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{{MoveInfobox|
{{MoveInfobox
n=201 |
|n=201
name=Sandstorm |
|name=Sandstorm
jname=すなあらし |
|jname=すなあらし
jtrans=Sandstorm |
|jtrans=Sandstorm
desc=A five-turn sand-storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock,  Ground, and Steel. |
|jtranslit=Sunaarashi
type=Rock |
|gameimage=Sandstorm VIII.png
damagecategory=Status |
|gameimagewidth=300
basepp=10 |
|type=Rock
maxpp=16 |
|damagecategory=Status
power=— |
|basepp=10
accuracy=— |
|maxpp=16
bdesc=??? |
|power=—
category=Tough |
|accuracy=—
appeal=3 |
|gen=II
jam=0 |
|TM=38
cdesc=??? |
|category=Tough
appealsc=2 |
|appeal=3
scdesc=Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn. |
|jam=0
pokefordex=sandstorm |
|cdesc=Scrambles the order of appeals on the next turn.
touches=no |
|appealsc=2
protect=no |
|scdesc=Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
magiccoat=no |
|appeal6=2
snatch=no |
|jam6=1
brightpowder=no |
|cdesc6=Badly startles all Pokémon that successfully showed their appeal.
kingsrock=no |
|touches=no
flag7=no |
|protect=no
flag8=no |
|magiccoat=no
sound=no |
|snatch=no
footnotes= }}
|mirrormove=no
'''Sandstorm''' is a non-damaging {{t|Rock}}-type move introduced in [[Generation II]].
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|tm2=yes
|tm#2=37
|tm3=yes
|tm#3=37
|tm4=yes
|tm#4=37
|tm5=yes
|tm#5=37
|tm6=yes
|tm#6=37
|tm7=yes
|tm#7=37
|tm8=yes
|tm#8=32
|mtc=no
|na=no
|target=all
}}
'''Sandstorm''' (Japanese: '''すなあらし''' ''Sandstorm'') is a non-damaging {{type|Rock}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was [[TM37]] from Generations II to {{gen|VII}}, and is [[TM32]] in [[Generation VIII]].


= Effect =
==Effect==
==[[Generation II]] onwards==
===Generation II===
When this move is used a sandstorm will brew. This effect will last for 5 turns. This clears any other [[weather effect]].  
When this move is used, a sandstorm will brew. This effect will last for 5 turns. This clears any other [[weather]], but will fail when the weather is already {{weather|sandstorm}}.


While Sandstorm is in effect, all Pokémon who are not of the {{t|Steel}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, or {{t|Ground}}-types will be damaged between turns.
While Sandstorm is in effect, all Pokémon who are neither {{t|Steel}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, nor {{type|Ground}} will be damaged ⅛ of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. Pokémon in the semi-invulnerable turn of {{m|Dig}} will also not take damage from Sandstorm, regardless of type. Also, the moves {{m|Synthesis}}, {{m|Morning Sun}}, and {{m|Moonlight}} will recover only half as much HP as under clear conditions.


==[[Generation IV]] onwards==
===Generation III===
In addition to all previous effects from Generation III, all Rock-types will have their Special Defense raised by 1.5 times for the duration of the sandstorm.
The damage inflicted at the end of each turn is decreased to 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum HP. Pokémon with the {{a|Sand Veil}} Ability have the accuracy of any move used against them modified by a factor of <sup>4</sup>/<sub>5</sub> when Sandstorm is in effect, and are immune to Sandstorm's damaging effect. {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} now only restore ¼ of the user's maximum HP. {{m|Dive}} will also prevent damage from Sandstorm during the semi-invulnerable turn.


=Learnset=
Additionally, {{m|Weather Ball}} becomes Rock-type.
==[[Generation II]]==
 
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
Sandstorm can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], causing certain moves ({{m|Mud Shot}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Mud Sport}}, {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}} and {{m|Weather Ball}}) to have their base appeal points doubled if used in the next turn.
 
===Generation IV onward===
All {{type|Rock}} Pokémon will now have their {{stat|Special Defense}} raised by 50% for the duration of the sandstorm. Also, if a [[Smooth Rock]] is held when Sandstorm is used, its duration is lengthened from 5 to 8 turns.
 
Pokémon with the {{a|Sand Rush}} Ability have their {{Stat|Speed}} doubled, while Pokémon with {{a|Sand Force}} get a power boost of 30% for their Rock-, Ground- and Steel-type moves. Both of these Abilities grant an immunity to Sandstorm's damaging effect. Sandstorms increase the health recovered from {{m|Shore Up}} from ½ to ⅔ of the user's maximum [[Statistic#Hit Points|HP]].
 
If [[Rain|heavy rain]], [[Harsh sunlight|extremely harsh sunlight]], or [[strong winds]] are present, Sandstorm will fail.
 
Sandstorm can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Contest Spectacular combination]], causing any of the moves {{m|Sand Attack}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}} and {{m|Weather Ball}} to give an extra three base appeal points if used in the next turn.
 
If powered up by a [[Rockium Z]] into Z-Sandstorm, the user's {{stat|Speed}} stat is raised by one stage.
 
==Description==
{{movedesc|rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|An attack that creates a sandstorm. The effect causes damage to both combatants.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Inflicts damage every turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.{{tt|*|Move}}<br>Causes a sandstorm that hits the foe over several turns.{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/3|E}}{{tt|*|TM}}}}<br>Causes a sandstorm that hits the target over several turns.{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}}{{tt|*|TM}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except <sc>Rock</sc>, <sc>Ground</sc> and <sc>Steel</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.{{tt|*|Move}}<br>A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.{{tt|*|TM}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
 
==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=9}}">
{{Movehead/Level|Rock|2}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}} at Lv.45
{{Moveentry/7|027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|45|53|37|37{{sup/5|BW}}<br>42{{sup/5|B2W2}}|42|42|42}}
* {{p|Sandslash}} at Lv.52
{{Moveentry/7|028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|52|62|52|52{{sup/5|BW}}<br>42{{sup/5|B2W2}}|42{{sup/6|XY}}<br>48{{sup/6|ORAS}}|48|56}}
* {{p|Onix}} at Lv.36
{{Moveentry/7|050|Diglett|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||||||28}}
* {{p|Steelix}} at Lv.36
{{Moveentry/7|050A|Diglett|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field |||||||28|form=Alolan Form}}
* {{p|Larvitar}} at Lv.8
{{Moveentry/7|051|Dugtrio|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||||||30}}
* {{p|Pupitar}} at Lv.--
{{Moveentry/7|051A|Dugtrio|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field |||||||30|form=Alolan Form}}
* {{p|Pupitar}} at Lv.8
{{Moveentry/7|095|Onix|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|36|33{{sup/3|RSE}}<br>34{{sup/3|FRLG}}|22|25{{sup/5|BW}}<br>52{{sup/5|B2W2}}|52|52|40}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}} at Lv.--
{{Moveentry/7|208|Steelix|type=Steel|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|36|33{{sup/3|RSE}}<br>34{{sup/3|FRLG}}|22|25{{sup/5|BW}}<br>52{{sup/5|B2W2}}|52|52|40}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}} at Lv.8
{{Moveentry/7|246|Larvitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|8|8|5|5|5|5|39}}
</div></div>
{{Moveentry/7|247|Pupitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|1, 8|1, 8|1, 5|1, 5|1, 5|1, 5|47}}
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{Moveentry/7|248|Tyranitar|type=Rock|type2=Dark|1|Monster|Monster|1, 8|1, 8|1, 5|1, 5|1, 5|1, 5|47}}
===By [[TM37]]===
{{Moveentry/7|299|Nosepass|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||31|37|37{{sup/5|BW}}<br>36{{sup/5|B2W2}}|36{{sup/6|XY}}<br>34{{sup/6|ORAS}}|34}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=52}}">
{{Moveentry/7|328|Trapinch|type=Ground|2|Bug|Dragon||49|49|49{{sup/5|BW}}<br>44{{sup/5|B2W2}}|44{{sup/6|XY}}<br>36{{sup/6|ORAS}}|36|32}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
{{Moveentry/7|329|Vibrava|type=Ground|type2=Dragon|2|Bug|Dragon||49|49|49{{sup/5|BW}}<br>44{{sup/5|B2W2}}|44{{sup/6|XY}}<br>36{{sup/6|ORAS}}|36|32}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
{{Moveentry/7|330|Flygon|type=Ground|type2=Dragon|2|Bug|Dragon||53|49|49{{sup/5|BW}}<br>44{{sup/5|B2W2}}|44{{sup/6|XY}}<br>36{{sup/6|ORAS}}|36|32}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
{{Moveentry/7|331|Cacnea|type=Grass|2|Grass|Human-Like||45|53|53|53{{sup/6|XY}}<br>50{{sup/6|ORAS}}|50}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
{{Moveentry/7|332|Cacturne|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Grass|Human-Like||53|65|65|65{{sup/6|XY}}<br>54{{sup/6|ORAS}}|54}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
{{Moveentry/7|343|Baltoy|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||31|37|34{{sup/5|BW}}<br>41{{sup/5|B2W2}}|41{{sup/6|XY}}<br>40{{sup/6|ORAS}}|40|39}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
{{Moveentry/7|344|Claydol|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||31|40|34{{sup/5|BW}}<br>47{{sup/5|B2W2}}|47{{sup/6|XY}}<br>46{{sup/6|ORAS}}|46|43}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
{{Moveentry/7|443|Gible|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|||13|13|13|13|48}}
* {{p|Golem}}
{{Moveentry/7|444|Gabite|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|||13|13|13|13|58}}
* {{p|Onix}}
{{Moveentry/7|445|Garchomp|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|||1, 13|1, 13|1, 13|1, 13|62}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
{{Moveentry/7|449|Hippopotas|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||||||24}}
* {{p|Marowak}}
{{Moveentry/7|450|Hippowdon|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||||||24}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
{{Moveentry/7|476|Probopass|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Mineral|Mineral|||37|37{{sup/5|BW}}<br>36{{sup/5|B2W2}}|36{{sup/6|XY}}<br>34{{sup/6|ORAS}}|34}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
{{Moveentry/7|524|Roggenrola|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||33|33|33|36}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
{{Moveentry/7|525|Boldore|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||42|42|42|42}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
{{Moveentry/7|526|Gigalith|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||42|42|42|42}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
{{Moveentry/7|529|Drilbur|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||40|40|40|20}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
{{Moveentry/7|530|Excadrill|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field||||49|49|49|20}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
{{Moveentry/7|551|Sandile|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field||||40|40|40|30}}
* {{p|Omanyte}}
{{Moveentry/7|552|Krokorok|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field||||44|44|44|32}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
{{Moveentry/7|553|Krookodile|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field||||48|48|48|32}}
* {{p|Kabuto}}
{{Moveentry/7|645|Landorus|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||61|61|55|60}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
{{Moveentry/7|718|Zygarde|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||35|35|64}}
* {{p|Aerodactyl}}
{{Moveentry/7|769|Sandygast|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||||54|60}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
{{Moveentry/7|770|Palossand|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||||60|68}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
{{Moveentry/7|843|Silicobra|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon|||||||35}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
{{Moveentry/7|844|Sandaconda|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon|||||||35}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|7}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}
 
* {{p|Mew}}
===By [[TM]]===
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
{{Movehead/TM|Rock|2||TM37|TM37|TM37|TM37|TM37|TM37|TM32}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
{{Moveentry/7|006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|✔||||}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
{{Moveentry/7|027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
{{Moveentry/7|028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Gligar}}
{{Moveentry/7|031|Nidoqueen|type=Poison|type2=Ground|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
{{Moveentry/7|034|Nidoking|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Scizor}}
{{Moveentry/7|050|Diglett|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Shuckle}}
{{Moveentry/7|050A|Diglett|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field||||||✔|✔|form=Alolan Form}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
{{Moveentry/7|051|Dugtrio|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Skarmory}}
{{Moveentry/7|051A|Dugtrio|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field||||||✔|✔|form=Alolan Form}}
* {{p|Phanpy}}
{{Moveentry/7|074|Geodude|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
{{Moveentry/7|074A|Geodude|type=Rock|type2=Electric|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||✔|form=Alolan Form}}
* {{p|Miltank}}
{{Moveentry/7|075|Graveler|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Blissey}}
{{Moveentry/7|075A|Graveler|type=Rock|type2=Electric|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||✔|form=Alolan Form}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
{{Moveentry/7|076|Golem|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Entei}}
{{Moveentry/7|076A|Golem|type=Rock|type2=Electric|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||✔|form=Alolan Form}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
{{Moveentry/7|095|Onix|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Larvitar}}
{{Moveentry/7|104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Pupitar}}
{{Moveentry/7|105|Marowak|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}
{{Moveentry/7|105A|Marowak|type=Fire|type2=Ghost|1|Monster|Monster||||||✔|✔|form=Alolan Form}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
{{Moveentry/7|108|Lickitung|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
{{Moveentry/7|111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
{{Moveentry/7|112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
</div></div>
{{Moveentry/7|113|Chansey|type=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|115|Kangaskhan|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|128|Tauros|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|130|Gyarados|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 2|Dragon|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|140|Kabuto|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|141|Kabutops|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|142|Aerodactyl|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|143|Snorlax|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|144|Articuno|type=Ice|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|145|Zapdos|type=Electric|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|146|Moltres|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|149|Dragonite|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|150|Mewtwo|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|185|Sudowoodo|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|194|Wooper|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|195|Quagsire|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|207|Gligar|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|208|Steelix|type=Steel|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|212|Scizor|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|213|Shuckle|type=Bug|type2=Rock|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|219|Magcargo|type=Fire|type2=Rock|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|221|Piloswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|222|Corsola|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|222G|Corsola|type=Ghost|2|Water 1|Water 3|||||||✔|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|227|Skarmory|type=Steel|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|231|Phanpy|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|232|Donphan|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|237|Hitmontop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|241|Miltank|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|242|Blissey|type=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|243|Raikou|type=Electric|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|244|Entei|type=Fire|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|245|Suicune|type=Water|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|246|Larvitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|247|Pupitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|248|Tyranitar|type=Rock|type2=Dark|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|249|Lugia|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|250|Ho-Oh|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|251|Celebi|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|290|Nincada|type=Bug|type2=Ground|1|Bug|Bug||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|291|Ninjask|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|292|Shedinja|type=Bug|type2=Ghost|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|299|Nosepass|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|303|Mawile|type=Steel|type2=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|304|Aron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|305|Lairon|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|322|Numel|type=Fire|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|323|Camerupt|type=Fire|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|328|Trapinch|type=Ground|2|Bug|Dragon||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|329|Vibrava|type=Ground|type2=Dragon|2|Bug|Dragon||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|330|Flygon|type=Ground|type2=Dragon|2|Bug|Dragon||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|331|Cacnea|type=Grass|2|Grass|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|332|Cacturne|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Grass|Human-Like||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|337|Lunatone|type=Rock|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|338|Solrock|type=Rock|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|339|Barboach|type=Water|type2=Ground|1|Water 2|Water 2||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|340|Whiscash|type=Water|type2=Ground|1|Water 2|Water 2||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|343|Baltoy|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|344|Claydol|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|345|Lileep|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|346|Cradily|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|351|Castform|type=Normal|2|Fairy|Amorphous||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|359|Absol|type=Dark|1|Field|Field||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|369|Relicanth|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 2||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|375|Metang|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|376|Metagross|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|377|Regirock|type=Rock|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|379|Registeel|type=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|380|Latias|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|381|Latios|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|383|Groudon|type=Ground|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|385|Jirachi|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|389|Torterra|type=Grass|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Grass|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|408|Cranidos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|409|Rampardos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|413G|Wormadam|type=Bug|type2=Ground|1|Bug|Bug|||✔|✔|✔|✔|form=Sandy Cloak}}
{{Moveentry/7|423|Gastrodon|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Amorphous|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|436|Bronzor|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|437|Bronzong|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|438|Bonsly|type=Rock|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|443|Gible|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|444|Gabite|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|445|Garchomp|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|446|Munchlax|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|449|Hippopotas|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|450|Hippowdon|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|463|Lickilicky|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|464|Rhyperior|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|472|Gliscor|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|473|Mamoswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|476|Probopass|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Mineral|Mineral|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|480|Uxie|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|481|Mesprit|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|482|Azelf|type=Psychic|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|483|Dialga|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|484|Palkia|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|493|Arceus|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|524|Roggenrola|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|525|Boldore|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|526|Gigalith|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|529|Drilbur|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|530|Excadrill|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|551|Sandile|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|552|Krokorok|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|553|Krookodile|type=Ground|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|557|Dwebble|type=Bug|type2=Rock|2|Bug|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|558|Crustle|type=Bug|type2=Rock|2|Bug|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|562G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||✔|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|564|Tirtouga|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|565|Carracosta|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|566|Archen|type=Rock|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Water 3||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|567|Archeops|type=Rock|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Water 3||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|598|Ferrothorn|type=Grass|type2=Steel|2|Grass|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|599|Klink|type=Steel|1|Mineral|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|600|Klang|type=Steel|1|Mineral|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|601|Klinklang|type=Steel|1|Mineral|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|617|Accelgor|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|618|Stunfisk|type=Ground|type2=Electric|2|Water 1|Amorphous||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|618G|Stunfisk|type=Ground|type2=Steel|2|Water 1|Amorphous|||||||✔|form=Galarian Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|624|Pawniard|type=Dark|type2=Steel|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|625|Bisharp|type=Dark|type2=Steel|1|Human-Like|Human-Like||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|632|Durant|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|638|Cobalion|type=Steel|type2=Fighting|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|639|Terrakion|type=Rock|type2=Fighting|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|645|Landorus|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|659|Bunnelby|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|660|Diggersby|type=Normal|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|688|Binacle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|689|Barbaracle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|694|Helioptile|type=Electric|type2=Normal|2|Monster|Dragon|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|695|Heliolisk|type=Electric|type2=Normal|2|Monster|Dragon|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|696|Tyrunt|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|697|Tyrantrum|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|698|Amaura|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|699|Aurorus|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|703|Carbink|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|718|Zygarde|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|719|Diancie|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|721|Volcanion|type=Fire|type2=Water|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|||||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|734|Yungoos|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|735|Gumshoos|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|741|Oricorio|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|745|Lycanroc|type=Rock|1|Field|Field|||||||✔|form=Midday Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|745Mn|Lycanroc|type=Rock|1|Field|Field|||||||✔|form=Midnight Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|745D|Lycanroc|type=Rock|1|Field|Field|||||||✔|form=Dusk Form}}
{{Moveentry/7|749|Mudbray|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|750|Mudsdale|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|769|Sandygast|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|770|Palossand|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|772|Type: Null|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|773|Silvally|type=Normal|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|774|Minior|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|793|Nihilego|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|805|Stakataka|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||||✔{{sup/7|USUM}}|✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|834|Drednaw|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|837|Rolycoly|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|838|Carkol|type=Rock|type2=Fire|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|839|Coalossal|type=Rock|type2=Fire|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|843|Silicobra|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|844|Sandaconda|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|864|Cursola|type=Ghost|2|Water 1|Water 3|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/7|874|Stonjourner|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||✔}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|7}}
 
===Special move===
====[[Generation III]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|051|Dugtrio|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|[[Purification|Purified]] [[Shadow Pokémon]]{{sup/ss|XD}}}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}
 
==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], Sandstorm is a move with 14PP. It turns the current floor's weather to sandstorm for 18 turns. This move is affected by {{m|Taunt}}.
 
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time,  Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the weather will not end unless changed or the player has moved to the next floor.
 
===Description===
{{movedesc|rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Changes the dungeon floor's weather to Sandstorm for several turns.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Changes the floor's weather to a Sandstorm condition.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|フロアの てんきを 『すなあらし』にかえる|Changes the floor's weather to a Sandstorm condition}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|It changes the floor's weather to a Sandstorm condition. During a Sandstorm, all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types keep taking damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It changes the floor's weather to a sandstorm. During a sandstorm, all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types keep taking damage.}}
|}
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==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user releases sand at the opponent.|image1=Carbink Sandstorm.png|image1p=Carbink|image2=Ash Boldore Sandstorm.png|image2p=Boldore|image3=Goh Flygon Sandstorm.png|image3p=Flygon|image4=Khoury Gible Sandstorm.png|image4p=Gible}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=028|pkmn=Sandslash|method=Sandslash crosses its arms and spins around counter-clockwise, whipping up a sandstorm.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Jenaro|user1=Jenaro's Sandslash|startcode=EP219|startname=Hi Ho Silver... Away!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=247|pkmn=Pupitar|method=Pupitar's eyes flash blue, and it whips up a sandstorm from its body.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Ritchie|user1=Ritchie's Cruise|startcode=EP220|startname=The Mystery is History}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Rico|user1=Rico's Pupitar|startcode=AG006|startname=A Poached Ego!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=208|pkmn=Steelix|method=Steelix lifts its head straight up and spins around, creating a sand tornado, or the rocks with the giant spikes on Steelix's upper-body spin rapidly and sand is released from them, or Steelix floats into the air and starts rapidly spinning around in circles. It then fires a sandstorm at the opponent from its body.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Jasmine's Steelix|startcode=EP224|startname=Nerves of Steelix!}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Hun|user1=Hun's Steelix|startcode=The Legend of Thunder!}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Harrison (Johto)|user1=Harrison's Steelix|startcode=EP271|startname=Playing with Fire!}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Steelix (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Steelix|startcode=AG058|startname=All Torkoal, No Play}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=095|pkmn=Onix|method=Onix releases a sandstorm from its body.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Brock's Onix|startcode=EP259|startname=Entei at Your Own Risk}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=299|pkmn=Nosepass|method=Nosepass's nose glows light blue and a sandstorm whips up, or Nosepass spins around, releasing a spiraling sand tornado from its body at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Roxanne's Nosepass|startcode=AG016|startname=A Winner by a Nosepass}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Alan|user1=Alan's Nosepass|startcode=DP058|startname=Nosing 'Round the Mountain!}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Pokémon Coordinator|user1=A Coordinator's Nosepass|startcode=DP095|startname=Battling the Generation Gap!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=323|pkmn=Camerupt|method=Camerupt blows air out of its nose, making dirt from the ground come up and creating a sandstorm.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Winstrate family|user1=Vicky Winstrate's Camerupt|startcode=AG046|startname=Candid Camerupt!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=331|pkmn=Cacnea|method=Cacnea spins on one foot, releasing a tornado of sand and sending it at the opponent, or Cacnea waves its arms in circles and a sandstorm comes off its body, blowing the opponent away.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=James's Cacnea|startcode=AG048|startname=ZigZag Zangoose!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=219|pkmn=Magcargo|method=Magcargo goes into its shell and spins around quickly, making a sandstorm appear.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Flannery|user1=Flannery's Mag|startcode=AG056|startname=Going, Going, Yawn}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=306|pkmn=Aggron|method=Aggron swings its arms so one of them is in the air and its body becomes surrounded by a spiral of sand that knocks back the opponent, or Aggron stomps on the ground, kicking up dirt and sending a sand cyclone at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Aggron (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Aggron|startcode=PK13|startname=Pikachu's Summer Festival}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Dr. Yung|user1=A mirage Aggron|startcode=The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=338|pkmn=Solrock|method=Solrock releases a sandstorm from its body.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Tate's Solrock|startcode=AG099|startname=It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=330|pkmn=Flygon|method=Flygon flaps its wings and releases a tornado or whirlwind of sand at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Drew|user1=Drew's Flygon|startcode=AG123|startname=Rhapsody in Drew}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Goh|user1=Goh's Flygon|startcode=JN036|startname=Making Battles in the Sand!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=232|pkmn=Donphan|method=Donphan slams its trunk into the ground, then brings it up quickly, creating a sand tornado from the dirt it kicks up.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Tyson (Hoenn)|user1=Tyson's Donphan|startcode=AG131|startname=At the End of the Fray}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=344|pkmn=Claydol|method=Claydol spins around quickly near the ground and whips up a sandstorm.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Spenser|user1=Spenser's Claydol|startcode=AG164|startname=Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax releases a sandstorm from its body.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=May's Munchlax|startcode=AG165|startname=King and Queen for a Day!|notes=Used via {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Metronome (move)|Metronome}}}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=074|pkmn=Geodude|method=Geodude lifts its arms from the ground up and creates a sandstorm.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Brock's Geodude|startcode=AG177|startname=Grating Spaces!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=379|pkmn=Registeel|method=Registeel waves its arms and creates a sand tornado that it launches at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Brandon's Legendary titans#Registeel|user1=Brandon's Registeel|startcode=AG186|startname=Overjoyed!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=246|pkmn=Larvitar|method=Larvitar points the horn on its head at the opponent and waves it around in circles, making a sand tornado come out and push the opponent back, or Larvitar jumps into the air, glowing several different colors and then stomps down onto the ground, causing sand to swirl out from under it in all directions.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Matt (AG188)|user1=A Larvitar Matt was Pokésitting|startcode=AG188|startname=Pinch Healing!}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Chris (BW088)|user1=Chris's Larvitar|startcode=BW088|startname=The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=291|pkmn=Ninjask|method=Ninjask flaps its wings fast and creates a huge sandstorm.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Brandon (anime)|user1=Brandon's Ninjask|startcode=AG190|startname=Pace - The Final Frontier!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=027|pkmn=Sandshrew|method=Sandshrew jumps and lands on the ground, kicking up dirt. Then, it motions its hands towards the opponent, releasing a sandstorm at them.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Mira|user1=Mira's Sandshrew|startcode=DP047|startname=Sandshrew's Locker!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=472|pkmn=Gliscor|method=Gliscor flaps its wings and releases a sandstorm from them at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Paul|user1=Paul's Gliscor|startcode=DP064|startname=Riding the Winds of Change!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=449|pkmn=Hippopotas|method=Hippopotas blows out of its nose, creating a sandstorm and sending it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Hippopotas (recurring)|startcode=DP065|startname=Sleight of Sand!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=075|pkmn=Graveler|method=Graveler waves its arms from the ground up and releases a sandstorm at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=J's client (DP071)|user1=J's client's henchman's Graveler|startcode=DP072|startname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Graveler (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Graveler|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=076|pkmn=Golem|method=Golem waves its arms from the ground up and releases a sandstorm at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=J's client (DP071)|user1=J's client's henchman's Golem|startcode=DP072|startname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Golem (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Golem|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=413G|pkmn=Wormadam|method=Wormadam closes her arms, then opens them quickly, and a sandstorm appears and spirals around Wormadam's body.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Ursula|user1=Ursula's Wormadam|startcode=DP114|startname=Another One Gabites the Dust!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=464|pkmn=Rhyperior|method=Rhyperior waves one of its arms to the side, creating a tornado of sand to appear around the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Palmer|user1=Palmer's Rhyperior|startcode=DP141|startname=Challenging a Towering Figure!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=443|pkmn=Gible|method=Gible waves one arm to kick up sand, then waves the other to create the sandstorm, or Gible repeatedly waves its arms and a sandstorm comes out of them.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Khoury|user1=Khoury's Gible|startcode=DP145|startname=A Rivalry to Gible on!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=444|pkmn=Gabite|method=Gabite calls out and a giant sand twister appears and surrounds its body.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Ursula's Gabite|startcode=DP175|startname=Opposites Interact!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=524|pkmn=Roggenrola|method=Roggenrola spins its body, causing a large tornado of sand to form around it, or Roggenrola lowers its head slightly and a tornado of sand appears around its body. The tornado then shoots out and hits the opponent, or Roggenrola jumps into the air, glowing several different colors and then stomps down onto the ground, causing sand to swirl out from under it in all directions.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Ash's Roggenrola|startcode=BW034|startname=Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=552|pkmn=Krokorok|method=Both of Krokorok's forearms glow sparkling white. It then fires a shining golden beam from its hands at the ground, causing a giant twister of sand to spread out all over the battlefield.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Clay|user1=Clay's Krokorok|startcode=BW061|startname=Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=525|pkmn=Boldore|method=Boldore jumps into the air, glowing several different colors and then stomps down onto the ground, causing sand to swirl out from under it in all directions.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Ash's Boldore|startcode=BW083|startname=Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=558|pkmn=Crustle|method=A multicolored aura surrounds Crustle's body and travels down its body and into the ground. Then, a twister of sand erupts from the ground under Crustle's body, engulfing anything near it.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Cilan's Crustle|startcode=PK24|startname=Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=703|pkmn=Carbink|method=Carbink spins its body in a counterclockwise direction and then a sandstorm swirls around it, causing Pokémon to be hit by it and/or sent flying from the strong winds that are created by it or it flies in the air in a circular rotation with the front of its body always facing towards the centre of the storm will be and then it creates the sandstorm.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Carbink (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Carbink|startcode=XY123|startname=A Diamond in the Rough!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=769|pkmn=Sandygast|method=Sandygast creates a sandstorm that surrounds its body, causing nearby Pokémon to be hit by the strong winds.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Sandygast|startcode=SM041|startname=Mounting an Electrifying Charge!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=248|pkmn=Tyranitar|method=Tyranitar creates a sandstorm that surrounds its body and any nearby opponents.}}
{{movebtm|type=rock|user=Tyranitar (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Tyranitar|startcode=SM080|startname=Not Caving Under Pressure!}}
 
* In ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and Kidnapped Riolu (Part 2)]]'', J's client's henchman told his {{p|Rhyhorn}} to use Sandstorm. However, it couldn't perform the attack after being hit by a {{m|Bubble Beam}} from [[Dawn's Piplup]].
 
==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user releases a sandstorm from its body.|image1=Roxanne Nosepass Sandstorm AP.png|image1p=Nosepass}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=299|pkmn=Nosepass|method=Nosepass releases a sandstorm from its body.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Roxanne's Nosepass|startcode=SP19|startname=Trust In Each Other!!|notes=Debut}}


==[[Generation III]]==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user causes a sandstorm to occur.|image1=Monta Excadrill Sandstorm.png|image1p=Excadrill}}
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{movep|type=rock|ms=530|pkmn=Excadrill|method=Excadrill causes a sandstorm to occur.}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=19}}">
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Monta|user1=Monta's Excadrill|startcode=PBW3|startname=The Battle for More Friends!|notes=Debut}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}} at Lv.53
 
* {{p|Sandslash}} at Lv.62
===Pokémon Adventures===
* {{p|Onix}} at Lv.33 ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|R/S]]/[[Pokémon Emerald|E]])
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user releases a powerful sandstorm from its body.|image1=Silver Tyranitar Sandstorm Adventures.png|image1p=Tyranitar|image2=Buck Claydol Sandstorm Adventures.png|image2p=Claydol|image3=Mars Bronzor Sandstorm Adventures.png|image3p=Bronzor|image4=Hugh Vibrava Sandstorm Adventures.png|image4p=Vibrava}}
* {{p|Onix}} at Lv.34 ([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FR/LG]])
{{movep|type=rock|ms=248|pkmn=Tyranitar|method=Tyranitar releases a powerful sandstorm from its body.}}
* {{p|Steelix}} at Lv.33 ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|R/S]]/[[Pokémon Emerald|E]])
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Lance|user1=Lance's Tyranitar|startcode=PS111|startname=Tyranitar War|notes=Debut}}
* {{p|Steelix}} at Lv.34 ([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FR/LG]])
{{movep|type=rock|ms=436|pkmn=Bronzor|method=A powerful sandstorm appears behind Bronzor's body and sand blows onto the battlefield.}}
* {{p|Larvitar}} at Lv.8
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Mars|user1=Mars's Bronzor|startcode=PS344|startname=Belligerent Bronzor}}
* {{p|Pupitar}} at Lv.--
{{movep|type=rock|ms=344|pkmn=Claydol|method=Claydol spins its body quickly, kicking up a powerful sandstorm around it.}}
* {{p|Pupitar}} at Lv.8
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Buck|user1=Buck's Claydol|startcode=PS422|startname=Interrupting Ivysaur}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}} at Lv.--
{{movep|type=rock|ms=329|pkmn=Vibrava|method=Vibrava flaps its wings rapidly, creating a sandstorm that blows the opponent away.}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}} at Lv.8
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Hugh|user1=Hugh's Vibrava|startcode=PS539|startname=Frozen World}}
* {{p|Nosepass}} at Lv.31
{{movep|type=rock|ms=844|pkmn=Sandaconda|method=Sandaconda summons a sandstorm that surrounds it and the opponent.}}
* {{p|Trapinch}} at Lv.49
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Raihan|user1=Raihan's Sandaconda|startcode=PASS12|startname=PASS12}}
* {{p|Vibrava}} at Lv.49
 
* {{p|Flygon}} at Lv.53
* In ''[[PS310|Just My Luck...Shuckle]]'', [[Lucy]]'s {{p|Shuckle}} was revealed to know Sandstorm by {{adv|Emerald}}'s [[Pokédex]].
* {{p|Cacnea}} at Lv.45
 
* {{p|Cacturne}} at Lv.53
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
* {{p|Baltoy}} at Lv.31
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user releases a powerful sandstorm from its body.|image1=Hippowdon Sandstorm PDP.png|image1p=Hippowdon}}
* {{p|Claydol}} at Lv.31
{{movep|type=rock|ms=450|pkmn=Hippowdon|method=Hippowdon releases a sandstorm from the backside of its body.}}
</div></div>
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Hippowdon (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Hippowdon|startcode=PDP16|notes=Debut}}
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
 
===By [[TM37]]===
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=94}}">
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user releases a powerful sandstorm from its body.|image1=Shin Bronzong Sandstorm PBK.png|image1p=Bronzong}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=437|pkmn=Bronzong|method=Bronzong spins around and releases a sandstorm.}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Shin (PBK)|user1=Shin's Bronzong|startcode=PBK1|notes=Debut}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
 
* {{p|Nidoking}}
==In other generations==
* {{p|Geodude}}
===Core series games===
* {{p|Graveler}}
{{Movegen
* {{p|Golem}}
|type=Rock
* {{p|Onix}}
|genII=Sandstorm II
* {{p|Cubone}}
|genIII=Sandstorm III
* {{p|Marowak}}
|genIV=Sandstorm IV
* {{p|Lickitung}}
}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
{{Movegen
* {{p|Rhydon}}
|type=Rock
* {{p|Chansey}}
|genV=Sandstorm V
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
|genVI=Sandstorm VI
* {{p|Tauros}}
|genVII=Sandstorm VII
* {{p|Gyarados}}
}}
* {{p|Omanyte}}
 
* {{p|Omastar}}
===Side series games===
* {{p|Kabuto}}
{{Movegen
* {{p|Kabutops}}
|type=Rock
* {{p|Aerodactyl}}
|Stad2=Sandstorm Stad2
* {{p|Snorlax}}
|Colo=Sandstorm Colo
* {{p|Articuno}}
|XD=Sandstorm XD
* {{p|Zapdos}}
|PBR=Sandstorm PBR
* {{p|Moltres}}
}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Pineco}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Gligar}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
* {{p|Scizor}}
* {{p|Shuckle}}
* {{p|Magcargo}}
* {{p|Swinub}}
* {{p|Piloswine}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Phanpy}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Hitmontop}}
* {{p|Miltank}}
* {{p|Blissey}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Larvitar}}
* {{p|Pupitar}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Nincada}}
* {{p|Ninjask}}
* {{p|Shedinja}}
* {{p|Nosepass}}
* {{p|Mawile}}
* {{p|Aron}}
* {{p|Lairon}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Numel}}
* {{p|Camerupt}}
* {{p|Trapinch}}
* {{p|Vibrava}}
* {{p|Flygon}}
* {{p|Cacnea}}
* {{p|Cacturne}}
* {{p|Lunatone}}
* {{p|Solrock}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Baltoy}}
* {{p|Claydol}}
* {{p|Lileep}}
* {{p|Cradily}}
* {{p|Anorith}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Castform}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* {{p|Metang}}
* {{p|Metagross}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Groudon}}
* {{p|Rayquaza}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
</div></div>


==[[Generation IV]]==
===Spin-off series games===
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{Movegen
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
|type=Rock
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=22}}">
|PMDRB=Sandstorm PMD RB
* {{p|Sandshrew}} at Lv.37
|PMDGTI=Sandstorm PMD GTI
* {{p|Sandslash}} at Lv.52
|PSMD=Sandstorm PSMD
* {{p|Onix}} at Lv.22
|Masters=Sandstorm Masters
* {{p|Steelix}} at Lv.22
}}
* {{p|Larvitar}} at Lv.5
* {{p|Pupitar}} at Lv.--
* {{p|Pupitar}} at Lv.5
* {{p|Tyranitar}} at Lv.--
* {{p|Tyranitar}} at Lv.5
* {{p|Nosepass}} at Lv.37
* {{p|Trapinch}} at Lv.49
* {{p|Vibrava}} at Lv.49
* {{p|Flygon}} at Lv.49
* {{p|Cacnea}} at Lv.53
* {{p|Cacturne}} at Lv.65
* {{p|Baltoy}} at Lv.37
* {{p|Claydol}} at Lv.40
* {{p|Gible}} at Lv.13
* {{p|Gabite}} at Lv.13
* {{p|Garchomp}} at Lv.--
* {{p|Garchomp}} at Lv.13
* {{p|Probopass}} at Lv.37
</div></div>
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
===By [[TM37]]===
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=123}}">
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Golem}}
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Marowak}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Omanyte}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
* {{p|Kabuto}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
* {{p|Aerodactyl}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Pineco}}
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Gligar}}
* {{p|Steelix}}
* {{p|Scizor}}
* {{p|Shuckle}}
* {{p|Magcargo}}
* {{p|Swinub}}
* {{p|Piloswine}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Phanpy}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Hitmontop}}
* {{p|Miltank}}
* {{p|Blissey}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Larvitar}}
* {{p|Pupitar}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}
* {{p|Lugia}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Nincada}}
* {{p|Ninjask}}
* {{p|Shedinja}}
* {{p|Nosepass}}
* {{p|Mawile}}
* {{p|Aron}}
* {{p|Lairon}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Numel}}
* {{p|Camerupt}}
* {{p|Trapinch}}
* {{p|Vibrava}}
* {{p|Flygon}}
* {{p|Cacnea}}
* {{p|Cacturne}}
* {{p|Lunatone}}
* {{p|Solrock}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Baltoy}}
* {{p|Claydol}}
* {{p|Lileep}}
* {{p|Cradily}}
* {{p|Anorith}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Castform}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* {{p|Metang}}
* {{p|Metagross}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Groudon}}
* {{p|Rayquaza}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Torterra}}
* {{p|Cranidos}}
* {{p|Rampardos}}
* {{p|Shieldon}}
* {{p|Bastiodon}}
* {{p|Gastrodon}}
* {{p|Bronzor}}
* {{p|Bronzong}}
* {{p|Bonsly}}
* {{p|Gible}}
* {{p|Gabite}}
* {{p|Garchomp}}
* {{p|Munchlax}}
* {{p|Hippopotas}}
* {{p|Hippowdon}}
* {{p|Lickilicky}}
* {{p|Rhyperior}}
* {{p|Gliscor}}
* {{p|Mamoswine}}
* {{p|Probopass}}
* {{p|Uxie}}
* {{p|Mesprit}}
* {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Dialga}}
* {{p|Palkia}}
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Wormadam}} ({{t|Ground}})
</div></div>


=In other languages=
==Trivia==
French: '''tempetesable''', German: '''sandsturm''', Italian: '''terrempesta''', Spanish: '''torm.arena''', Dutch: '''zandstorm'''.
* {{p|Rockruff}} is the only {{type|Rock}} Pokémon that cannot learn Sandstorm.
* In Generation III Sandstorm's animation was very similar to {{m|Heat Wave}}'s, the differences being the color and the effect on the targets' sprites.


{{Project MoveDex notice}}
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|zh_yue=沙暴 ''{{tt|Sābouh|Sandstorm}}''
|zh_cmn=沙暴 ''{{tt|Shābào|Sandstorm}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>沙雹 ''{{tt|Shābáo|Sand Hail}}'' {{tt|*|Later anime, Adventures}}<br>暴風砂 ''{{tt|Bàofēngshā|Sand Storm}}'' {{tt|*|Early anime}}
|nl=Zandstorm
|fi=Hiekkamyrsky
|fr=Tempête de Sable{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}<br>Tempêtesable{{tt|*|Generations II-V}}
|de=Sandsturm
|el=Αμμοθύελλα ''Ammothýella''
|hi=रेतीला तूफ़ान ''Rayteela Toofan''
|id=Badai Pasir
|it=Terrempesta
|ko=모래바람 ''{{tt|Morae Baram|Sandy Wind/Sandstorm}}''
|pt_br=Tempestade de Areia
|pt_eu=Tempestade de Areia
|pl=Burza Piaskowa
|ro=Furtună de Deșert<br>Furtuna de Nisip
|sr=Peščana Oluja
|es_eu={{tt|Tormenta Arena|Tormenta de Arena}}{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}<br>Torm. Arena{{tt|*|Generations II-V}}
|es_la=Tormenta de Arena
|sv=Sandattack
|vi=Bão Cát
}}
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Revision as of 07:48, 6 March 2021

Sandstorm
すなあらし Sandstorm
Sandstorm VIII.png
[[File:|300px|center]]
Type  Rock
Category  Status
PP  10 (max. 16)
Power  —
Accuracy  —%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
  • Does not make contact
  • Not affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Not affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
Affects all Pokémon on the field
Availability
Introduced  Generation II
Condition  Tough
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jam  0  
Scrambles the order of appeals on the next turn.
Condition  Tough
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
Condition  Tough
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  1
Badly startles all Pokémon that successfully showed their appeal.

Sandstorm (Japanese: すなあらし Sandstorm) is a non-damaging Rock-type move introduced in Generation II. It was TM37 from Generations II to VII, and is TM32 in Generation VIII.

Effect

Generation II

When this move is used, a sandstorm will brew. This effect will last for 5 turns. This clears any other weather, but will fail when the weather is already sandstorm.

While Sandstorm is in effect, all Pokémon who are neither Steel-, Rock-, nor Ground-type will be damaged ⅛ of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. Pokémon in the semi-invulnerable turn of Dig will also not take damage from Sandstorm, regardless of type. Also, the moves Synthesis, Morning Sun, and Moonlight will recover only half as much HP as under clear conditions.

Generation III

The damage inflicted at the end of each turn is decreased to 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum HP. Pokémon with the Sand Veil Ability have the accuracy of any move used against them modified by a factor of 4/5 when Sandstorm is in effect, and are immune to Sandstorm's damaging effect. Moonlight, Synthesis, and Morning Sun now only restore ¼ of the user's maximum HP. Dive will also prevent damage from Sandstorm during the semi-invulnerable turn.

Additionally, Weather Ball becomes Rock-type.

Sandstorm can also be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing certain moves (Mud Shot, Mud-Slap, Mud Sport, Sand-Attack, Sand Tomb and Weather Ball) to have their base appeal points doubled if used in the next turn.

Generation IV onward

All Rock-type Pokémon will now have their Special Defense raised by 50% for the duration of the sandstorm. Also, if a Smooth Rock is held when Sandstorm is used, its duration is lengthened from 5 to 8 turns.

Pokémon with the Sand Rush Ability have their Speed doubled, while Pokémon with Sand Force get a power boost of 30% for their Rock-, Ground- and Steel-type moves. Both of these Abilities grant an immunity to Sandstorm's damaging effect. Sandstorms increase the health recovered from Shore Up from ½ to ⅔ of the user's maximum HP.

If heavy rain, extremely harsh sunlight, or strong winds are present, Sandstorm will fail.

Sandstorm can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing any of the moves Sand Attack, Sand Tomb and Weather Ball to give an extra three base appeal points if used in the next turn.

If powered up by a Rockium Z into Z-Sandstorm, the user's Speed stat is raised by one stage.

Description

Games Description
Stad2 An attack that creates a sandstorm. The effect causes damage to both combatants.
GSC Inflicts damage every turn.
RSEColo.XD Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.*
Causes a sandstorm that hits the foe over several turns.RSE*
Causes a sandstorm that hits the target over several turns.ColoXD*
FRLG A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground and Steel.
DPPtHGSS A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.*
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.*
PBR A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
SMUSUM A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
SwSh A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0027 Sandshrew GroundIC Big.png Field Field 45 53 37 37BW
42B2W2
42 42 42
0028 Sandslash GroundIC Big.png Field Field 52 62 52 52BW
42B2W2
42XY
48ORAS
48 56
0050 Diglett GroundIC Big.png Field Field 28
050A Diglett
Diglett
Alolan Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field 28
0051 Dugtrio GroundIC Big.png Field Field 30
051A Dugtrio
Dugtrio
Alolan Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field 30
0095 Onix RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 36 33RSE
34FRLG
22 25BW
52B2W2
52 52 40
0208 Steelix SteelIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 36 33RSE
34FRLG
22 25BW
52B2W2
52 52 40
0246 Larvitar RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Monster 8 8 5 5 5 5 39
0247 Pupitar RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Monster 1, 8 1, 8 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 47
0248 Tyranitar RockIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Monster Monster 1, 8 1, 8 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 47
0299 Nosepass RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 31 37 37BW
36B2W2
36XY
34ORAS
34
0328 Trapinch GroundIC Big.png Bug Dragon 49 49 49BW
44B2W2
44XY
36ORAS
36 32
0329 Vibrava GroundIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Bug Dragon 49 49 49BW
44B2W2
44XY
36ORAS
36 32
0330 Flygon GroundIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Bug Dragon 53 49 49BW
44B2W2
44XY
36ORAS
36 32
0331 Cacnea GrassIC Big.png Grass Human-Like 45 53 53 53XY
50ORAS
50
0332 Cacturne GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Grass Human-Like 53 65 65 65XY
54ORAS
54
0343 Baltoy GroundIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 31 37 34BW
41B2W2
41XY
40ORAS
40 39
0344 Claydol GroundIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 31 40 34BW
47B2W2
47XY
46ORAS
46 43
0443 Gible DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 13 13 13 13 48
0444 Gabite DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 13 13 13 13 58
0445 Garchomp DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Dragon 1, 13 1, 13 1, 13 1, 13 62
0449 Hippopotas GroundIC Big.png Field Field 24
0450 Hippowdon GroundIC Big.png Field Field 24
0476 Probopass RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 37 37BW
36B2W2
36XY
34ORAS
34
0524 Roggenrola RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 33 33 33 36
0525 Boldore RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 42 42 42 42
0526 Gigalith RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 42 42 42 42
0529 Drilbur GroundIC Big.png Field Field 40 40 40 20
0530 Excadrill GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field 49 49 49 20
0551 Sandile GroundIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field 40 40 40 30
0552 Krokorok GroundIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field 44 44 44 32
0553 Krookodile GroundIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field 48 48 48 32
0645 Landorus GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 61 61 55 60
0718 Zygarde DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 35 35 64
0769 Sandygast GhostIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 54 60
0770 Palossand GhostIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 60 68
0843 Silicobra GroundIC Big.png Field Dragon 35
0844 Sandaconda GroundIC Big.png Field Dragon 35
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Machine
I
[[|]]
II
TM37
III
TM37
IV
TM37
V
TM37
VI
TM37
VII
TM37
VIII
TM32
IX
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0006 Charizard FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0027 Sandshrew GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0028 Sandslash GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0031 Nidoqueen PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0034 Nidoking PoisonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Field
0050 Diglett GroundIC Big.png Field Field
050A Diglett
Diglett
Alolan Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field
0051 Dugtrio GroundIC Big.png Field Field
051A Dugtrio
Dugtrio
Alolan Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field
0074 Geodude RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
074A Geodude
Geodude
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0075 Graveler RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
075A Graveler
Graveler
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0076 Golem RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
076A Golem
Golem
Alolan Form
RockIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0095 Onix RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0104 Cubone GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster
0105 Marowak GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster
105A Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form
FireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0108 Lickitung NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0111 Rhyhorn GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0112 Rhydon GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0128 Tauros NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0130 Gyarados WaterIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 2 Dragon
0138 Omanyte RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0139 Omastar RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0140 Kabuto RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0141 Kabutops RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0142 Aerodactyl RockIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0144 Articuno IceIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0145 Zapdos ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0146 Moltres FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0149 Dragonite DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
0150 Mewtwo PsychicIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0185 Sudowoodo RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0194 Wooper WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0195 Quagsire WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0204 Pineco BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0205 Forretress BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0207 Gligar GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0208 Steelix SteelIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0212 Scizor BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0213 Shuckle BugIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0219 Magcargo FireIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0220 Swinub IceIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0221 Piloswine IceIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0222 Corsola WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
222G Corsola
Corsola
Galarian Form
GhostIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0227 Skarmory SteelIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0231 Phanpy GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0232 Donphan GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0237 Hitmontop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0241 Miltank NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0243 Raikou ElectricIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0244 Entei FireIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0245 Suicune WaterIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0246 Larvitar RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0247 Pupitar RockIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0248 Tyranitar RockIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0249 Lugia PsychicIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0250 Ho-Oh FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0251 Celebi PsychicIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0290 Nincada BugIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0291 Ninjask BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0292 Shedinja BugIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0299 Nosepass RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0303 Mawile SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0304 Aron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0305 Lairon SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0306 Aggron SteelIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0322 Numel FireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0323 Camerupt FireIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0328 Trapinch GroundIC Big.png Bug Dragon
0329 Vibrava GroundIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Bug Dragon
0330 Flygon GroundIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Bug Dragon
0331 Cacnea GrassIC Big.png Grass Human-Like
0332 Cacturne GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Grass Human-Like
0337 Lunatone RockIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0338 Solrock RockIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0339 Barboach WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0340 Whiscash WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2
0343 Baltoy GroundIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0344 Claydol GroundIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0345 Lileep RockIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0346 Cradily RockIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0347 Anorith RockIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0348 Armaldo RockIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0351 Castform NormalIC Big.png Fairy Amorphous
0359 Absol DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0369 Relicanth WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 2
0375 Metang SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0376 Metagross SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0377 Regirock RockIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0379 Registeel SteelIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0380 Latias DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0381 Latios DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0383 Groudon GroundIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0385 Jirachi SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0389 Torterra GrassIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Grass
0408 Cranidos RockIC Big.png Monster Monster
0409 Rampardos RockIC Big.png Monster Monster
0410 Shieldon RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0411 Bastiodon RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Monster Monster
413G Wormadam
Wormadam
Sandy Cloak
BugIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0423 Gastrodon WaterIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
0436 Bronzor SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0437 Bronzong SteelIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0438 Bonsly RockIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0443 Gible DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0444 Gabite DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0445 Garchomp DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0449 Hippopotas GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0450 Hippowdon GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0463 Lickilicky NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0464 Rhyperior GroundIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Field
0472 Gliscor GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0473 Mamoswine IceIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0476 Probopass RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0480 Uxie PsychicIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0481 Mesprit PsychicIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0482 Azelf PsychicIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0483 Dialga SteelIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0484 Palkia WaterIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0493 Arceus NormalIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0524 Roggenrola RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0525 Boldore RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0526 Gigalith RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0529 Drilbur GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0530 Excadrill GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field
0551 Sandile GroundIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field
0552 Krokorok GroundIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field
0553 Krookodile GroundIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field
0557 Dwebble BugIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Bug Mineral
0558 Crustle BugIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Bug Mineral
562G Yamask
Yamask
Galarian Form
GroundIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Amorphous
0564 Tirtouga WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0565 Carracosta WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0566 Archen RockIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Water 3
0567 Archeops RockIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Water 3
0598 Ferrothorn GrassIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Grass Mineral
0599 Klink SteelIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0600 Klang SteelIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0601 Klinklang SteelIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0617 Accelgor BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0618 Stunfisk GroundIC Big.png
ElectricIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
618G Stunfisk
Stunfisk
Galarian Form
GroundIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Water 1 Amorphous
0624 Pawniard DarkIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0625 Bisharp DarkIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0632 Durant BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0638 Cobalion SteelIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0639 Terrakion RockIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0645 Landorus GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0659 Bunnelby NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0660 Diggersby NormalIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Field Field
0688 Binacle RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0689 Barbaracle RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0694 Helioptile ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0695 Heliolisk ElectricIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0696 Tyrunt RockIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0697 Tyrantrum RockIC Big.png
DragonIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0698 Amaura RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0699 Aurorus RockIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0703 Carbink RockIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Mineral
0718 Zygarde DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0719 Diancie RockIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0721 Volcanion FireIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0734 Yungoos NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0735 Gumshoos NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0741 Oricorio FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0745 Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midday Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field
745Mn Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field
745D Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field
0749 Mudbray GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0750 Mudsdale GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0769 Sandygast GhostIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0770 Palossand GhostIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0772 Type: Null NormalIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0773 Silvally NormalIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0774 Minior RockIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0782 Jangmo-o DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0783 Hakamo-o DragonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0784 Kommo-o DragonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0793 Nihilego RockIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0805 Stakataka RockIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered USUM
0834 Drednaw WaterIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Monster Water 1
0837 Rolycoly RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0838 Carkol RockIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0839 Coalossal RockIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0843 Silicobra GroundIC Big.png Field Dragon
0844 Sandaconda GroundIC Big.png Field Dragon
0864 Cursola GhostIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0867 Runerigus GroundIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Amorphous
0874 Stonjourner RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation III

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0051 Dugtrio GroundIC Big.png Field Field Purified Shadow PokémonXD
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Sandstorm is a move with 14PP. It turns the current floor's weather to sandstorm for 18 turns. This move is affected by Taunt.

In Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, the weather will not end unless changed or the player has moved to the next floor.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Changes the dungeon floor's weather to Sandstorm for several turns.
MDTDS Changes the floor's weather to a Sandstorm condition.
BSL フロアの てんきを 『すなあらし』にかえる
MDGtI It changes the floor's weather to a Sandstorm condition. During a Sandstorm, all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types keep taking damage.
SMD It changes the floor's weather to a sandstorm. During a sandstorm, all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types keep taking damage.


In the anime

Goh Flygon Sandstorm.png
Flygon
Carbink Sandstorm.png
Carbink
Ash Boldore Sandstorm.png
Boldore
Khoury Gible Sandstorm.png
Gible
The user releases sand at the opponent.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Sandslash Sandslash crosses its arms and spins around counter-clockwise, whipping up a sandstorm.
Jenaro's Sandslash Hi Ho Silver... Away! Debut
Pupitar Pupitar's eyes flash blue, and it whips up a sandstorm from its body.
Ritchie's Cruise The Mystery is History None
Rico's Pupitar A Poached Ego! None
Steelix Steelix lifts its head straight up and spins around, creating a sand tornado, or the rocks with the giant spikes on Steelix's upper-body spin rapidly and sand is released from them, or Steelix floats into the air and starts rapidly spinning around in circles. It then fires a sandstorm at the opponent from its body.
Jasmine's Steelix Nerves of Steelix! None
Hun's Steelix The Legend of Thunder! None
Harrison's Steelix Playing with Fire! None
A wild Steelix All Torkoal, No Play None
Onix Onix releases a sandstorm from its body.
Brock's Onix Entei at Your Own Risk None
Nosepass Nosepass's nose glows light blue and a sandstorm whips up, or Nosepass spins around, releasing a spiraling sand tornado from its body at the opponent.
Roxanne's Nosepass A Winner by a Nosepass None
Alan's Nosepass Nosing 'Round the Mountain! None
A Coordinator's Nosepass Battling the Generation Gap! None
Camerupt Camerupt blows air out of its nose, making dirt from the ground come up and creating a sandstorm.
Vicky Winstrate's Camerupt Candid Camerupt! None
Cacnea Cacnea spins on one foot, releasing a tornado of sand and sending it at the opponent, or Cacnea waves its arms in circles and a sandstorm comes off its body, blowing the opponent away.
James's Cacnea ZigZag Zangoose! None
Magcargo Magcargo goes into its shell and spins around quickly, making a sandstorm appear.
Flannery's Mag Going, Going, Yawn None
Aggron Aggron swings its arms so one of them is in the air and its body becomes surrounded by a spiral of sand that knocks back the opponent, or Aggron stomps on the ground, kicking up dirt and sending a sand cyclone at the opponent.
A wild Aggron Pikachu's Summer Festival None
A mirage Aggron The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon None
Solrock Solrock releases a sandstorm from its body.
Tate's Solrock It's Still Rocket Roll to Me! None
Flygon Flygon flaps its wings and releases a tornado or whirlwind of sand at the opponent.
Drew's Flygon Rhapsody in Drew None
Goh's Flygon Making Battles in the Sand! None
Donphan Donphan slams its trunk into the ground, then brings it up quickly, creating a sand tornado from the dirt it kicks up.
Tyson's Donphan At the End of the Fray None
Claydol Claydol spins around quickly near the ground and whips up a sandstorm.
Spenser's Claydol Ka Boom with a View! None
Munchlax Munchlax releases a sandstorm from its body.
May's Munchlax King and Queen for a Day! Used via Metronome
Geodude Geodude lifts its arms from the ground up and creates a sandstorm.
Brock's Geodude Grating Spaces! None
Registeel Registeel waves its arms and creates a sand tornado that it launches at the opponent.
Brandon's Registeel Overjoyed! None
Larvitar Larvitar points the horn on its head at the opponent and waves it around in circles, making a sand tornado come out and push the opponent back, or Larvitar jumps into the air, glowing several different colors and then stomps down onto the ground, causing sand to swirl out from under it in all directions.
A Larvitar Matt was Pokésitting Pinch Healing! None
Chris's Larvitar The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo! None
Ninjask Ninjask flaps its wings fast and creates a huge sandstorm.
Brandon's Ninjask Pace - The Final Frontier! None
Sandshrew Sandshrew jumps and lands on the ground, kicking up dirt. Then, it motions its hands towards the opponent, releasing a sandstorm at them.
Mira's Sandshrew Sandshrew's Locker! None
Gliscor Gliscor flaps its wings and releases a sandstorm from them at the opponent.
Paul's Gliscor Riding the Winds of Change! None
Hippopotas Hippopotas blows out of its nose, creating a sandstorm and sending it at the opponent.
Hippopotas (recurring) Sleight of Sand! None
Graveler Graveler waves its arms from the ground up and releases a sandstorm at the opponent.
J's client's henchman's Graveler Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 None
A wild Graveler Genesect and the Legend Awakened None
Golem Golem waves its arms from the ground up and releases a sandstorm at the opponent.
J's client's henchman's Golem Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 None
A wild Golem Genesect and the Legend Awakened None
Wormadam Wormadam closes her arms, then opens them quickly, and a sandstorm appears and spirals around Wormadam's body.
Ursula's Wormadam Another One Gabites the Dust! None
Rhyperior Rhyperior waves one of its arms to the side, creating a tornado of sand to appear around the opponent.
Palmer's Rhyperior Challenging a Towering Figure! None
Gible Gible waves one arm to kick up sand, then waves the other to create the sandstorm, or Gible repeatedly waves its arms and a sandstorm comes out of them.
Khoury's Gible A Rivalry to Gible on! None
Gabite Gabite calls out and a giant sand twister appears and surrounds its body.
Ursula's Gabite Opposites Interact! None
Roggenrola Roggenrola spins its body, causing a large tornado of sand to form around it, or Roggenrola lowers its head slightly and a tornado of sand appears around its body. The tornado then shoots out and hits the opponent, or Roggenrola jumps into the air, glowing several different colors and then stomps down onto the ground, causing sand to swirl out from under it in all directions.
Ash's Roggenrola Gotta Catch A Roggenrola! None
Krokorok Both of Krokorok's forearms glow sparkling white. It then fires a shining golden beam from its hands at the ground, causing a giant twister of sand to spread out all over the battlefield.
Clay's Krokorok Battling the King of the Mines! None
Boldore Boldore jumps into the air, glowing several different colors and then stomps down onto the ground, causing sand to swirl out from under it in all directions.
Ash's Boldore Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1 None
Crustle A multicolored aura surrounds Crustle's body and travels down its body and into the ground. Then, a twister of sand erupts from the ground under Crustle's body, engulfing anything near it.
Cilan's Crustle Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade None
Carbink Carbink spins its body in a counterclockwise direction and then a sandstorm swirls around it, causing Pokémon to be hit by it and/or sent flying from the strong winds that are created by it or it flies in the air in a circular rotation with the front of its body always facing towards the centre of the storm will be and then it creates the sandstorm.
A wild Carbink A Diamond in the Rough! None
Sandygast Sandygast creates a sandstorm that surrounds its body, causing nearby Pokémon to be hit by the strong winds.
A Trainer's Sandygast Mounting an Electrifying Charge! None
Tyranitar Tyranitar creates a sandstorm that surrounds its body and any nearby opponents.
A wild Tyranitar Not Caving Under Pressure! None


In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


Be the Best! Pokémon B+W


Pokémon Adventures


Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl


Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Rockruff is the only Rock-type Pokémon that cannot learn Sandstorm.
  • In Generation III Sandstorm's animation was very similar to Heat Wave's, the differences being the color and the effect on the targets' sprites.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 沙暴 Sābouh
Mandarin 沙暴 Shābào *
沙雹 Shābáo *
暴風砂 Bàofēngshā *
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Zandstorm
Finland Flag.png Finnish Hiekkamyrsky
France Flag.png French Tempête de Sable*
Tempêtesable*
Germany Flag.png German Sandsturm
Greece Flag.png Greek Αμμοθύελλα Ammothýella
India Flag.png Hindi रेतीला तूफ़ान Rayteela Toofan
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Badai Pasir
Italy Flag.png Italian Terrempesta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 모래바람 Morae Baram
Poland Flag.png Polish Burza Piaskowa
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Tempestade de Areia
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Tempestade de Areia
Romania Flag.png Romanian Furtună de Deșert
Furtuna de Nisip
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Peščana Oluja
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Tormenta de Arena
Spain Flag.png Spain Tormenta Arena*
Torm. Arena*
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Sandattack
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bão Cát


Moves that cause weather conditions
StatusIC HOME.png SandstormRain DanceSunny DayHailSnowscape
Generation II TMs
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Generation II HMs
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Generation III TMs
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Generation III HMs
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Generation IV TMs
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Generation IV HMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) • 060708
Generation V TMs
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Generation V HMs
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Generation VI TMs
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798081828384858687888990919293 • 94 (XYORAS) • 9596979899100
Generation VI HMs
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Generation VII TMs
SMUSUM
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PE
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Generation VIII TMs
SwSh
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BDSP
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Generation VIII TRs (SwSh)
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