Hook: Unleash Your Inner Sandshrew Pokémon GO

Part 1. Sandshrew Unraveled: The Essentials

Sandshrew Pokémon GO is a pure Ground-type Pokémon from Gen I, known as the Mouse Pokémon. It has solid physical stats, with good Defense and Attack, but low Special Defense and Speed. The Sand Veil and the hidden Sand Rush ability enable the Pokémon to do better in sandstorms. At level 22, Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash, which is mainly located in a desert, where it uses the form of a ball to protect itself.

It is weak to Water types, Grass, and Ice, but resists Poison and Rock, and is immune to Electric moves. The Sandshrew’s strength is such moves as Earthquake, Rock Slide, and Swords Dance. It also operates as a good physical tank during the early game, but it performs poorly against special attackers.

Part 2. Where to Find Sandshrew Pokémon GO?

You can find Sandshrew like Kanto Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon GO through numerous means, like in certain areas or via specific events. Here’s a detailed outlook on where to search for it:

2.1. Kanto Sandshrew

Kanto Sandshrew is a Ground-type Pokémon from the original Kanto region (Gen I). It looks like a small, yellow-brown armadillo or mouse with a tough, dry hide. Known for its high Defense and solid Attack, it’s weak in Special Defense and Speed.

Kanto Sandshrew is a rare wild spawn, found in dry, desert-like areas such as Phoenix, Dubai, or Alice Springs, especially during sunny weather, which boosts its spawns. During the Pokémon GO Road Trip 2025 (July–August in Europe), it appears more often near the GO Truck. It may also show up in local parks with Ground-type nests. You can face it through research tasks like “Catch 3 Sandshrew” or “Power Up Pokémon 10 times,” and in Tier 1 raids (CP 4,012).

2.2. Alolan Sandshrew

Alolan Sandshrew is an Ice/Steel-type regional variant from Alola (Gen VII), adapted to cold mountain environments. It has a blue-white, steel-like shell and can’t curl into a ball like its Kanto form. With strong Defense and very low Special Attack, it’s built for physical play. Though weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground, it resists Ice, Dragon, and Fairy.

Alolan Sandshrew is very rare in the wild outside of events, but appears more often during snowy weather and special occasions like December Holiday events. It’s currently spawning near the GO Truck during the Pokémon GO Road Trip 2025. This Pokémon has also been available in 7km eggs during events like “Alola to Alola” and appears in Tier 1 raids with a CP of 4,115.

Part 3. Can Sandshrew Be Shiny & How Rare Is It?

Yes, both Kanto and Alolan can be Shiny Sandshrew in Pokémon GO:

• Shiny Kanto Sandshrew: It features a pale green skin with a cream belly. Shiny Kanto popped up during the Tottori Festival in December 2018.
• Shiny Alolan Sandshrew: This version features a deep frosty blue body, while its belly is a darker shade of blue. It was dropped in June 2019, along with the 3rd Anniversary of the game.

So, how rare is Sandshrew in Pokémon GO? The standard shiny rate is about 1 in 512, though it can vary. Some sources relay that Sandshrew has a rate of 1 in 405 to 1 in 542, whereas rare Pokémon can even have a rate of 1 in 64. However, these are sample numbers, which may not be precise.

During events like Community Days, shiny chances can jump to around 1 in 25. For better odds, hunt Kanto Sandshrew during sunny weather and Alolan Sandshrew through raids or egg hatches, especially during events.

Part 4. One-Click Teleport to Catch Sandshrew Without Moving

If you want to know how to find Sandshrew in Pokémon GO without moving, then use a location spoofer. UltFone Location Changer can change your location to a place where you’ll find more Sandshrew spawns in one click. It can simulate walking, so you don’t have to leave your home at all. The tool allows you to teleport to any place you want and auto-catch Sandshrew, even find the Shiny ones. Here’s more info about UltFone’s functions:

• Pick the location on the map where you can find Sandshrew spawns in abundance, and UltFone will take you there.
• Can auto-catch Sandshrew Pokémon and spin PokéStops automatically with zero manual intervention.
• Scans the surrounding Dynamax Pokémon Group Battles and Gyms that are within 5 5-kilometer radius, and no region is restricted.
• Select the directions to incubate eggs or to go to Pokémon GO events without moving.
• Able to alter the location of geo-blocked apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.

Here’s how to get Ice Sandshrew Pokémon GO Alolan or Kanto Sandshrew with UltFone Location Changer:

• Step 1Open UltFone on your computer. Tap “Enter.” Then, connect your iPhone/Android to the same computer. Hit “Enter” again.

• Step 2Enter your desired area for finding Sandshrew, e.g, desert areas like Phoenix, Dubai, or Alice Springs for Kanto, or an area near the GO Truck during the Pokémon GO Road Trip 2025 to catch Alolan. Next, tap “Start to Modify” to spoof your current location to your desired one.

• Step 3UltFone will spoof your location. Next, you can adjust routes to simulate movement between different regions, or teleport between different spots to catch Sandshrew.

Part 5. Evolve Sandshrew: Candy Crush Time

If you want to perform Sandshrew evolution, here’s an overview of how much candy you need and the best ways to earn it:

5.1. Evolution Basics

You require 50 Sandshrew Candy to evolve Kanto Sandshrew into Sandslash. In the case of Alolan Sandshrew, you will also require 50 Candy, but in addition, you require an Ice Stone to evolve it into Alolan Sandslash.

5.2. How to Farm Sandshrew Candy?

The quickest method of obtaining Sandshrew Candy is to simply catch Sandshrew. For instance, you can catch one Sandshrew with 3 candies, or 6 with a Pinap Berry, especially during events such as Community Days or Spotlight Hours. Transferring extra Sandshrew gives 1 candy each, sometimes doubled during special events.

Walking Sandshrew as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3 km. Mega Evolve Steelix to boost candy from Kanto Sandshrew, or Abomasnow for Alolan Sandshrew. Alolan Sandshrew has also hatched from 7km eggs in the past, and certain research tasks like “Catch 3 Sandshrew” give bonus candy.

5.3. Candy Optimization Tips

To get the most Sandshrew Candy, always use Pinap Berries when catching. Save your transfers for events that offer double candy. Also, use Mega Evolutions before catching or hatching to earn an extra candy per catch.

Part 6. Battle Strategies of Sandshrew

Sandshrew can be used in a few different ways depending on the battle. Here’s how you can deploy it i PvP battles, Raid & Gyms, and Type Tactics:

1.Great League (PvP)

• Optimal IVs (Great League): Aim for low Attack (0–5) and high Defense/Stamina (15) to stay under the 1,500 CP cap with better bulk.
• Max CP: 1,426 at Level 50. Ideal for PvP is around 1,500 CP.
• Best Movesets:

○ Fast Moves:

■ Mud Shot: Best energy gain (2.0 DPT, 4.0 EPT).

■ Sand Attack: Similar stats, decent alternative.

• Charged Moves:

○ Rock Tomb: 80 damage, lowers enemy Attack.

○ Rock Slide: 65 damage, faster and more efficient.

○ Dig: Strong Ground move, but slower to charge.

• Battle Role:

○ Lead/Closer: Mud Shot + Rock Slide puts pressure on shields.

○ Switch Option: Rock Tomb can weaken enemy attacks.

• Weaknesses: Weak to Water, Grass, and Ice types (e.g., Azumarill, Venusaur).

2. Raids & Gyms

• Not good for Raids/Gyms: Low stats (Max CP 1,426) and weak moves make it a poor choice.
• As a Raid Boss (Tier 1, CP 4,012): Weak to Water, Grass, and Ice.

○ Best counters include:

■ Primal Kyogre (Waterfall + Surf).

■ Mega Sceptile (Bullet Seed + Leaf Blade).

■ Shadow Mamoswine (Powder Snow + Avalanche).

• Gym Defense: Not recommended because of the low defense (120), which makes it easy to beat.

3.Type Tactics

• Offensive Strengths:

○ Ground moves are strong vs. Fire, Electric, Poison, and Rock types.

○ Dig gets a 20% damage boost (same type bonus).

• Defensive Strengths:

○ Resists Electric (immune), Poison, and Rock attacks.

○ Weak to Water, Grass, and Ice moves.

• Alolan Sandshrew (Ice/Steel):

○ Weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground.

○ Resists Ice, Dragon, and Fairy.

○ Best PvP moves: Metal Claw + Blizzard.

○ Weak against strong Fighters like Machamp and Blaziken.