Sandstorm (move)
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Sandstorm (Japanese: すなあらし Sandstorm) is a non-damaging Template:Type2 move introduced in Generation II.
Effect
Generation II
When this move is used a sandstorm will brew. This effect will last for 5 turns. This clears any other weather effect.
While Sandstorm is in effect, all Pokémon who are not of the Steel-, Rock-, or Template:Type2s will be damaged 1/16 of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. Pokémon in the semi-invulnerable turn of Dig will also not take damage from Sandstorm, regardless of type.
Generation III
Sandstorm works as in Generation II. Pokémon with the Sand Stream ability invoke a semi-permanent sandstorm when entering battle. Pokémon with the Sand Veil ability increase their Evasion by 1 stage (25%) and are immune to Sandstorm's damaging effect. Moonlight and Morning Sun only restore ¼ of the user's maximum HP. Dive will also prevent damage from Sandstorm during the semi-invulnerable turn.
Additionally, Weather Ball become Rock-type.
Generation IV
In addition to all effects from Generation III, all Rock-type Pokémon will have their Special Defense raised by 50% for the duration of the sandstorm. Synthesis also restores only ¼ of the user's maximum HP. Also, if a Smooth Rock is held when Sandstorm is used, its duration is lengthened from 5 to 8 turns.
Learnset
Generation II
By leveling up
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By TM37
Generation III
By leveling up
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Generation IV
By leveling up
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In the anime
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| The user releases sand at the opponent | |||
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Sandslash crosses its arms and spins around counter-clockwise, whipping up a sandstorm. | ||
| Jenaro's Sandslash | Hi Ho Silver... Away! | Debut | |
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Pupitar's eyes glow blue for second, then it whips up a sandstorm from its body. | ||
| Ritchie's Cruise | The Mystery is History | None | |
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Steelix lifts its head straight up and spins around, creating a sand tornado, or the rocks with the giant spikes on Steelix's upper-body spin rapidly and sand is released from them. | ||
| Jasmine's Steelix | Nerves of Steelix! | None | |
| Hun's Steelix | The Legend of Thunder! | None | |
| Harrison's Steelix | Playing with Fire! | None | |
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Onix releases a sandstorm from its body. | ||
| Brock's Onix | Entei at Your Own Risk | None | |
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It releases sand by moving its arms. | ||
| A mirage Aggron | The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon | None | |
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It releases sand by moving its arms. | ||
| Brock's Geodude | Grating Spaces | Used under Forrest | |
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It spins, releasing sand in the process. | ||
| James's Cacnea | The Bicker the Better | None | |
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It releases a gust of sand. | ||
| Tate's Solrock | It's Still Rocket Roll to Me! | None | |
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Hippopotas fires sand from its nostrils and creates a Sandstorm. | ||
| A Wild Hippopotas | Sleight of Sand | None | |
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Sandshrew slashes the ground and whips up a Sandstorm. | ||
| Mira's Sandshrew | Sandshrew's Locker! | None | |
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Nosepass spins at creates a Sandstorm. | ||
| Alan's Nosepass | Nosing 'Round the Mountain! | None | |
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Gliscor flaps its wings and creates a Sandstorm. | ||
| Paul's Gliscor | Riding the Winds of Change! | None | |
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It releases sand by moving its arms. | ||
| J's Client's Graveler | Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 | None | |
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It releases sand by moving its arms. | ||
| J's Client's Golem | Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 | None | |
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She releases a tornado made of sand. | ||
| Ursula's Wormadam | Another One Gabites the Dust! | None | |
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Same as below. | ||
| Palmer's Rhyperior | DP141 | None | |
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It releases sand by moving its arms. | ||
| Kazunari's Gible | DP146 | None | |
In other languages
- French: Tempêtesable
- German: Sandsturm
- Hindi: Rayteela Toofan
- Italian: Terrempesta
- Spanish: Torm Arena
- Dutch: Zandstorm
| Moves that cause weather conditions | ||
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| Generation II TMs | |
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| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 | |
| Generation II HMs | |
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 | |
| Generation III TMs | |
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| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 | |
| Generation III HMs | |
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08RSE | |
| Generation IV TMs | |
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| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 • 51 • 52 • 53 • 54 • 55 • 56 • 57 • 58 • 59 • 60 • 61 • 62 • 63 • 64 • 65 • 66 • 67 • 68 • 69 70 • 71 • 72 • 73 • 74 • 75 • 76 • 77 • 78 • 79 • 80 • 81 • 82 • 83 • 84 • 85 • 86 • 87 • 88 • 89 • 90 • 91 • 92 | |
| Generation IV HMs | |
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 (DPPt • HGSS) • 06 • 07 • 08 | |
