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Sandstorm

Pokemon that are not Rock, Ground, or Steel types take damage equal to 1/16 of their max HP at the end of every turn. Boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock-type Pokemon by 50%.

Weather

Abilities Related to Sandstorm

Sand Veil

Boosts the Pokemon’s evasiveness by 25% in a sandstorm.

Sand Stream

Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns when the Pokemon enters a battle.

Overcoat

The Pokemon takes no damage from sandstorms and is immune to moves and Abilities involving powder.

Sand Rush

Doubles the Pokemon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.

Sand Force

Boosts the power of the Pokemon’s Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves by 30% in a sandstorm.

Sand Spit

Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns when the Pokemon takes damage from moves.

Items Related to Sandstorm

Smooth Rock

When the holder summons a sandstorm with its moves or Ability, the duration is extended by 3 turns. (Total duration: 8 turns)

Moves Related to Sandstorm

Move Type Category Power Acc PP Prio Description
SandstormRockStatus—∞80Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns.
Weather BallNormalSpecial50100120When a weather condition is present, this move’s power is doubled and its type changes. Harsh sunlight: Fire type. Rain: Water type. Snow: Ice type. Sandstorm: Rock type.