Sandshrew

Sandshrew (Japanese: サンド Sando) is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Physiology
Sandshrew has a white belly and a yellow back. Its back resembles cracked desert ground. It has a short tail, four short legs, and a small head. Sandshrew resembles an armadillo, and can curl into a very tight ball: about the size of a basketball.

Special abilities
All Sandshrew have the ability Sand Veil; which raises evasion while there is a Sandstorm. Sandshrew, when in danger, can curl into a ball to defend itself.

Evolution
Sandshrew evolves into Sandslash once it reaches level 22.

Leveling
Generation VI=

Anime


Sandshrew made its first major appearance in the episode The Path to the Pokémon League under the ownership of a trainer named A.J. A.J. used brutal methods of training his Pokémon, such as the use of a whip, and was a very strict trainer.


 * Mira's Sandshrew

Trivia

 * Sandshrew is the first -type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
 * Despite what its Stadium Pokédex entry implies, it cannot learn the move Bounce.

Etymology
Sandshrew appears to be based on a mouse whilst its name comes from "Sand" and "Shrew" which is a reference to their habitat and appearance.

Gallery
Sandshrew