Collecting Sandshrew: The Complete Card Guide for Aesthetic Binders
Personalized Sandshrew card scouting: stats, lore, and layout notes for binders that feel curated, not copied.
2024-01-24
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Popularity Rank: #96
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #112
2019 survey: #69
#96 / 1025
#0027
Sandshrew
Mouse Pokémon
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0027
Height
0.6 m
Weight
12.0 kg
Capture rate
255 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Yellow
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Shape
Upright
Why people love Sandshrew
The elevator pitch for Sandshrew: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- The Pokédex literally calls Sandshrew a mouse — and yeah, that tracks.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Sandshrew feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Squirrels & Hamsters crowd — Sandshrew is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Sandshrew from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Fantastical Parade
One Star
Fantastical Parade
One Diamond
Crimson Blaze
One Shiny
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Mega Evolution
Common
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Twilight Masquerade
Common
151
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
McDonald's Collection 2019
None
Showing 12 of 32 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan & Michi Method for Sandshrew
Spread layout for Sandshrew, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Sandshrew #131 (Fusion Strike) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Sandshrew an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Alolan Sandshrew #137 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Sandshrew binder page.
Sandshrew #83 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Sandshrew binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Sandshrew mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Sandshrew chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Fusion Strike
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Unbroken Bonds
Common
Fantastical Parade
One Star
Fantastical Parade
One Diamond
Crimson Blaze
One Shiny
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Right page
Mega Evolution
Common
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Twilight Masquerade
Common
151
Common
McDonald's Collection 2019
None
Collection McDonald's 2018
None
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Sandshrew cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Try a sand beige and warm brown sleeve story around Sandshrew's ground-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Sandshrew page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #027 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Canon tags Sandshrew as Mouse Pokémon, yellow colour stories, and a upright silhouette — chase prints that lean into that identity instead of generic stock poses.
Sandshrew on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Sandshrew — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
50
Attack
75
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
20
Sp. Def
30
Speed
40
Total: 300
Players file Sandshrew around tier "LC" while Ability Sand Veil (Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Earthquake — Hits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Mono-ground Sandshrew spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Sandshrew — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Sandshrew, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.
A second dex beat (Moon) frames Sandshrew as one that usually makes its home in deserts and arid zones, where rain does not fall.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Sandshrew shows up in Ultra Sun lore as one that lives in areas of limited rainfall.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Sandshrew → Sandslash make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Sandan
Spanish
Sandshrew
French
Sabelette
Italian
Sandshrew
Japanese
サンド
Japanese (Romaji)
Sand
Korean
모래두지
Chinese (Simplified)
穿山鼠
Chinese (Traditional)
穿山鼠
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