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'''Sandstorm''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|砂あらし|すなあらし}}''' ''Sandstorm'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].
'''Sandstorm''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|砂あらし|すなあらし}}''' ''Sandstorm'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].


It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Sand Stream}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards) or {{m|Sandstorm}}, or eight if created while holding a [[Smooth Rock]]. If created using Sand Stream (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, {{m|Max Rockfall}} causes a sandstorm after dealing damage. The ability {{a|Sand Spit}}, which also debuted in Sword and Shield, will create a Sandstorm if the Pokémon with the ability is hit with a damaging move.
It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Sand Stream}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards) or {{m|Sandstorm}}, or eight if created while holding a [[Smooth Rock]]. If created using Sand Stream (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, {{m|Max Rockfall}} causes a sandstorm after dealing damage. The [[Ability]] {{a|Sand Spit}}, which also debuted in Sword and Shield, will create a Sandstorm if the Pokémon with the Ability is hit with a damaging move.


==Description==
==Description==
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|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| After turn is complete
| After turn is complete
| ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> rages!"''
| ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> rages."''
| colspan=2 | ''"The sandstorm rages."''
| colspan=2 | ''"The sandstorm rages."''
| colspan=4 | (no text)
| colspan=4 | (no text)
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| Within the desert part
| Within the desert part
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Sinnoh]]
| [[Sinnoh]]
| {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}
| {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}
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| [[Desert Resort]]
| [[Desert Resort]]
| Always
| Always
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| style="background:#FFF" | [[Alola]]
| [[Unova]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[Haina Desert]]
| [[Lentimas Town]]
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 5:00 PM - 9:59 AM
| Sometimes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Reversal Mountain]] external
| Sometimes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Alola]]
| [[Haina Desert]]
| 5:00 PM - 9:59 AM
|}
|}


In Galar, there are different types of weather occurring in the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor. During Sandstorm overworld weather, the in-battle weather condition will be Sandstorm. There are nine types of weather in the Wild Area. For Sandstorm to occur in the Wild Area, there is a prerequisite to have first visited Hammerlocke.
In Galar, there are different types of weather occurring in the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor. The type of weather will affect which wild Pokémon appear in the area. During Sandstorm overworld weather, the in-battle weather condition will be Sandstorm. There are nine types of weather in the Wild Area. It is the only weather condition to not occur in the [[Crown Tundra]]. For Sandstorm to occur in the Wild Area, there is a prerequisite to have first visited Hammerlocke.


===Mystery Dungeon series===
===Mystery Dungeon series===
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| [[Desert Region]]
| [[Desert Region]]
| 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14,<br/>15 and 18
| 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14,<br/>15 and 18
|  
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
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==Effects==
==Effects==
[[File:Roxanne Nosepass Sandstorm.png|thumb|250px|Sandstorm in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===In battle===
===In battle===
* At the end of each turn, damages each Pokémon for <sup>1</sup>/<sub>16</sub> (⅛ in [[Generation II]]) of its maximum HP, unless it is {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, or {{type|Ground}}; has one of the Abilities {{a|Sand Force}}, {{a|Sand Rush}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}, {{a|Magic Guard}}, or {{a|Overcoat}}; or is holding [[Safety Goggles]].
* At the end of each turn, damages each Pokémon for <sup>1</sup>/<sub>16</sub> (⅛ in [[Generation II]]) of its maximum HP, unless it is {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, or {{type|Ground}}; has one of the Abilities {{a|Sand Force}}, {{a|Sand Rush}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}, {{a|Magic Guard}}, or {{a|Overcoat}}; or is holding [[Safety Goggles]].
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Goh Flygon Sandstorm.png|thumb|250px|Sandstorm in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{main|Sandstorm (move)#In the anime|Sandstorm (move) → In the anime}}
{{main|Sandstorm (move)#In the anime|Sandstorm (move) → In the anime}}
{{main|Sand Stream (Ability)#In the anime|Sand Stream (Ability) → In the anime}}
{{main|Sand Stream (Ability)#In the anime|Sand Stream (Ability) → In the anime}}
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | The sandstorm is raging.{{sup/6|XYORAS}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | The sandstorm is raging.{{sup/6|XYORAS}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|}
|}
*There is a typo in [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Pokédex & Postgame Adventure Guide]] that states that during the sandstorm weather condition, the Speed of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon goes up, rather than the Special Defense stat.
*There is a mistake in [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Pokédex & Postgame Adventure Guide]] that states that during the sandstorm weather condition, the Speed of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon goes up, rather than the Special Defense stat.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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[[es:Clima#Tormenta de arena]]
[[es:Clima#Tormenta de arena]]
[[fr:Climat#Tempête de sable]]
[[fr:Climat#Tempête de sable]]
[[it:Condizione atmosferica#Tempesta di sabbia]]
[[it:Tempesta di sabbia]]
[[ja:すなあらし (天気)]]
[[ja:すなあらし (天気)]]
[[zh:沙暴（天气）]]
[[zh:沙暴（天气）]]

Revision as of 13:28, 30 April 2022

Sandstorm
砂あらし Sandstorm
Sandstorm VIII Field.png
Sandstorm VIII.png
Move Ability
Sandstorm
Max Rockfall 		Sand Stream
Sand Spit

Sandstorm (Japanese: 砂あらし Sandstorm) is a type of weather introduced in battle in Generation II. It was introduced in the overworld in Generation III.

It will last for five turns if created using Sand Stream (Generation VI onwards) or Sandstorm, or eight if created while holding a Smooth Rock. If created using Sand Stream (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Max Rockfall causes a sandstorm after dealing damage. The Ability Sand Spit, which also debuted in Sword and Shield, will create a Sandstorm if the Pokémon with the Ability is hit with a damaging move.

Description

The battle interface during a sandstorm in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Event Gen II Gen III Gen IV Gen V Gen VI Gen VII Gen VIII
If naturally occurring N/A "A sandstorm is raging." "A sandstorm brewed!" "A sandstorm kicked up!" "The sandstorm is raging!"
Sandstorm used "A Sandstorm brewed!" "A sandstorm brewed!" "A sandstorm kicked up!"
Sand Stream activated N/A "(Wild/Foe) <Pokémon>'s Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!" "(The wild/foe's) <Pokémon>'s Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!"
After turn is complete "The Sandstorm rages." "The sandstorm rages." (no text)
When damaging Pokémon "The Sandstorm hits (Enemy) <Pokémon>!" "(Wild/Foe) <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!" "(The wild/foe's) <Pokémon> is buffeted by the Sandstorm!" "(The wild/foe's) <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!" "(The wild/opposing) <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"' "(The wild/The opposing/Totem) <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"' "(The wild/opposing) <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"'
When sandstorm ends "The Sandstorm subsided." "The sandstorm subsided."

On the field

Main series

Game Region Location Conditions
RSEORAS Hoenn Route 111 Within the desert part
DPPtBDSP Sinnoh Route 228 Always
BWW2 Unova Route 4 Always
BWB2W2 Unova Desert Resort Always
B2W2 Unova Lentimas Town Sometimes
B2W2 Unova Reversal Mountain external Sometimes
SMUSUM Alola Haina Desert 5:00 PM - 9:59 AM

In Galar, there are different types of weather occurring in the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor. The type of weather will affect which wild Pokémon appear in the area. During Sandstorm overworld weather, the in-battle weather condition will be Sandstorm. There are nine types of weather in the Wild Area. It is the only weather condition to not occur in the Crown Tundra. For Sandstorm to occur in the Wild Area, there is a prerequisite to have first visited Hammerlocke.

Mystery Dungeon series

Game Dungeon Floors Notes
MDRB Uproar Forest 3 and 6 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Howling Forest 3, 6, 9 and 13 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Lightning Field 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Mt. Faraway 4, 8, 10, 14, 17, 22,
24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34
and 36 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Northern Range 4, 8, 11 and 15 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Pitfall Valley 3, 6, 10 and 15 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Desert Region 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14,
15 and 18
MDRB Wyvern Hill 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24
and 28 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Purity Forest 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,
43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67,
81 and 89 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead

Additionally, on floors 50 to 60 of Western Cave, Tyranitar can spawn, overriding any pre-existing weather with sandstorm.

Effects

In battle

Outside of battle

From Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to Pokémon X and Y, Sweet Scent and Honey will fail if there is a sandstorm in the area, or if any other type of weather is present. In the Generation III games and from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire onward, Sweet Scent and Honey are unaffected by the weather.

Variations

Normal

Sand is whipped around by wind, making it difficult to see. Found in Hoenn on Route 111, in Sinnoh on Route 228, and in Unova inside the Desert Resort.

Light

Several sand particles are whipped diagonally across the screen. In Generation V, it is found on Route 4BWW2 and at the entrance to the Desert ResortBWB2W2.

Windstorm

This variation does not create sandstorm weather in battles where it occurs, but the overworld effect resembles a sandstorm. Found in Kalos on Route 13, bits of dust and debris are blown around by a strong wind from the west. Occasionally the wind abates, but whenever it is blowing, it hinders the player's movement westward.

In the anime

Sandstorm in the anime
Main article: Sandstorm (move) → In the anime
Main article: Sand Stream (Ability) → In the anime

In the manga

Main article: Sandstorm (move) → In the manga
Main article: Sand Stream (Ability) → In the manga

In other generations

In battle

Core series games

Sandstorm II.png Sandstorm III.png Sandstorm IV.png Sandstorm V.png
Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V
Sandstorm VI.png Sandstorm VII.png Sandstorm VIII.png
Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII

Side series games

Sandstorm Stad2.png Sandstorm Colo.png Sandstorm XD.png Sandstorm PBR.png
Stadium 2 Colosseum XD Battle Revolution

Spin-off games

Sandstorm PMD RB.png
MD: Red and Blue

Interface elements

Sandstorm icon BW.png Sandstorm icon B2W2.png Sandstorm battle interface SM.png
Sandstorm battle interface USUM.png
BW B2W2 Generation VII

In the overworld

Normal

Sandstorm III Field.png Sandstorm IV Field.png Sandstorm V Field.png
Generation III Generation IV Generation V
Sandstorm VI Field.png Sandstorm VII Field.png Sandstorm VIII Field.png
Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII
Unused sandstorm weather in FRLG.

Light

Sandstorm V Field Light.png
Generation V

Trivia

  • Some lines of unused sandstorm quotes appear within the code of the games. These appear to be weather-triggered quotes from previous games.
A sandstorm is raging.DPPtHGSS
The sandstorm rages.BWB2W2
The sandstorm is raging.XYORASSM

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 沙暴 Sābouh *
沙雹 Sābohk *
Mandarin 沙暴 Shābào *
沙雹 Shābáo *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Písečná bouře
France Flag.png French Tempête de sable
Germany Flag.png German Sandsturm
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Badai pasir
Italy Flag.png Italian Tempesta di sabbia
South Korea Flag.png Korean 모래바람 Molaebalam
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Ribut pasir
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Tempestade de areia
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tormenta de arena
Thailand Flag.png Thai พายุทราย Phayusai
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bão cát


Weather conditions
Harsh sunlight • Rain • Sandstorm • Hail • Snow • Shadowy aura • Fog
Extremely harsh sunlight • Heavy rain • Strong winds
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