Sandshrew

Gen 1–9 competitive tools

Pokédex / HeartGold / SoulSilver / Sandshrew

Learnset

Name	Version	Level	TM / HM	Egg move	Tutor	Other	Details	Open calc with this move
Scratch NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 35 Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.	Open calc with this move
Defense Curl NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	3	—	—	—	—	PP 40 The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.	Open calc with this move
Sand Attack GroundStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	7	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.	Open calc with this move
Poison Sting PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	9	—	—	—	—	Power 15Acc 100PP 35
Rapid Spin NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	13	—	✓	—	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 40
Swift NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	15	—	—	✓	—	Power 60PP 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.	Open calc with this move
Fury Swipes NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	19	—	—	—	—	Power 18Acc 80PP 15
Rollout RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	21	—	—	✓	—	Power 30Acc 90PP 20
Fury Cutter BugPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	25	—	—	✓	—	Power 40Acc 95PP 20
Sand Tomb GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	27	—	—	—	—	Power 35Acc 85PP 15
Slash NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	31	—	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Gyro Ball SteelPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	33	TM74	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 5 The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.	Open calc with this move
Sandstorm RockStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	37	TM37	—	—	—	PP 10 A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.	Open calc with this move
Aerial Ace FlyingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM40	—	—	—	Power 60PP 20 The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.	Open calc with this move
Attract NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM45	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	Open calc with this move
Brick Break FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM31	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Captivate NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM78	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.	Open calc with this move
Cut NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM01	—	—	—	Power 50Acc 95PP 30
Dig GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM28	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 10
Double Team NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM32	—	—	—	PP 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Open calc with this move
Earthquake GroundPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM26	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 100PP 10
Endure NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM58	—	—	—	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
Facade NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM42	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Fling DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM56	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.	Open calc with this move
Focus Punch FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM01	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 100PP 20
Frustration NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	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	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM10	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 15
Iron Tail SteelPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM23	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 75PP 15
Natural Gift NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM83	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.	Open calc with this move
Poison Jab PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM84	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 20
Protect NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	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	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	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	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	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 Climb NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM08	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 85PP 20
Rock Slide RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM80	✓	—	—	Power 75Acc 90PP 10
Rock Smash FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM06	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 15
Rock Tomb RockPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM39	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 95PP 15
Secret Power NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM43	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Shadow Claw GhostPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM65	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Sleep Talk NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM82	—	—	—	PP 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	Open calc with this move
Stealth Rock RockStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM76	—	—	—	PP 20 The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.	Open calc with this move
Strength NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM04	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Substitute NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	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	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM11	—	—	—	PP 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Open calc with this move
Swagger NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM87	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 15 The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Swords Dance NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM75	✓	—	—	PP 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Thief DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM46	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 25
Toxic PoisonStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	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	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM81	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Counter FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	✓	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.	Open calc with this move
Crush Claw NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 75Acc 95PP 10
Flail NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	✓	—	—	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	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 50Acc 95PP 35
Mud Shot GroundSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 55Acc 95PP 15
Night Slash DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	✓	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Safeguard NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	✓	—	—	PP 25 The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.	Open calc with this move
Earth Power GroundSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Headbutt NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Knock Off DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 65Acc 100PP 20
Mud-Slap GroundSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 20Acc 100PP 10
Snore NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 15
Super Fang NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Acc 90PP 10 The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target’s HP to half.	Open calc with this move

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