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'''Sand Stream''' (Japanese: '''すなおこし''' ''Sand Raising'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have this Ability, all of which take no damage from {{weather|sandstorm}}s because of their type. Prior to [[Generation IV]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Tyranitar}}.
'''Sand Stream''' (Japanese: '''すなおこし''' ''Sand Raising'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Prior to [[Generation IV]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Tyranitar}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
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In Generation VI, the sandstorm will last only for five turns instead.  This can be extended to eight turns if the Pokémon is holding a [[Smooth Rock]].
In Generation VI, the sandstorm will last only for five turns instead.  This can be extended to eight turns if the Pokémon is holding a [[Smooth Rock]].


If [[Rain|heavy rain]], [[Harsh sunlight|extremely harsh sunlight]], or a [[mysterious air current]] are present, Sand Stream will fail to activate.
If [[Rain|heavy rain]], [[Harsh sunlight|extremely harsh sunlight]], or a [[mysterious air current]] is present, Sand Stream will fail to activate.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
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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/foot|Ground}}
{{Ability/foot|Ground}}
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=ground|gen=The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle.|image1=Alain Tyranitar Sand Stream.png|image1p=Tyranitar}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=248|pkmn=Tyranitar|method=When Tyranitar enters the battle, a sandstorm will start blowing on the battlefield.}}
{{movebtm|type=ground|user=Alain|user1=Alain's Tyranitar|startcode=XY130|startname=Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!|notes=Debut}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=The user releases a powerful sandstorm from its body.|image1=Hippowdon Sand Stream Adventures.png|image1p=Hippowdon}}
{{movemanga|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon releases a powerful sandstorm from its body.|image1=Hippowdon Sand Stream Adventures.png|image1p=Hippowdon|image2=Tyranitar Sand Stream Adventures.png|image2p=Tyranitar}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=450|pkmn=Hippowdon|method=Hippowdon releases multiple streams of sand from the holes in its body into the air. The streams of sand then form into a powerful sand tornado and blow the opponent away.}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=450|pkmn=Hippowdon|method=Hippowdon releases multiple streams of sand from the holes in its body into the air. The streams of sand then form into a powerful sand tornado and blow the opponent away.}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Hippowdon (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Hippowdon|startcode=PS361|startname=Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Hippowdon (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Hippowdon|startcode=PS361|startname=Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas|notes=Debut}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This is the only weather-summoning Ability that has yet to be featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* All Pokémon that can have this Ability are already immune to {{weather|sandstorm}}s because of their type.
** It is also the only weather-summoning Ability that isn't a Hidden Ability.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==