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.
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Sandshrew first appeared on December 6, 2018, during Sandshrew Festival in Tottori.
- Japan
- worldwide
- Sandslash by encounter; Shadow
Shiny Alolan Sandshrew first appeared on June 28, 2019, during Pokémon GO 3rd Anniversary.
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Alolan Sandslash by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 5 to Aug 12, 2026, 1-star (Alolan Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 to Aug 12, 2026 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 24 to Dec 29, 2025 | 1-starAlolan Form | Winter Holiday Part 2 |
| Sep 30 to Oct 14, 2025 | 1-starAlolan Form | Steel Skyline |
| Jun 30 to Jul 14, 2025 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Aug 21 to Sep 3, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Jan 17 to Jan 25, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
Alolan Sandshrew in competitive play.
Alolan Sandshrew is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #405 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Alolan Sandshrew as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Alolan Sandshrew is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Alolan Sandshrew vs. the average Ice-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 113 Ice-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Alolan Sandshrew | Ice avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 75 | -25 |
| Attack | 75 | 87 | -12 |
| Defense | 90 | 94 | -4 |
| Special Attack | 10 | 73 | -63 |
| Special Defense | 35 | 77 | -42 |
| Speed | 40 | 62 | -22 |
| Total | 300 | 468 | -168 |
Sandshrew appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Sandshrew is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Alolan Sandshrew.
Every main-series game Alolan Sandshrew is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableTradeNot in the game
- ScarletTrade
- TradeUnion Circle (The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
- TradeTera Raid Battle Search (3★) (The Indigo Disk)
- VioletObtainable
- WildChargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- GiftReward for finding at least 30 Alolan Diglett (The Isle of Armor; cannot be Shiny)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- SunTrade
- TransferPokémon Bank
- MoonObtainable
- WildMount Lanakila, Tapu Village
- Ultra SunTrade
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMount Lanakila, Tapu Village
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Kantonian Sandshrew in Celadon City
- Let's Go, Eevee!Trade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Sword; Shield; and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Sandshrew appears in 26 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through HZ054 (2024-06-14).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Alolan Sandshrew has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Alolan Sandshrew sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Alolan Sandshrew in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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