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No. 10101 · Generation VII · Alola

Alolan Sandshrew

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TL;DR. Alolan Sandshrew is a ice/steel-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 300. Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.

Ice Steel

Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.

Height0.7 m

Weight40.0 kg

AbilitiesSnow Cloak

HiddenSlush Rush

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 75

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 10

Sp. Defense 35

Speed 40

Total300

300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 104th among Ice-types.

90 base Defense, Alolan Sandshrew's strongest stat, ranking 58th of 113 Ice-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Alolan Sandshrew reaches 1,293 CP at level 40 and 1,479 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack125

GO Defense129

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)1,293

Max CP (L50)1,462

Best buddy (L51)1,479

Raid catch CP 688–739 (L20). Weather boosted 860–924 (L25).

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Competitive

Alolan Sandshrew in competitive play.

Alolan Sandshrew is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #282 in the Great League.

Sweeper · Sandshrew-Alola

Triple Axel / Earthquake / Rapid Spin / Swords Dance

ItemEviolite
AbilitySlush Rush
NatureJolly
EVs36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 Spe
TeraFairy

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #282 82.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Alolan Sandshrew.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Alolan Sandshrew, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Alolan Sandshrew?

Alolan Sandshrew is a Ice/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Alolan Sandshrew weak to?

Alolan Sandshrew takes 4× damage from Fire, Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ground.

What is Alolan Sandshrew resistant to?

Alolan Sandshrew is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice.

Does Alolan Sandshrew evolve?

Alolan Sandshrew does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Alolan Sandshrew from?

Alolan Sandshrew was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #10101.

What are Alolan Sandshrew's base stats?

Alolan Sandshrew has HP 50, Attack 75, Defense 90, Special Attack 10, Special Defense 35, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 300.

What are Alolan Sandshrew's abilities?

Alolan Sandshrew can have the ability Snow Cloak, plus the Hidden Ability Slush Rush.

Is Alolan Sandshrew legendary or mythical?

No. Alolan Sandshrew is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Alolan Sandshrew's best stat?

Alolan Sandshrew's highest base stat is Defense at 90, which ranks 58th of 113 Ice-type Pokémon.

Is Alolan Sandshrew good?

Alolan Sandshrew has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 104th among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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