Sandstorm (move): Difference between revisions

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When this move is used a sandstorm will brew. This effect will last for 5 turns. This clears any other [[Weather conditions|weather effect]] and is usable when the weather is {{weather|sandstorm}}.

While Sandstorm is in effect, all Pokémon who are not of the {{t|Steel}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, or {{type|Ground}}s will be damaged ⅛ of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. Pokémon in the semi-invulnerable turn of {{m|Dig}} will also not take damage from Sandstorm, regardless of type. Also, the moves {{m|Synthesis}}, {{m|Morning Sun}}, and {{m|Moonlight}} will recover only half as much HP as under clear conditions.

The damage inflicted at the end of each turn is decreased to ¹/₁₆ of the Pokémon's maximum HP. In addition to all other effects from previous Generation, Pokémon with the {{a|Sand Stream}} Ability invoke a semi-permanent sandstorm when entering battle. Pokémon with the {{a|Sand Veil}} [[Ability]] increase their {{Stat|evasion}} by 1 stage (25%) and are immune to Sandstorm's damaging effect. {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}} and {{m|Morning Sun}} only restore ¼ of the user's maximum HP. {{m|Dive}} will also prevent damage from Sandstorm during the semi-invulnerable turn.

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. Also, if a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Smooth Rock}} is held when Sandstorm is used, its duration is lengthened from 5 to 8 turns.

Additionally, Pokémon with the {{a|Sand Rush}} Ability have their {{Stat|Speed}} doubled, while Pokémon with {{a|Sand Force}} get a power boost of 30% for their Rock-, Ground- and Steel-type moves. Both of these Abilities grant an immunity to Sandstorm's damaging effect.

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|Ground|52|62|52|52|B2W2=42|42}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|299|Nosepass|1|Rock|Rock|no|31|37|37|B2W2=36|36}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|328|Trapinch|1|Ground|Ground|no|49|49|49|B2W2=44|44}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|329|Vibrava|2|Ground|Dragon|no|49|49|49|B2W2=44|44}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|330|Flygon|2|Ground|Dragon|no|53|49|49|B2W2=44|44}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|331|Cacnea|1|Grass|Grass|no|45|53|53|53}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|332|Cacturne|2|Grass|Dark|no|53|65|65|65}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic|no|31|37|34|B2W2=41|41}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic|no|31|40|34|B2W2=47|47}}

{{Moveentry/Level2|476|Probopass|2|Rock|Steel|no|no|37|37|B2W2=36|36}}

* In ''[[DP072|Pokemon Ranger and Kidnapped Riolu (Part 2)]]'', one of J's clients henchman told his {{p|Rhyhorn}} to use Sandstorm. However it couldn't perform the attack after being hit by a Bubblebeam from Dawn's Piplup.

===In the Be a Master! Pokémon BW!! manga===

{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Monta|user1=Monta's Excadrill|startcode=PBW3|notes=Debut}}

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