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|move=Sandstorm
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|move2=Max Rockfall
|ability=Sand Stream
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'''Sandstorm''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|砂あらし|すなあらし}}''' ''Sandstorm'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].
'''Sandstorm''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|砂あらし|すなあらし}}''' ''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 {{a|Sand Stream}} ([[Generation VI]] only) or {{m|Sandstorm}}, or eight if created while holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Smooth Rock}}. If created using Sand Stream (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced.
It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Sand Stream}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards) or {{m|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. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, {{m|Max Rockfall}} causes a sandstorm after dealing damage. The [[Ability]] {{a|Sand Spit}}, which also debuted in Sword and Shield, will create a Sandstorm if the Pokémon with the Ability is hit with a damaging move.


==Description==
==Description==
[[File:Sandstorm battle interface USUM.png|thumb|250px|The battle interface during a sandstorm in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}]]
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Rock color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Rock color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
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! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen IV
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen IV
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen V
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen V
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Gen VI
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen VI
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | Gen VII
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Gen VIII
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| If naturally occurring
| If naturally occurring
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| ''"A sandstorm is raging."''
| ''"A sandstorm is raging."''
| rowspan=2 | ''"A sandstorm brewed!"''
| rowspan=2 | ''"A sandstorm brewed!"''
| rowspan=3 colspan=2 | ''"A sandstorm kicked up!"''
| rowspan=3 colspan=3 | ''"A sandstorm kicked up!"''
| ''"The sandstorm is raging!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{m|Sandstorm}} used
| {{m|Sandstorm}} used
| ''"A <sc>Sandstorm</sc> brewed!"''
| ''"A <sc>Sandstorm</sc> brewed!"''
| ''"A sandstorm brewed!"''
| ''"A sandstorm brewed!"''
| rowspan=2 | ''"A sandstorm kicked up!"''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{a|Sand Stream}} activated
| {{a|Sand Stream}} activated
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|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| After turn is complete
| After turn is complete
| ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> rages!"''
| ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> rages."''
| colspan=2 | ''"The sandstorm rages."''
| colspan=2 | ''"The sandstorm rages."''
| colspan=2 | (no text)
| colspan=4 | (no text)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| When damaging Pokémon
| When damaging Pokémon
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| ''"{{tt|(The wild/foe's)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon and certain wild Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"''
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/foe's)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon and certain wild Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"''
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/opposing)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon and certain wild Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"'
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/opposing)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon and certain wild Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"'
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/The opposing/Totem)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon and certain wild Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"'
| ''"{{tt|(The wild/The opposing/<Trainer>'s)|No prefix when referring to player's Pokémon and certain wild Pokémon}} <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"'
|-
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | When sandstorm ends
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | When sandstorm ends
| style="background:#FFF" | ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> subsided."''
| style="background:#FFF" | ''"The <sc>Sandstorm</sc> subsided."''
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan=4 | ''"The sandstorm subsided."''
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan=6 | ''"The sandstorm subsided."''
|}
|}


==On the field==
==On the field==
===Main series===
{{weatherloch|rock}}
{{weatherloch|rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| Within the desert part
| Within the desert part
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Sinnoh]]
| [[Sinnoh]]
| {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}
| {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}
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| Always
| Always
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Unova]]
| [[Desert Resort]]
| [[Desert Resort]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Always
| Always
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Unova]]
| [[Lentimas Town]], [[Reversal Mountain]] exterior
| Sometimes<br>April 1, 3, 6, 8, 10-11, 18, 20, 23-24, 26-28, 30
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Alola]]
| [[Haina Desert]]
| 5:00 PM - 9:59 AM
|}
 
In Galar, there are different types of weather occurring in the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor. The type of weather will affect which wild Pokémon appear in the area. During Sandstorm overworld weather, the in-battle weather condition will be Sandstorm. There are nine types of weather in the Wild Area. It is the only weather condition to not occur in the [[Crown Tundra]]. For Sandstorm to occur in the Wild Area, there is a prerequisite to have first visited Hammerlocke.
 
===Mystery Dungeon series===
{| style="background: #{{Rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Rock color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | <span style="color:#000">Game</span>
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | <span style="color:#000">Dungeon</span>
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}" | <span style="color:#000">Floors</span>
! style="background:#{{Rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | <span style="color:#000">Notes</span><noinclude>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Uproar Forest]]
| 3 and 6
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Howling Forest]]
| 3, 6, 9 and 13
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Lightning Field]]
| 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Mt. Faraway]]
| 4, 8, 10, 14, 17, 22,<br/>24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34<br/>and 36
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Northern Range]]
| 4, 8, 11 and 15
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Pitfall Valley]]
| 3, 6, 10 and 15
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Desert Region]]
| 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14,<br/>15 and 18
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Wyvern Hill]]
| 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24<br/>and 28
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Purity Forest]]
| 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,<br/>43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67,<br/>81 and 89
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}
| [[Northern Desert]]
| 6, 10 and 11
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}
| [[Lost Wilderness]]
| 4
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}
| [[Shimmer Desert]]
| 3 and 9
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}
| {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}}
| 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}
| [[Zero Isle North]]
| 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30,<br/>35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60,<br/>65, 70 and 74
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}
| [[Zero Isle East]]
| 10, 17, 26, 28 and 36
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}
| [[Zero Isle West]]
| 9, 10, 17, 18, 26, 27,<br/>35 and 36
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}
| [[Zero Isle South]]
| 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,<br/>43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67, <br/>81 and 89
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead<br/>The weather on floors 21 and 24 might be overriden by {{a|Snow Warning}} hail
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|S}}
| [[Zero Isle Center]]
| 15, 21, 24 and 28
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|S}}
| [[Destiny Tower (Explorers of Sky)|Destiny Tower]]
| 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,<br/>43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67, <br/>81 and 89
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead<br/>The weather on floors 21 and 24 might be overriden by {{a|Snow Warning}} hail
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|S}}
| [[Southeastern Islands]]
| 4, 8, 12, 15 and 24
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|S}}
| [[Inferno Cave]]
| 7, 15, 17, 24 and 28
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|S}}
| [[Star Cave]]
| 14
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|S}}
| [[Sky Peak Mountain Path]]
| Summit 2
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|S}}
| [[Fortune Ravine]]
| Pit
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|S}}
| [[Southern Jungle]]
| 4, 7 and 10
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|}
|}
Additionally, in the following dungeons, [[Pokémon]] with {{a|Sand Stream}} can spawn, causing sandstorms to occur and possibly override existing weather:
*In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team|Red and Blue Rescue Team]], on floors 50-60 of Western Cave, {{p|Tyranitar}} can spawn.
*In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness|Explorers]] [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|series]]:
** Tyranitar on floors 2-10 of [[Quicksand Pit]], floors 41-50 of [[Zero Isle North]] and floors 8-20 of [[Zero Isle Center]]
** {{p|Hippopotas}} on floors 3-10 of Quicksand Pit and 3-6 of [[Southern Jungle]]
** {{p|Hippowdon}} on floors 4-12 of [[Deep Dusk Forest]], floors 1-10 of [[Dark Crater]], floors 50-60 of Zero Isle North, floors 91-95 of [[Zero Isle South]], floors 86-90 of [[Destiny Tower (Explorers of Sky)|Destiny Tower]] and in [[Dusk Forest]] during [[In the Future of Darkness|Special Episode 5]].


==Effects==
==Effects==
===In battle===
===In battle===
* At the end of each turn, damages each Pokémon for <sup>1</sup>/<sub>16</sub> (⅛ in [[Generation II]]) of its maximum HP, unless it is {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, or {{type|Ground}}, has one of the Abilities {{a|Sand Force}}, {{a|Sand Rush}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}, {{a|Magic Guard}} or {{a|Overcoat}}; or is holding the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Safety Goggles}}.
* At the end of each turn, damages each Pokémon for <sup>1</sup>/<sub>16</sub> (⅛ in [[Generation II]]) of its maximum HP, unless it is {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, or {{type|Ground}}; has one of the Abilities {{a|Sand Force}}, {{a|Sand Rush}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}, {{a|Magic Guard}}, or {{a|Overcoat}}; or is holding [[Safety Goggles]].
* Activates the following [[Ability|Abilities]]: {{a|Sand Force}}, {{a|Sand Rush}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}.
* Activates the following [[Ability|Abilities]]: {{a|Sand Force}}, {{a|Sand Rush}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}.
* From Generation IV onward, raises the {{stat|Special Defense}} of all {{type|Rock}} Pokémon by 50%.
* From Generation IV onward, raises the {{stat|Special Defense}} of all {{type|Rock}} Pokémon by 50%.
* Changes {{m|Weather Ball}} to a {{type|Rock}} move and doubles its power.
* Changes {{m|Weather Ball}} to a {{type|Rock}} move and doubles its power.
* Causes {{m|Solar Beam}} to only deal half of its normal damage.
* From Generation III onward, halves the power of {{m|Solar Beam}} and {{m|Solar Blade}}.
* Causes {{m|Shore Up}} to recover ⅔ of max {{stat|HP}} instead of ½.
* Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ¼ of max {{stat|HP}} (half the normal amount in [[Generation II]]).
* Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ¼ of max {{stat|HP}} (half the normal amount in [[Generation II]]).


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to {{g|X and Y}}, {{m|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 {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Sweet Scent and Honey are unaffected by the weather.
From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to {{g|X and Y}}, {{m|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 from {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} onward, Sweet Scent and Honey are unaffected by the weather.


==Variations==
==Variations==
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Goh Flygon Sandstorm.png|thumb|250px|Sandstorm in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{main|Sandstorm (move)#In the anime|Sandstorm (move) → In the anime}}
{{main|Sandstorm (move)#In the anime|Sandstorm (move) → In the anime}}
<!--{{main|Sand Stream (ability)#In the anime|Sand Stream (ability) → In the anime}}-->
{{main|Max Rockfall (move)#In the anime|Max Rockfall (move) → In the anime}}
{{main|Sand Stream (Ability)#In the anime|Sand Stream (Ability) → In the anime}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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==In other generations==
==In other generations==
===In battle===
===In battle===
{{Movegen|
====Core series games====
type=Rock|
{{Movegen
genII=Sandstorm II|
|type=Rock
genIII=Sandstorm III|
|genII=Sandstorm II
genIV=Sandstorm IV|
|genIII=Sandstorm III
genV=Sandstorm V|
|genIV=Sandstorm IV
|genV=Sandstorm V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Rock
|genVI=Sandstorm VI
|genVII=Sandstorm VII
|genVIII=Sandstorm VIII
}}
}}
{{Movegen|
 
type=Rock|
====Side series games====
Stad2=Sandstorm Stad2|
{{Movegen
Colo=Sandstorm Colo|
|type=Rock
|Stad2=Sandstorm Stad2
|Colo=Sandstorm Colo
|XD=Sandstorm XD
|PBR=Sandstorm PBR
}}
}}
{{Movegen|
 
type=Rock|
====Spin-off games====
PMDRB=Sandstorm PMD RB|
{{Movegen
|type=Rock
|PMDRB=Sandstorm PMD RB
}}
 
===Interface elements===
{{Movegen
|type=Rock
|BW=Sandstorm icon BW
|B2W2=Sandstorm icon B2W2
|genVII=Sandstorm battle interface SM
|genVII2=Sandstorm battle interface USUM
}}
}}


===In the overworld===
===In the overworld===
====Normal====
====Normal====
{{Movegen|
{{Movegen
type=Rock|
|type=Rock
genIII=Sandstorm III Field|
|genIII=Sandstorm III Field
genIV=Sandstorm IV Field|
|genIV=Sandstorm IV Field
genV=Sandstorm V Field|
|genV=Sandstorm V Field
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Rock
|genVI=Sandstorm VI Field
|genVII=Sandstorm VII Field
|genVIII=Sandstorm VIII Field
|BDSP=Sandstorm BDSP Field
}}
}}
[[File:Sandstorm unused FRLG.png|frame|center|Unused sandstorm weather in FRLG.]]
[[File:Sandstorm unused FRLG.png|frame|center|Unused sandstorm weather in FRLG.]]


====Light====
====Light====
{{Movegen|
{{Movegen
type=Rock|
|type=Rock
genV=Sandstorm V Field Light|
|genV=Sandstorm V Field Light
}}
}}


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| style="background:#fff;" | The sandstorm rages.{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}
| style="background:#fff;" | The sandstorm rages.{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | The sandstorm is raging.{{sup/6|XYORAS}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | The sandstorm is raging.{{sup/6|XYORAS}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|}
|}
*There is a typo in [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Pokédex & Postgame Adventure Guide]] that states that during the sandstorm weather condition, the Speed of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon goes up, rather than the Special Defense stat.
*There is a mistake in [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: The Official Kalos Region Pokédex & Postgame Adventure Guide]] that states that during the sandstorm weather condition, the Speed of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon goes up, rather than the Special Defense stat.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
{{Langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|zh_yue=沙暴 ''{{tt|Sābouh|Sandstorm}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>沙雹 ''{{tt|Sābohk|Sandstorm}}'' {{tt|*|Anime, manga}}
|zh_cmn=沙暴 ''{{tt|Shābào|Sandstorm}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>沙雹 ''{{tt|Shābáo|Sandstorm}}'' {{tt|*|Anime, manga}}
|cs=Písečná bouře
|fr=Tempête de sable
|fr=Tempête de sable
|de=Sandsturm
|de=Sandsturm
|id=Badai pasir
|it=Tempesta di sabbia
|it=Tempesta di sabbia
|ko=모래바람 ''Molaebalam''
|ko=모래바람 ''Molaebalam''
|es=Tormenta de arena}}
|pl=Burza piaskowa
|ms=Ribut pasir
|pt=Tempestade de areia
|es=Tormenta de arena
|th=พายุทราย ''Phayusai''
|vi=Bão cát}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{Weathernav|Rock}}
{{Weathernav|Rock}}
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[[de:Wetter#Sandsturm]]
[[de:Wetter#Sandsturm]]
[[es:Clima#Tormenta de arena]]
[[fr:Climat#Tempête de sable]]
[[fr:Climat#Tempête de sable]]
[[it:Condizione meteorologica#Tempesta di sabbia]]
[[it:Tempesta di sabbia]]
[[ja:すなあらし (天気)]]
[[ja:すなあらし (天気)]]
[[pl:Warunki pogodowe#Burza piaskowa]]
[[zh:沙暴（天气）]]
[[zh:沙雹（天气）]]

Latest revision as of 20:11, 10 September 2024

Sandstorm
砂あらし Sandstorm
Sandstorm IX Field.png
Sandstorm weather IX.png
Move Ability
Sandstorm
Max Rockfall 		Sand Stream
Sand Spit

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. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Max Rockfall causes a sandstorm after dealing damage. The Ability Sand Spit, which also debuted in Sword and Shield, will create a Sandstorm if the Pokémon with the Ability is hit with a damaging move.

Description

The battle interface during a sandstorm in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Event Gen II Gen III Gen IV Gen V Gen VI Gen VII Gen VIII
If naturally occurring N/A "A sandstorm is raging." "A sandstorm brewed!" "A sandstorm kicked up!" "The sandstorm is raging!"
Sandstorm used "A Sandstorm brewed!" "A sandstorm brewed!" "A sandstorm kicked up!"
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!"' "(The wild/The opposing/Totem) <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"' "(The wild/The opposing/<Trainer>'s) <Pokémon> is buffeted by the sandstorm!"'
When sandstorm ends "The Sandstorm subsided." "The sandstorm subsided."

On the field

Main series

Game Region Location Conditions
RSEORAS Hoenn Route 111 Within the desert part
DPPtBDSP Sinnoh Route 228 Always
BWW2 Unova Route 4 Always
BWB2W2 Unova Desert Resort Always
B2W2 Unova Lentimas Town, Reversal Mountain exterior Sometimes
April 1, 3, 6, 8, 10-11, 18, 20, 23-24, 26-28, 30
SMUSUM Alola Haina Desert 5:00 PM - 9:59 AM

In Galar, there are different types of weather occurring in the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor. The type of weather will affect which wild Pokémon appear in the area. During Sandstorm overworld weather, the in-battle weather condition will be Sandstorm. There are nine types of weather in the Wild Area. It is the only weather condition to not occur in the Crown Tundra. For Sandstorm to occur in the Wild Area, there is a prerequisite to have first visited Hammerlocke.

Mystery Dungeon series

Game Dungeon Floors Notes
MDRB Uproar Forest 3 and 6 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Howling Forest 3, 6, 9 and 13 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Lightning Field 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Mt. Faraway 4, 8, 10, 14, 17, 22,
24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34
and 36 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Northern Range 4, 8, 11 and 15 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Pitfall Valley 3, 6, 10 and 15 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Desert Region 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14,
15 and 18
MDRB Wyvern Hill 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24
and 28 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Purity Forest 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,
43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67,
81 and 89 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDTDS Northern Desert 6, 10 and 11
MDTDS Lost Wilderness 4
MDTDS Shimmer Desert 3 and 9
MDTDS Mystery Jungle 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDTDS Zero Isle North 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30,
35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60,
65, 70 and 74 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDTDS Zero Isle East 10, 17, 26, 28 and 36 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDTDS Zero Isle West 9, 10, 17, 18, 26, 27,
35 and 36 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDTDS Zero Isle South 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,
43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67,
81 and 89 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
The weather on floors 21 and 24 might be overriden by Snow Warning hail
MDS Zero Isle Center 15, 21, 24 and 28 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDS Destiny Tower 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,
43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67,
81 and 89 		Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
The weather on floors 21 and 24 might be overriden by Snow Warning hail
MDS Southeastern Islands 4, 8, 12, 15 and 24 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDS Inferno Cave 7, 15, 17, 24 and 28 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDS Star Cave 14 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDS Sky Peak Mountain Path Summit 2 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDS Fortune Ravine Pit Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDS Southern Jungle 4, 7 and 10 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead

Additionally, in the following dungeons, Pokémon with Sand Stream can spawn, causing sandstorms to occur and possibly override existing weather:

Effects

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 from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire onward, 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

Sandstorm in the anime
Main article: Sandstorm (move) → In the anime
Main article: Max Rockfall (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

Sandstorm II.png Sandstorm III.png Sandstorm IV.png Sandstorm V.png
Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V
Sandstorm VI.png Sandstorm VII.png Sandstorm VIII.png
Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII

Side series games

Sandstorm Stad2.png Sandstorm Colo.png Sandstorm XD.png Sandstorm PBR.png
Stadium 2 Colosseum XD Battle Revolution

Spin-off games

Sandstorm PMD RB.png
MD: Red and Blue

Interface elements

Sandstorm icon BW.png Sandstorm icon B2W2.png Sandstorm battle interface SM.png
Sandstorm battle interface USUM.png
BW B2W2 Generation VII

In the overworld

Normal

Sandstorm III Field.png Sandstorm IV Field.png Sandstorm V Field.png
Generation III Generation IV Generation V
Sandstorm VI Field.png Sandstorm VII Field.png Sandstorm VIII Field.png Sandstorm BDSP Field.png
Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII BDSP
Unused sandstorm weather in FRLG.

Light

Sandstorm V Field Light.png
Generation V

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.XYORASSM

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 沙暴 Sābouh *
沙雹 Sābohk *
Mandarin 沙暴 Shābào *
沙雹 Shābáo *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Písečná bouře
France Flag.png French Tempête de sable
Germany Flag.png German Sandsturm
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Badai pasir
Italy Flag.png Italian Tempesta di sabbia
South Korea Flag.png Korean 모래바람 Molaebalam
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Ribut pasir
Poland Flag.png Polish Burza piaskowa
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Tempestade de areia
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tormenta de arena
Thailand Flag.png Thai พายุทราย Phayusai
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bão cát


Weather conditions
Harsh sunlight • Rain • Sandstorm • Hail • Snow • Shadowy aura • Fog
Extremely harsh sunlight • Heavy rain • Strong winds
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