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'''Sand Force''' (Japanese: '''すなのちから''' ''Sand Force'') is an Ability introduced in [[Generation V]]. Fifteen {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have this Ability.
'''Sand Force''' (Japanese: '''すなのちから''' ''Sand Force'') is an Ability introduced in [[Generation V]]. Sixteen {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have this Ability.


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
Sand Force raises the power of {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type|Steel}} moves by 30% while a {{Weather|Sandstorm}} is in effect. It also gives the user immunity to damage from Sandstorm.
During a {{weather|sandstorm}}, Sand Force increase the power of {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type|Steel}} moves used by the Pokémon with this Ability by 30%. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
Currently, its outside of battle effects are unknown.
It is unknown if Sand Force has an effect outside of battle.


==Pokémon with Sand Force==
==Pokémon with Sand Force==
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{{Ability/entry|050|Diglett|Ground|Ground|Sand Veil|Arena Trap|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|050|Diglett|Ground|Ground|Sand Veil|Arena Trap|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|051|Dugtrio|Ground|Ground|Sand Veil|Arena Trap|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|051|Dugtrio|Ground|Ground|Sand Veil|Arena Trap|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|208M|Steelix|Steel|Ground|Sand Force|None|None|Mega Steelix}}
{{Ability/entry|299|Nosepass|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Magnet Pull|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|299|Nosepass|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Magnet Pull|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|422|Shellos|Water|Water|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|422|Shellos|Water|Water|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force|West Sea}}
{{Ability/entry|422E|Shellos|Water|Water|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|422E|Shellos|Water|Water|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force|East Sea}}
{{Ability/entry|423|Gastrodon|Water|Ground|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|423|Gastrodon|Water|Ground|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force|West Sea}}
{{Ability/entry|423E|Gastrodon|Water|Ground|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|423E|Gastrodon|Water|Ground|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force|East Sea}}
{{Ability/entry|445|Garchomp|Dragon|Ground|Sand Force|None|None|Mega Garchomp}}
{{Ability/entry|445M|Garchomp|Dragon|Ground|Sand Force|None|None|Mega Garchomp}}
{{Ability/entry|449|Hippopotas|Ground|Ground|Sand Stream|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|449|Hippopotas|Ground|Ground|Sand Stream|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|450|Hippowdon|Ground|Ground|Sand Stream|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|450|Hippowdon|Ground|Ground|Sand Stream|None|Sand Force}}
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{{Ability/entry|529|Drilbur|Ground|Ground|Sand Rush|Sand Force|Mold Breaker}}
{{Ability/entry|529|Drilbur|Ground|Ground|Sand Rush|Sand Force|Mold Breaker}}
{{Ability/entry|530|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|Sand Rush|Sand Force|Mold Breaker}}
{{Ability/entry|530|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|Sand Rush|Sand Force|Mold Breaker}}
{{Ability/entry|645|Landorus|Ground|Flying|Sand Force|None|Sheer Force}}
{{Ability/entry|645|Landorus|Ground|Flying|Sand Force|None|Sheer Force|Incarnate Forme}}
{{Ability/foot|Ground}}
{{Ability/foot|Ground}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga===
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
{{movemanga|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=During a Sandstorm, certain moves are powered up.|image1=Monta Excadrill Dig.png|image1p=Excadrill}}
{{movemanga|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=During a Sandstorm, certain moves are powered up.|image1=Monta Excadrill Dig.png|image1p=Excadrill}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=530|pkmn=Excadrill|method=When a Sandstorm is brewing, Excadrill's Ground-, Rock-, and Steel-type moves are given increased power.}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=530|pkmn=Excadrill|method=When a Sandstorm is brewing, Excadrill's Ground-, Rock-, and Steel-type moves are given increased power.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ground|user=Monta|user1=Monta's Excadrill|startcode=PBW3|startname=PBW3|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ground|user=Monta|user1=Monta's Excadrill|startcode=PBW3|startname=The Battle for More Friends!|notes=Debut}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Shellos is the only Pokémon with this Ability that benefits from its Sandstorm immunity, since the other thirteen Pokémon are naturally immune to its damage due to their typing.
* Shellos is the only Pokémon with this Ability that benefits from its Sandstorm immunity, since the other fifteen Pokémon are naturally immune to its damage due to their typing.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
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Revision as of 16:04, 1 February 2016

Sand Force すなのちから
Sand Force
Flavor text
Generation V
Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm.
Generation VI
Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm.
Generation VII
Currently unknown
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Sand Force (Japanese: すなのちから Sand Force) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. Sixteen Pokémon can have this Ability.

Effect

In battle

During a sandstorm, Sand Force increase the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves used by the Pokémon with this Ability by 30%. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.

Outside of battle

It is unknown if Sand Force has an effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Sand Force

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0050 Diglett Diglett
Ground Ground Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force
0051 Dugtrio Dugtrio
Ground Ground Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force
208M Steelix Steelix
Steel Ground Sand Force None None
0299 Nosepass Nosepass
Rock Rock Sturdy Magnet Pull Sand Force
0422 Shellos Shellos
Water Water Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force
422E Shellos Shellos
Water Water Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force
0423 Gastrodon Gastrodon
Water Ground Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force
423E Gastrodon Gastrodon
Water Ground Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force
445M Garchomp Garchomp
Dragon Ground Sand Force None None
0449 Hippopotas Hippopotas
Ground Ground Sand Stream None Sand Force
0450 Hippowdon Hippowdon
Ground Ground Sand Stream None Sand Force
0476 Probopass Probopass
Rock Steel Sturdy Magnet Pull Sand Force
0524 Roggenrola Roggenrola
Rock Rock Sturdy None Sand Force
0525 Boldore Boldore
Rock Rock Sturdy None Sand Force
0526 Gigalith Gigalith
Rock Rock Sturdy None Sand Force
0529 Drilbur Drilbur
Ground Ground Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker
0530 Excadrill Excadrill
Ground Steel Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker
0645 Landorus Landorus
Ground Flying Sand Force None Sheer Force
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In the manga

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga


Trivia

  • Shellos is the only Pokémon with this Ability that benefits from its Sandstorm immunity, since the other fifteen Pokémon are naturally immune to its damage due to their typing.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 砂之力 Shā-zhī Lì
France Flag.png French Force Sable
Germany Flag.png German Sandgewalt
Italy Flag.png Italian Silicoforza
South Korea Flag.png Korean 모래의힘 Morae-yi Him
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Força da Areia
Spain Flag.png Spanish Poder Arena


Abilities affected by weather conditions
Sand VeilSwift SwimChlorophyllForecastDry SkinRain DishSnow CloakHydrationSolar PowerLeaf GuardIce BodyFlower GiftSand ForceSand Rush


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