Where to catch, #0027
Sandshrew in HeartGold and SoulSilver: 4 places, levels 6 to 17
HeartGold: 9 encounters in 3 places
| Area | Method | Levels | Chance | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Moon (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 20% | Radio off |
| Mount Moon (2F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 20% | Radio off |
| Safari Zone Desert | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 17 | 40% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; In the morning |
| Safari Zone Desert | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 17 | 40% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; During the day |
| Safari Zone Desert | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 17 | 40% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; At night |
| Union Cave (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 20% | Any |
| Union Cave (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | Radio off |
| Union Cave (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 20% | Any |
| Union Cave (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 10% | Radio off |
SoulSilver: 4 encounters in 2 places
| Area | Method | Levels | Chance | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod City Game Corner | Receive as a gift | 15 | 100% | Have at least 700 coins in your Coin Case |
| Safari Zone Desert | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 17 | 40% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; In the morning |
| Safari Zone Desert | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 17 | 40% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; During the day |
| Safari Zone Desert | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 to 17 | 40% | Not replaced by block-based encounter; At night |
Places
Goldenrod City, Johto Safari Zone, Mt. Moon and 1 more
Other games
Also found in 16 other games
Red and Green (Japan)Red and BlueYellowGold and SilverCrystalRuby and SapphireEmeraldXDFireRed and LeafGreenDiamond and PearlPlatinumBlack 2 and White 2X and YOmega Ruby and Alpha SapphireLet's Go, Pikachu and EeveeThe Isle of Armor