Sand Force (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

In-Depth Effect

During a sandstorm, this Pokémon's rock-, ground-, and steel-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.

Pokémon with Sand Force Stats

Pokémon with Sand Force	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	5
As a Hidden Ability	13
Total Pokémon	18

Game Descriptions

Black White	Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
Black 2 White 2	Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
X Y	Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
Sun Moon	Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Sword Shield	Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.

Pokémon with Sand Force as an Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#529		Drilbur	Ground	Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker(Hidden)	413	60	85	40	30	45	68
#530		Excadrill	GroundSteel	Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker(Hidden)	643	110	135	60	50	65	88
#645		Landorus Incarnate	GroundFlying	Sand Force Sheer Force(Hidden)	725	89	125	90	115	80	101
#10058		Garchomp Mega	DragonGround	Sand Force	870	108	170	115	120	95	92
#10072		Steelix Mega	SteelGround	Sand Force	735	75	125	230	55	95	30

Pokémon with Sand Force as a Hidden Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#50		Diglett	Ground	Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force(Hidden)	320	10	55	25	35	45	95
#51		Dugtrio	Ground	Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force(Hidden)	525	35	100	50	50	70	120
#299		Nosepass	Rock	Sturdy Magnet Pull Sand Force(Hidden)	420	30	45	135	45	90	30
#422		Shellos	Water	Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force(Hidden)	373	76	48	48	57	62	34
#423		Gastrodon	WaterGround	Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force(Hidden)	558	111	83	68	92	82	39
#449		Hippopotas	Ground	Sand Stream Sand Force(Hidden)	402	68	72	78	38	42	32
#450		Hippowdon	Ground	Sand Stream Sand Force(Hidden)	637	108	112	118	68	72	47
#476		Probopass	RockSteel	Sturdy Magnet Pull Sand Force(Hidden)	580	60	55	145	75	150	40
#524		Roggenrola	Rock	Sturdy Weak Armor Sand Force(Hidden)	355	55	75	85	25	25	15
#525		Boldore	Rock	Sturdy Weak Armor Sand Force(Hidden)	495	70	105	105	50	40	20
#526		Gigalith	Rock	Sturdy Sand Stream Sand Force(Hidden)	650	85	135	130	60	80	25
#10105		Diglett Alola	GroundSteel	Sand Veil Tangling Hair Sand Force(Hidden)	320	10	55	30	35	45	90
#10106		Dugtrio Alola	GroundSteel	Sand Veil Tangling Hair Sand Force(Hidden)	525	35	100	60	50	70	110

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	No
Emerald	No
FireRed LeafGreen	No
Diamond Pearl	No
Platinum	No
HeartGold SoulSilver	No
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes