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'''Sand Force''' (Japanese: '''すなのちから''' ''Sand Force'') is an Ability introduced in [[Generation V]]. | '''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 | 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=== | ||
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|West Sea}} | {{Ability/entry|422|Shellos|Water|Water|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force|West Sea}} | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===In the Be | ===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= | {{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 | * 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== |
Revision as of 16:04, 1 February 2016
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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
In the manga
In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
During a Sandstorm, certain moves are powered up. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
When a Sandstorm is brewing, Excadrill's Ground-, Rock-, and Steel-type moves are given increased power. | |||
Monta's Excadrill | The Battle for More Friends! | Debut |
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
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