Sandshrew

Gen 1–9 competitive tools

Learnset

Name	Version	Level	TM / HM	Egg move	Tutor	Other	Details	Open calc with this move
Defense Curl NormalStatus	Black / White	3	—	—	—	—	PP 40 The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.	Open calc with this move
Scratch NormalPhysical	Black / White	1	—	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 35
Sand Attack GroundStatus	Black / White	7	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.	Open calc with this move
Poison Sting PoisonPhysical	Black / White	9	—	—	—	—	Power 15Acc 100PP 35
Rollout RockPhysical	Black / White	21	—	—	—	—	Power 30Acc 90PP 20
Rapid Spin NormalPhysical	Black / White	13	—	✓	—	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 40
Swift NormalSpecial	Black / White	15	—	—	—	—	Power 60PP 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.	Open calc with this move
Fury Cutter BugPhysical	Black / White	25	—	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 95PP 20
Fury Swipes NormalPhysical	Black / White	19	—	—	—	—	Power 18Acc 80PP 15
Sand Tomb GroundPhysical	Black / White	27	—	—	—	—	Power 35Acc 85PP 15
Slash NormalPhysical	Black / White	31	—	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Dig GroundPhysical	Black / White	—	TM28	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 10
Gyro Ball SteelPhysical	Black / White	33	TM74	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 5 The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.	Open calc with this move
Sandstorm RockStatus	Black / White	37	TM37	—	—	—	PP 10 A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.	Open calc with this move
Swords Dance NormalStatus	Black / White	—	TM75	—	—	—	PP 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Earthquake GroundPhysical	Black / White	—	TM26	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 100PP 10
Aerial Ace FlyingPhysical	Black / White	—	TM40	—	—	—	Power 60PP 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.	Open calc with this move
Attract NormalStatus	Black / White	—	TM45	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	Open calc with this move
Brick Break FightingPhysical	Black / White	—	TM31	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Bulldoze GroundPhysical	Black / White	—	TM78	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 20
Cut NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	HM01	—	—	—	Power 50Acc 95PP 30
Double Team NormalStatus	Black / White	—	TM32	—	—	—	PP 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Open calc with this move
Facade NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	TM42	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Fling DarkPhysical	Black / White	—	TM56	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.	Open calc with this move
Frustration NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	TM21	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Hidden Power NormalSpecial	Black / White	—	TM10	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 15
Hone Claws DarkStatus	Black / White	—	TM01	—	—	—	PP 15 The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.	Open calc with this move
Poison Jab PoisonPhysical	Black / White	—	TM84	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 20
Protect NormalStatus	Black / White	—	TM17	—	—	—	PP 10 It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Rest PsychicStatus	Black / White	—	TM44	—	—	—	PP 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.	Open calc with this move
Return NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	TM27	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Rock Slide RockPhysical	Black / White	—	TM80	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 90PP 10
Rock Smash FightingPhysical	Black / White	—	TM94	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 15
Rock Tomb RockPhysical	Black / White	—	TM39	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 95PP 15
Round NormalSpecial	Black / White	—	TM48	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 15
Safeguard NormalStatus	Black / White	—	TM20	—	—	—	PP 25 The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.	Open calc with this move
Shadow Claw GhostPhysical	Black / White	—	TM65	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Strength NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	HM04	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Substitute NormalStatus	Black / White	—	TM90	—	—	—	PP 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	Open calc with this move
Sunny Day FireStatus	Black / White	—	TM11	—	—	—	PP 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Open calc with this move
Swagger NormalStatus	Black / White	—	TM87	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 15 The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Thief DarkPhysical	Black / White	—	TM46	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 25
Toxic PoisonStatus	Black / White	—	TM06	—	—	—	Acc 90PP 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	Open calc with this move
X-Scissor BugPhysical	Black / White	—	TM81	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Chip Away NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Counter FightingPhysical	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.	Open calc with this move
Crush Claw NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 75Acc 95PP 10
Endure NormalStatus	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	PP 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Flail NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.	Open calc with this move
Metal Claw SteelPhysical	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 50Acc 95PP 35
Mud Shot GroundSpecial	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 55Acc 95PP 15
Night Slash DarkPhysical	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Rock Climb NormalPhysical	Black / White	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 90Acc 85PP 20

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