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|text5=Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm.
|text5=Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm.
|text6=Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm.
|text6=Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm.
|text7=Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
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'''Sand Force''' (Japanese: '''すなのちから''' ''Sand Force'') is an Ability introduced in [[Generation V]]. Fifteen {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have this Ability.
'''Sand Force''' (Japanese: '''すなのちから''' ''Sand Force'') is an Ability introduced in [[Generation V]].


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
Sand Force raises the power of {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type|Steel}} moves by 30% while a {{Weather|Sandstorm}} is in effect. It also gives the user immunity to damage from Sandstorm.
During a {{weather|sandstorm}}, Sand Force increases the power of {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type|Steel}} moves used by the Pokémon with this Ability by 30%. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
Currently, its outside of battle effects are unknown.
It is unknown if Sand Force has an effect outside of battle.


==Pokémon with Sand Force==
==Pokémon with Sand Force==
{{Ability/head|Ground}}
{{Ability/head|Ground}}
{{Ability/entry|050|Diglett|Ground|Ground|Sand Veil|Arena Trap|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|050|Diglett|Ground|Ground|Sand Veil|Arena Trap|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|050A|Diglett|Ground|Steel|Sand Veil|Tangling Hair|Sand Force|Alola Form}}
{{Ability/entry|051|Dugtrio|Ground|Ground|Sand Veil|Arena Trap|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|051|Dugtrio|Ground|Ground|Sand Veil|Arena Trap|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|051A|Dugtrio|Ground|Steel|Sand Veil|Tangling Hair|Sand Force|Alola Form}}
{{Ability/entry|208M|Steelix|Steel|Ground|Sand Force|None|None|Mega Steelix}}
{{Ability/entry|299|Nosepass|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Magnet Pull|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|299|Nosepass|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Magnet Pull|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|422|Shellos|Water|Water|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force|West Sea}}
{{Ability/entry|422|Shellos|Water|Water|Sticky Hold|Storm Drain|Sand Force|West Sea}}
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{{Ability/entry|450|Hippowdon|Ground|Ground|Sand Stream|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|450|Hippowdon|Ground|Ground|Sand Stream|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|476|Probopass|Rock|Steel|Sturdy|Magnet Pull|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|476|Probopass|Rock|Steel|Sturdy|Magnet Pull|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|524|Roggenrola|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|524|Roggenrola|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Weak Armor|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|525|Boldore|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|525|Boldore|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Weak Armor|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|526|Gigalith|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|None|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|526|Gigalith|Rock|Rock|Sturdy|Sand Stream|Sand Force}}
{{Ability/entry|529|Drilbur|Ground|Ground|Sand Rush|Sand Force|Mold Breaker}}
{{Ability/entry|529|Drilbur|Ground|Ground|Sand Rush|Sand Force|Mold Breaker}}
{{Ability/entry|530|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|Sand Rush|Sand Force|Mold Breaker}}
{{Ability/entry|530|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|Sand Rush|Sand Force|Mold Breaker}}
{{Ability/entry|645|Landorus|Ground|Flying|Sand Force|None|Sheer Force|Incarnate Forme}}
{{Ability/entry|645|Landorus|Ground|Flying|Sand Force|None|Sheer Force|Incarnate Forme}}
{{Ability/foot|Ground}}
{{Ability/foot|Ground}}
==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
During a {{Weather|In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|sandstorm}}, Sand Force increases the power of {{t|Rock}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, and {{type|Steel}} moves used by the Pokémon with this Ability by 2-times{{sup/md|SMD}}. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.
===Description===
{{movedesc|Ground}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|Sandstorm weather makes the Pokémon's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves stronger.{{tt|*|Ability description}}<br>The Pokémon isn't damaged by the Sandstorm weather condition, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up!{{tt|*|Used in message log}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|The Pokémon isn't damaged by a sandstorm, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up while the sandstorm is in effect!}}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga===
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
{{movemanga|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=During a Sandstorm, certain moves are powered up.|image1=Monta Excadrill Dig.png|image1p=Excadrill}}
{{movemanga|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=During a Sandstorm, certain moves are powered up.|image1=Monta Excadrill Dig.png|image1p=Excadrill}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=530|pkmn=Excadrill|method=When a Sandstorm is brewing, Excadrill's Ground-, Rock-, and Steel-type moves are given increased power.}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=530|pkmn=Excadrill|method=When a Sandstorm is brewing, Excadrill's Ground-, Rock-, and Steel-type moves are given increased power.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ground|user=Monta|user1=Monta's Excadrill|startcode=PBW3|startname=PBW3|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ground|user=Monta|user1=Monta's Excadrill|startcode=PBW3|startname=The Battle for More Friends!|notes=Debut}}
 
==Trivia==
* Shellos is the only Pokémon with this Ability that benefits from its Sandstorm immunity, since the other thirteen Pokémon are naturally immune to its damage due to their typing.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
{{langtable|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|zh_cmn=砂之力 ''{{tt|Shā-zhī Lì|Sand Force}}''
|zh_yue=沙之力 ''{{tt|Sā-jī Lihk|Sand Force}}''<br>砂之力 ''{{tt|Sā-jī Lihk|Sand Force}}'' {{tt|*|M19 Website}}
|zh_cmn=沙之力 ''{{tt|Shā-zhī Lì|Sand Force}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>砂之力 ''{{tt|Shā-zhī Lì|Sand Force}}'' {{tt|*|Be the Best! Pokémon B+W}}
|fr=Force Sable
|fr=Force Sable
|de=Sandgewalt
|de=Sandgewalt
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|title={{cat|Abilities affected by weather conditions}}
|title={{cat|Abilities affected by weather conditions}}
|color=Ground
|color=Ground
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|1=Sand Veil|2=Swift Swim|3=Chlorophyll|4=Forecast|5=Dry Skin|6=Rain Dish|7=Snow Cloak|8=Hydration|9=Solar Power|10=Leaf Guard|11=Ice Body|12=Flower Gift|13=Sand Force|14=Sand Rush|15=Slush Rush
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|1color=542b77|2color={{Speed color dark}}|3color={{Speed color dark}}|4color={{Normal color dark}}|5color={{HP color dark}}|6color={{Water color dark}}|7color=542b77|8color={{Water color dark}}|9color={{Special Attack color dark}}|10color={{Grass color dark}}|11color={{Ice color dark}}|12color={{Grass color dark}}|13color={{Rock color dark}}|14color={{Speed color dark}}|15color={{Speed color dark}}
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[[Category:Abilities affected by weather conditions]]
[[Category:Abilities affected by weather conditions]]
[[Category:Abilities that increase move power]]


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[[de:Sandgewalt]]
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[[fr:Force Sable]]
[[fr:Force Sable]]
[[it:Silicoforza (abilità)]]
[[it:Silicoforza]]
[[ja:すなのちから]]
[[ja:すなのちから]]
[[zh:砂之力(特性)]]
[[zh:沙之力(特性)]]
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