 		Uncommon(Gold)
Unlimited(Silver)
Crystal Routes 3, 4, Union Cave, Mt. Moon Uncommon
Ruby and Sapphire Routes 111 and 113 Uncommon
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade(FireRed)
Routes 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 23(LeafGreen) 		Unlimited(FireRed)
Uncommon(LeafGreen)
Emerald Routes 111 and 113, Mirage Tower Common
Diamond and Pearl Wayward Cave Dongle (LeafGreen)
Platinum Wayward Cave Dongle (LeafGreen)
HeartGold and SoulSilver Union Cave, Mt. Moon(HeartGold)
Trade, Safari Zone(SoulSilver]]) 		Uncommon(HeartGold)
Unlimited(SoulSilver]])
Black and White Breed Sandslash None
X and Y Breed Sandslash None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Snap Valley
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 2, Huge Storage 3, Endless Level 9, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Magma Cavern (1F-6F), Buried Relic (36F-59F), Desert Region (1F-6F), Joyous Tower (68F-73F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Northern Desert (1F-15F), Shimmer Desert (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Rumble Gravel Cave


Pokédex entries

Template:Pokédexentries

Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Sandshrew/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Sandshrew/Learnset Generation II

Appearances

Anime

File:Mira-sandshrew.jpg
Main article: A.J.'s Sandshrew

Sandshrew made its first major appearance in the episode The Path to the Pokémon League under the ownership of a trainer named A.J. A.J. used brutal methods of training his Pokémon, such as the use of a whip, and was a very strict trainer.

Trivia

  • Sandshrew is the first Ground-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
  • Despite what its Stadium Pokédex entry implies, it cannot learn the move Bounce.

Etymology

Sandshrew appears to be based on a mouse whilst its name comes from "Sand" and "Shrew" which is a reference to their habitat and appearance.

See also

Template:GenInav

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