Sandstorm (Pokémon Move)
Sandstorm Effect
Effect
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
In-Depth Effect
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. Pokémon that are not ground, rock, or steel take 1/16 their max HP at the end of every turn. Every rock Pokémon's original Special Defense is raised by 50% for the duration of this effect. solar beam's power is halved. moonlight, morning sun, and synthesis only heal 1/4 the user's max HP.
Sandstorm Move Data
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Introduced in | Generation 2 |
| Power Points (PP) | 10 |
| Base Power | |
| Accuracy | |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | Entire field The entire field. Affects all Pokémon. |
Machine/Record
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| Emerald | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except ROCK, GROUND, and STEEL. |
| Diamond Pearl | A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. |
| Platinum | A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. |
| Black White | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| Black 2 White 2 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| X Y | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| Sun Moon | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| Sword Shield | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
Pokémon that Learn Sandstorm by Leveling Up
Pokémon that Learn Sandstorm by Machine
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| 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 |