Sandstorm (weather condition)
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| Move | Ability |
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| Sandstorm | Sand Stream |
Sandstorm is a weather condition introduced in battle in Generation II. It will last for five turns if created using Sandstorm (eight if the user is holding a Smooth Rock) or Sand Stream (Generation VI only). If encountered in the overworld or created using Sand Stream (prior to Generation VI), it will last until replaced.
Description
- When activated:
- "A Sandstorm brewed!"*
- "A sandstorm brewed!"*
- "A sandstorm kicked up!"*
- When damaging Pokémon:
- "The Sandstorm hits Enemy <Pokémon>!*
- "Wild/Foe is buffeted by the sandstorm!*
- After turn is complete:
- "The Sandstorm rages!"*
- "The Sandstorm rages!"*
- When sandstorm ends:
- "The Sandstorm subsided."*
- "The Sandstorm subsided."*
- Unused:
- "A sandstorm is raging."*
On the field
| Game | Region | Location | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSE | Hoenn | Route 111 | Within the desert part |
| Sinnoh | Route 228 | ||
| Unova | Route 4, Desert Resort |
Effects
In battle
Advantages
- Activates the following Abilities: Sand Force, Sand Rush, Sand Veil.
- Raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50% (Generation IV onwards).
- Changes Weather Ball to a Rock-type move and doubles its power.
Disadvantages
- Damages all Pokémon not part Rock-, Steel-, or Ground-type or those who don't have Sand Force, Sand Rush, Sand Veil, Magic Guard or Overcoat as their Ability.
- Causes Solar Beam to only deal half of its normal damage.
- Causes Moonlight, Synthesis, and Morning Sun to recover ¼ of max HP (half the normal amount in Generation II).
Variations
There has been only one variation so far. Sand is whipped around by wind, making it difficult to see.
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
In the overworld
| File:Sandstorm Field.png | File:Sinnoh Route 228 sandstorm.png |
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| Generation III | Generation IV | Generation V |
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| Weather conditions | |
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| Harsh sunlight • Rain • Sandstorm • Hail • Snow • Shadowy aura • Fog Extremely harsh sunlight • Heavy rain • Strong winds |
