Sand Stream (Ability)
Sand Stream | すなおこし | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sand Raising | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sand Stream (Japanese: すなおこし Sand Raising) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Three Pokémon have this Ability, all of which are Ground-type or are evolved from a Ground type. In Generation III, it was the signature Ability of Tyranitar.
Effect
In battle
Sand Stream summons a sandstorm in battle as soon as a Pokémon with Sand Stream enters the battle. Its effects almost are the same as Sandstorm's; the only difference is that instead of lasting for five turns, it lasts for the whole battle until a different weather condition replaces it. If a Pokémon with Sand Stream is sent out in the same turn as another Pokémon whose Ability causes a different weather condition, the slower Pokémon's Ability will override the faster Pokémon's Ability.
Outside of battle
Sand Stream has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Sand Stream
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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0248 | Tyranitar |
Rock | Dark | Sand Stream | None | Unnerve | |
0449 | Hippopotas |
Ground | Sand Stream | None | Sand Force | ||
0450 | Hippowdon |
Ground | Sand Stream | None | Sand Force | ||
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The user releases a powerful sandstorm from its body. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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. | |||
A wild Hippowdon | VS. Bibarel and Hippopotas | Debut | |
A while after when Tyranitar is sent out, a spiraling sandstorm surrounds the battle arena, hurting the opponent. | |||
The Battle Factory's Tyranitar | VS. Ledian | None |
In other languages
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Variations of the Ability Drizzle | |
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Drizzle • Drought • Sand Stream • Snow Warning |
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