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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]].


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
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.
During a {{weather|sandstorm}}, Sand Force increases 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==
{{Ability/head|Ground}}
{{Ability/head|Ground}}
{{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|050A|Diglett|Ground|Steel|Sand Veil|Tangling Hair|Sand Force|Alolan Form}}
{{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|051A|Dugtrio|Ground|Steel|Sand Veil|Tangling Hair|Sand Force|Alolan Form}}
{{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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{{Ability/entry|450|Hippowdon|Ground|Ground|Sand Stream|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|450|Hippowdon|Ground|Ground|Sand Stream|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|476|Probopass|Rock|Steel|Sturdy|Magnet Pull|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|476|Probopass|Rock|Steel|Sturdy|Magnet Pull|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|524|Roggenrola|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|524|Roggenrola|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Weak Armor|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|525|Boldore|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|525|Boldore|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Weak Armor|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|526|Gigalith|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|526|Gigalith|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Sand Stream|Sand Force}}
{{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|Incarnate Forme}}
{{Ability/entry|645|Landorus|Ground|Flying|Sand Force|None|Sheer Force|Incarnate Forme}}
{{Ability/foot|Ground}}
{{Ability/foot|Ground}}
==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
During a {{Weather|In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|sandstorm}}, Sand Force increases the power of {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type|Steel}} moves used by the Pokémon with this Ability by 2-times{{sup/md|SMD}}. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.
===Description===
{{movedesc|Ground}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|Sandstorm weather makes the Pokémon's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves stronger.{{tt|*|Ability description}}<br>The Pokémon isn't damaged by the Sandstorm weather condition, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up!{{tt|*|Used in message log}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|The Pokémon isn't damaged by a sandstorm, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up while the sandstorm is in effect!}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|DX}}|The Pokémon isn't damaged by the Sandstorm weather condition, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up while a sandstorm is in effect.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
{{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==
* 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.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
{{langtable|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|zh_cmn=砂之力 ''{{tt|Shā-zhī Lì|Sand Force}}''
|zh_yue=沙之力 ''{{tt|Sā-jī Lihk|Sand Force}}''<br>砂之力 ''{{tt|Sā-jī Lihk|Sand Force}}'' {{tt|*|M19 Website}}
|zh_cmn=沙之力 ''{{tt|Shā-zhī Lì|Sand Force}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>砂之力 ''{{tt|Shā-zhī Lì|Sand Force}}'' {{tt|*|Be the Best! Pokémon B+W}}
|fr=Force Sable
|fr=Force Sable
|de=Sandgewalt
|de=Sandgewalt
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|es=Poder Arena
|es=Poder Arena
|pt=Força da Areia
|pt=Força da Areia
|vi=Lực Cát
}}
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|title={{cat|Abilities affected by weather conditions}}
|title={{cat|Abilities affected by weather conditions}}
|color=Ground
|color=Ground
|1=Sand Veil|2=Swift Swim|3=Chlorophyll|4=Forecast|5=Dry Skin|6=Rain Dish|7=Snow Cloak|8=Hydration|9=Solar Power|10=Leaf Guard|11=Ice Body|12=Flower Gift|13=Sand Force|14=Sand Rush
|1=Sand Veil|2=Swift Swim|3=Chlorophyll|4=Forecast|5=Dry Skin|6=Rain Dish|7=Snow Cloak|8=Hydration|9=Solar Power|10=Leaf Guard|11=Ice Body|12=Flower Gift|13=Sand Force|14=Sand Rush|15=Slush Rush
|1color=542b77|2color={{Speed color dark}}|3color={{Speed color dark}}|4color={{Normal color dark}}|5color={{HP color dark}}|6color={{Water color dark}}|7color=542b77|8color={{Water color dark}}|9color={{Special Attack color dark}}|10color={{Grass color dark}}|11color={{Ice color dark}}|12color={{Grass color dark}}|13color={{Rock color dark}}|14color={{Speed color dark}}
|1color=542b77|2color={{Speed color dark}}|3color={{Speed color dark}}|4color={{Normal color dark}}|5color={{HP color dark}}|6color={{Water color dark}}|7color=542b77|8color={{Water color dark}}|9color={{Special Attack color dark}}|10color={{Grass color dark}}|11color={{Ice color dark}}|12color={{Grass color dark}}|13color={{Rock color dark}}|14color={{Speed color dark}}|15color={{Speed color dark}}
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[[Category:Abilities affected by weather conditions]]
[[Category:Abilities affected by weather conditions]]
[[Category:Abilities that increase move power]]


[[de:Sandgewalt]]
[[de:Sandgewalt]]
[[es:Poder arena]]
[[fr:Force Sable]]
[[fr:Force Sable]]
[[it:Silicoforza (abilità)]]
[[it:Silicoforza]]
[[ja:すなのちから]]
[[ja:すなのちから]]
[[zh:砂之力(特性)]]
[[zh:沙之力(特性)]]

Revision as of 01:05, 8 March 2021

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
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Generation VIII
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Sand Force (Japanese: すなのちから Sand Force) is an Ability introduced in Generation V.

Effect

In battle

During a sandstorm, Sand Force increases 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
050A Diglett Diglett
Ground Steel Sand Veil Tangling Hair Sand Force
0051 Dugtrio Dugtrio
Ground Ground Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force
051A Dugtrio Dugtrio
Ground Steel Sand Veil Tangling Hair 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 Weak Armor Sand Force
0525 Boldore Boldore
Rock Rock Sturdy Weak Armor Sand Force
0526 Gigalith Gigalith
Rock Rock Sturdy Sand Stream 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 other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

During a sandstorm, Sand Force increases the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves used by the Pokémon with this Ability by 2-timesSMD. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.

Description

Games Description
MDGtI Sandstorm weather makes the Pokémon's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves stronger.*
The Pokémon isn't damaged by the Sandstorm weather condition, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up!*
SMD The Pokémon isn't damaged by a sandstorm, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up while the sandstorm is in effect!
MDRTDX The Pokémon isn't damaged by the Sandstorm weather condition, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up while a sandstorm is in effect.


In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W


In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 沙之力 Sā-jī Lihk
砂之力 Sā-jī Lihk *
Mandarin 沙之力 Shā-zhī Lì *
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
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Lực Cát


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


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