Sandshrew Moves & Learnset

Moves that Sandshrew learns naturally as it levels up.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Scratch	normal		40	100	35
		Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
ScratchLevel: 1
normal		40	100	35
Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
6	Defense Curl	normal		0	0	40
		Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
Defense CurlLevel: 6
normal		0	0	40
Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
11	Sand Attack	ground		0	100	15
		Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
Sand AttackLevel: 11
ground		0	100	15
Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
17	Poison Sting	poison		15	100	35
		A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
Poison StingLevel: 17
poison		15	100	35
A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
23	Slash	normal		70	100	20
		Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
SlashLevel: 23
normal		70	100	20
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
27	Agility	psychic		0	0	30
		Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
AgilityLevel: 27
psychic		0	0	30
Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
30	Swift	normal		60	0	20
		Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
SwiftLevel: 30
normal		60	0	20
Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
37	Fury Swipes	normal		18	80	15
		Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
Fury SwipesLevel: 37
normal		18	80	15
Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
45	Sand Tomb	ground		35	95	15
		Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.
Sand TombLevel: 45
ground		35	95	15
Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.
53	Sandstorm	rock		0	0	10
		Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
SandstormLevel: 53
rock		0	0	10
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

Moves that Sandshrew can learn through breeding with compatible Pokémon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Flail	normal		1	100	15
	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Flail
normal		1	100	15
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Mud Shot	ground		55	95	15
	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Mud Shot
ground		55	95	15
Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Safeguard	normal		0	0	25
	A mystical force prevents all status problems.
Safeguard
normal		0	0	25
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
Counter	fighting		1	100	20
	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Counter
fighting		1	100	20
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Rapid Spin	normal		50	100	40
	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
Rapid Spin
normal		50	100	40
Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
Rock Slide	rock		75	90	10
	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Rock Slide
rock		75	90	10
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Metal Claw	steel		50	95	35
	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Metal Claw
steel		50	95	35
A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
False Swipe	normal		40	100	40
	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
False Swipe
normal		40	100	40
An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Swords Dance	normal		0	0	20
	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Swords Dance
normal		0	0	20
A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Crush Claw	normal		75	95	10
	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Crush Claw
normal		75	95	10
Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Flail	normal		1	100	15
	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Flail
normal		1	100	15
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Safeguard	normal		0	0	25
	A mystical force prevents all status problems.
Safeguard
normal		0	0	25
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
Counter	fighting		1	100	20
	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Counter
fighting		1	100	20
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Rapid Spin	normal		50	100	40
	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
Rapid Spin
normal		50	100	40
Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
Rock Slide	rock		75	90	10
	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Rock Slide
rock		75	90	10
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Metal Claw	steel		50	95	35
	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Metal Claw
steel		50	95	35
A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Swords Dance	normal		0	0	20
	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Swords Dance
normal		0	0	20
A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Crush Claw	normal		75	95	10
	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Crush Claw
normal		75	95	10
Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.

Moves that Sandshrew can learn via Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs).

TM/HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus Punch	fighting		150	100	20	TM01
	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Focus Punch
fighting		150	100	20	TM01
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Toxic	poison		0	70	10	TM06
	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Toxic
poison		0	70	10	TM06
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden Power	normal		60	100	15	TM10
	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Hidden Power
normal		60	100	15	TM10
The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny Day	fire		0	0	5	TM11
	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day
fire		0	0	5	TM11
Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Protect	normal		0	0	10	TM17
	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Protect
normal		0	0	10	TM17
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Frustration	normal		1	100	20	TM21
	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Frustration
normal		1	100	20	TM21
An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Iron Tail	steel		100	75	15	TM23
	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Iron Tail
steel		100	75	15	TM23
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Earthquake	ground		100	100	10	TM26
	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
Earthquake
ground		100	100	10	TM26
A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
Return	normal		1	100	20	TM27
	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Return
normal		1	100	20	TM27
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Dig	ground		80	100	10	TM28
	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Dig
ground		80	100	10	TM28
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Brick Break	fighting		75	100	15	TM31
	Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Brick Break
fighting		75	100	15	TM31
Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Double Team	normal		0	0	15	TM32
	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Double Team
normal		0	0	15	TM32
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Sandstorm	rock		0	0	10	TM37
	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Sandstorm
rock		0	0	10	TM37
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Rock Tomb	rock		60	95	15	TM39
	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Rock Tomb
rock		60	95	15	TM39
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Aerial Ace	flying		60	0	20	TM40
	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Aerial Ace
flying		60	0	20	TM40
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Facade	normal		70	100	20	TM42
	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Facade
normal		70	100	20	TM42
Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	normal		70	100	20	TM43
	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Secret Power
normal		70	100	20	TM43
An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rest	psychic		0	0	5	TM44
	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Rest
psychic		0	0	5	TM44
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Attract	normal		0	100	15	TM45
	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Attract
normal		0	100	15	TM45
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Thief	dark		50	100	25	TM46
	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thief
dark		50	100	25	TM46
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Cut	grass		50	95	30	HM01
	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Cut
grass		50	95	30	HM01
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Strength	normal		80	100	15	HM04
	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Strength
normal		80	100	15	HM04
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock Smash	fighting		40	100	15	HM06
	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock Smash
fighting		40	100	15	HM06
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.