Sand Stream (ability)

Sand Stream (Japanese: すなおこし Sand Raising) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Three Pokémon have this Ability, all of which are Ground-type or are evolved from a Ground-type. In Generation III, it was the signature ability of Tyranitar.

Effect

In battle

Sand Stream will summon a sandstorm in battle. Its effects are the same as Sandstorm but, instead of lasting for five turns, it lasts for the remainder of the battle or until it is replaced by another weather condition. If a Pokémon with Sand Stream is sent out in the same turn as another Pokémon whose Ability affects the weather, the slower Pokémon's Ability will override the faster Ability.

Outside of battle

Sand Stream has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Sand Stream

#	Pokémon	Types		First Ability	Second Ability	Hidden Ability
	Tyranitar	Rock	Dark	Sand Stream	None	Unnerve
	Hippopotas	Ground		Ground	Sand Stream	None	Sand Force
	Hippowdon	Ground		Ground	Sand Stream	None	Sand Force
Please note that this is only 100% accurate to Generation V games. For Generation III games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation IV and Hidden Abilities. For Generation IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

	Hippowdon
The user releases a powerful sandstorm from its body.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Round/Chapter Used In		Notes
Hippowdon	Hippowdon releases multiple streams of sand from the holes in its body into the air. The streams of sand then form into a powerful sand tornado and blows the opponent away.
A wild Hippowdon	VS. Bibarel and Hippopotas		Debut
Tyranitar	When Tyranitar is sent out, after a bit, a spiraling sandstorm surrounds the battle arena, hurting the opponent.
The Battle Factory's Tyranitar	VS. Ledian		None

In other languages

Language Title Mandarin Chinese 沙流 Shāliú French Sable Volant German Sandsturm Greek Χείμαρρος Άμμου Italian Sabbiafiume Korean 모래날림 Morae Nallim Portuguese Corrente de Areia Spanish Chorro Arena

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