Sandshrew Pokémon Pokedex | PokeRogue Dex & Wiki (2024)

Swords Dance

Normal

--20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.Cut

Normal

509530The target is cut with a scythe or claw.Body Slam

Normal

8510015The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.Take Down

Normal

908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.Double-Edge

Normal

12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.Low Kick

Fighting

-10020A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.Counter

Fighting

-10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.Strength

Normal

8010015The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.Earthquake

Ground

10010010The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.Dig

Ground

8010010The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.Toxic

Poison

-9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.Agility

Psychic

--30The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.Double Team

Normal

--15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.Swift

Normal

60-20Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.Amnesia

Psychic

--20The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp Def stat.Leech Life

Bug

8010010The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.Rest

Psychic

--5The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.Rock Slide

Rock

759010Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.Super Fang

Normal

-9010The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.Substitute (N)

Normal

--10The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.Thief

Dark

6010025The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.Snore

Normal

5010015This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.Curse

Ghost

--10A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.Protect

Normal

--10This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.Mud-Slap

Ground

2010010The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.Spikes

Ground

--20The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.Sandstorm

Rock

--10A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp Def stat of Rock types.Endure

Normal

--10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.False Swipe

Normal

4010040A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.Swagger

Normal

-8515The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.Attract

Normal

-10015If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.Sleep Talk

Normal

--10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.Return

Normal

-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.Frustration

Normal

-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.Safeguard (N)

Normal

--25The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.Iron Tail

Steel

1007515The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.Metal Claw

Steel

509535The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.Hidden Power

Normal

6010015A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.Sunny Day

Fire

--5The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.Rock Smash

Fighting

4010015The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.Facade

Normal

7010020This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.Focus Punch

Fighting

15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.Brick Break

Fighting

7510015The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.Knock Off

Dark

6510020The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.Endeavor

Normal

-1005This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.Rock Tomb

Rock

609515Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.Sand Tomb

Ground

358515The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.Aerial Ace

Flying

60-20The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.Mud Shot

Ground

559515The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.Covet

Normal

6010025The user endearingly approaches the target, then has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item.Gyro Ball

Steel

-1005The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.Fling (N)

Dark

-10010The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.Poison Jab

Poison

8010020The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.X-Scissor

Bug

8010015The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.Earth Power

Ground

9010010The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.Shadow Claw

Ghost

7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.Rock Climb

Normal

908520The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.Stone Edge

Rock

100805The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.Stealth Rock

Rock

--20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.Hone Claws

Dark

--15The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.Smack Down

Rock

5010015The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.Round (P)

Normal

6010015The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.Bulldoze

Ground

6010020The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.Work Up

Normal

--30The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp Atk stats increase.Confide

Normal

--20The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.High Horsepower

Ground

959510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.Throat Chop (P)

Dark

8010015The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.Stomping Tantrum

Ground

7510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.Steel Roller

Steel

1301005The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn't turned into a terrain.Scorching Sands

Ground

7010010The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.Tera Blast (N)

Normal

8010010If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.