Sandstorm (weather condition)

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Sandstorm
砂あらし Sandstorm
Sandstorm V Field.png
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Move Ability
Sandstorm Sand Stream
The battle interface during a sandstorm in Sun and Moon

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.

Description

Event Gen II Gen III Gen IV Gen V Gen VI
If naturally occurring N/A "A sandstorm is raging." "A sandstorm brewed!" "A sandstorm kicked up!"
Sandstorm used "A Sandstorm brewed!" "A sandstorm brewed!"
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!"'
When sandstorm ends "The Sandstorm subsided." "The sandstorm subsided."

On the field

Game Region Location Conditions
RSEORAS Hoenn Route 111 Within the desert part
DPPt Sinnoh Route 228 Always
BWW2 Unova Route 4 Always
BWB2W2 Unova Desert Resort Always
SM Alola Haina Desert 5:00 PM - 9:59 AM

Effects

Ash's Pikachu in a sandstorm

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 Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, 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

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

Spin-off series games

In the overworld

Normal

Unused sandstorm weather in FRLG.

Light

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.XYORAS

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 沙雹 Sābohk
Mandarin 沙雹 Shābáo
France Flag.png French Tempête de sable
Germany Flag.png German Sandsturm
Italy Flag.png Italian Tempesta di sabbia
South Korea Flag.png Korean 모래바람 Molaebalam
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Tempestade de areia
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tormenta de arena


Weather conditions
Harsh sunlightRainSandstormHailSnowShadowy auraFog
Extremely harsh sunlightHeavy rainStrong winds