Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get Alolan Sandshrew

Discover How to Acquire Alolan Sandshrew in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Alolan Sandshrew and its evolved form, Alolan Sandslash, known for their Ice/Steel-type variations, were initially exclusive to Pokemon Moon. However, with the introduction of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, trainers have new avenues to acquire these unique regional variants.

Previously, Alolan Sandshrew found its way into Pokemon Sword & Shield through the Isle of Armor DLC. Now, in The Teal Mask expansion of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, both Sandshrew and Sandslash reappear, paving the way for players to potentially encounter Alolan Sandshrew and its evolution.

Finding Alolan Sandshrew in Pokemon Violet

In the Polar Biome of Terarium, adjacent to the wall separating the Polar and Coastal Biomes, players can spot Alolan Sandshrew. Head north from the Central Plaza, seeking the “pale blue mountains” bordering the Coastal Biome. Alternatively, engage in 3-star Tera Raids in Terarium, where Alolan Sandshrew appears at level 35 with a 100% catch rate post-victory.

How to Get Alolan Sandshrew in Pokemon Scarlet

For Pokemon Scarlet players aiming to acquire Alolan Sandshrew:

1. Trade or Transfer:
   • Engage in trading with a Pokemon Scarlet player.
   • Transfer Alolan Sandshrew from Sword/Shield or Pokemon GO using Pokemon HOME.

Trading for Alolan Sandshrew: Utilize the Poke Portal in the pause menu, access wireless features, and choose Link Trade. Establish a common Link Code for trade synchronization with a friend.

Getting Alolan Sandshrew via Pokemon HOME: Catch Alolan Sandshrew in Sword/Shield’s Isle of Armor after finding 30 Alolan Digletts. Or capture it in Pokemon GO and transfer it to Pokemon HOME.

Evolution of Alolan Sandshrew: Expose Alolan Sandshrew to an Ice Stone to evolve it into Alolan Sandslash. Ice Stones are available in West Province’s Dalizapa Passage in Scarlet/Violet.

Which Sandshrew to Use?: Both Alolan and Kantonian Sandslash variants offer distinct advantages and weaknesses, considering their types, movesets, and stats. Players should evaluate their team compositions and battle strategies to determine the most suitable Sandslash for their playstyle.

Additional Methods to Obtain Alolan Sandshrew:

• Breeding Alolan Sandshrew: Breed it with compatible Pokemon using an Everstone to hatch more Alolan Sandshrew.
• Evolving Alolan Sandshrew: Use Ice Stones to evolve it into Alolan Sandslash.

Master the nuances between these Sandshrew variants to select the ideal addition to your Pokemon roster in Scarlet & Violet.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet awaits your exploration on Nintendo Switch, offering a diverse range of adventures and Pokemon encounters.