Learn all there is to know about Sandshrew in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee! Guide includes Pokemon's location, compatible moves, types and base stats.
Table of Contents
Sandshrew - Overview & Master Trainer

Pokemon Type
Sandshrew - Base Stats
| HP | ![]() ![]() |
|---|---|
| Attack | ![]() ![]() |
| Defense | ![]() ![]() |
| Sp.Atk | ![]() ![]() |
| Sp.Def | ![]() ![]() |
| Speed | ![]() ![]() |
| Total | 300 |
Master Trainer Location for Sandshrew

Route 11 (south of Diglett's Cave entrance)
Master Trainers - Info, Battle, and LocationType Strength / Weakness Chart
Sandshrew - Type Chart
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×4 | None |
| ×2 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.5 | ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.25 | None |
| No Effect | ![]() |
Type Strength / Weakness Reference
How to Catch Sandshrew
Where to Find Sandshrew in Let's Go Pikachu
- Route 3
- Route 4
Where to Find Sandshrew in Let's Go Eevee
- None
Sandshrew - Evolution Chart
| Name | How to Evolution |
|---|---|
Sandshrew | None |
Sandslash | Lv.22: Evolve from Sandshrew |
Catch Candy
- Tough Candy (Defense +1)
Pokedex Entry
Pokedex Information & Description
| No | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 027 | 12.0kg | 0.6m |
Sandshrew's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies.
Sandshrew - Move Sets
Moves Learnt by Levelling Up
| Move Level | Type Category | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch Learnt at Lv.1 | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Defense Curl Learnt at Lv.1 | ![]() | - | - | 40 |
| Poison Sting Learnt at Lv.4 | ![]() | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| Sand Attack Learnt at Lv.8 | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Swift Learnt at Lv.12 | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| Fury Swipes Learnt at Lv.16 | ![]() | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| Dig Learnt at Lv.20 | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| Protect Learnt at Lv.24 | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Swords Dance Learnt at Lv.28 | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Slash Learnt at Lv.32 | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Earthquake Learnt at Lv.36 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 10 |
Moves Learnt by Using TMs
| Move Level | Type Category | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt Learnt at TM01 | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| Rest Learnt at TM05 | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Protect Learnt at TM07 | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Substitute Learnt at TM08 | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Dig Learnt at TM10 | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| Facade Learnt at TM12 | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Brick Break Learnt at TM13 | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Seismic Toss Learnt at TM15 | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Iron Tail Learnt at TM19 | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| Rock Slide Learnt at TM22 | ![]() | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| X-Scissor Learnt at TM24 | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Poison Jab Learnt at TM26 | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| Toxic Learnt at TM27 | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| Earthquake Learnt at TM41 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| Stealth Rock Learnt at TM56 | ![]() | - | - | 20 |

