Sandstorm (move): Difference between revisions

|jtrans=Sandstorm

|jtranslit=Sunaarashi

|gameimagewidth=300

|type=Rock

|tm7=yes

|tm#7=37

|mtc=no

|na=no

|target=all

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==Effect==

===Generation II===

While Sandstorm is in effect, all Pokémon who are neither {{t|Steel}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, nor {{type|Ground}} 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. Pokémon with the {{a|Sand Veil}} Ability have the accuracy of any move used against them modified by a factor of ⁴/₅ when Sandstorm is in effect, and are immune to Sandstorm's damaging effect. {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} now only restore ¼ of the user's maximum HP. {{m|Dive}} will also prevent damage from Sandstorm during the semi-invulnerable turn.

Sandstorm can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], causing certain moves ({{m|Mud Shot}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Mud Sport}}, {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}} and {{m|Weather Ball}}) to have their base appeal points doubled if used in the next turn.

All {{type|Rock}} Pokémon will now have their {{stat|Special Defense}} raised by 50% for the duration of the sandstorm. Also, if a [[Smooth Rock]] is held when Sandstorm is used, its duration is lengthened from 5 to 8 turns.

Sandstorm can also be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Contest Spectacular combination]], causing any of the moves {{m|Sand Attack}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}} and {{m|Weather Ball}} to give an extra three base appeal points if used in the next turn.

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|An attack that creates a sandstorm. The effect causes damage to both combatants.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Inflicts damage every turn.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except <sc>Rock</sc>, <sc>Ground</sc> and <sc>Steel</sc>.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.{{tt|*|Move}}<br>A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.{{tt|*|TM}}}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.}}

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===By [[Level|leveling up]]===

{{Movehead/Level|Rock|2}}

===By [[TM]]===

===Special move===

==In other games==

===Description===

{{movedesc|rock}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Changes the dungeon floor's weather to Sandstorm for several turns.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It changes the floor's weather to a sandstorm. During a sandstorm, all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types keep taking damage.}}

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==In the anime==

{{movep|type=rock|ms=028|pkmn=Sandslash|method=Sandslash crosses its arms and spins around counter-clockwise, whipping up a sandstorm.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Jenaro|user1=Jenaro's Sandslash|startcode=EP219|startname=Hi Ho Silver... Away!|notes=Debut}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=338|pkmn=Solrock|method=Solrock releases a sandstorm from its body.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Tate's Solrock|startcode=AG099|startname=It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Drew|user1=Drew's Flygon|startcode=AG123|startname=Rhapsody in Drew}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=232|pkmn=Donphan|method=Donphan slams its trunk into the ground, then brings it up quickly, creating a sand tornado from the dirt it kicks up.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Tyson (Hoenn)|user1=Tyson's Donphan|startcode=AG131|startname=At the End of the Fray}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=344|pkmn=Claydol|method=Claydol spins around quickly near the ground and whips up a sandstorm.}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax releases a sandstorm from its body.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=May's Munchlax|startcode=AG165|startname=King and Queen for a Day!|notes=Used via {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Metronome (move)|Metronome}}}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Brock's Geodude|startcode=AG177|startname=Grating Spaces!}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=379|pkmn=Registeel|method=Registeel waves its arms and creates a sand tornado that it launches at the opponent.}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=246|pkmn=Larvitar|method=Larvitar points the horn on its head at the opponent and waves it around in circles, making a sand tornado come out and push the opponent back, or Larvitar jumps into the air, glowing several different colors and then stomps down onto the ground, causing sand to swirl out from under it in all directions.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Matt (AG188)|user1=A Larvitar Matt was Pokésitting|startcode=AG188|startname=Pinch Healing!}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Chris (BW088)|user1=Chris's Larvitar|startcode=BW088|startname=The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=291|pkmn=Ninjask|method=Ninjask flaps its wings fast and creates a huge sandstorm.}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=027|pkmn=Sandshrew|method=Sandshrew jumps and lands on the ground, kicking up dirt. Then, it motions its hands towards the opponent, releasing a sandstorm at them.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Mira|user1=Mira's Sandshrew|startcode=DP047|startname=Sandshrew's Locker!}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Paul|user1=Paul's Gliscor|startcode=DP064|startname=Riding the Winds of Change!}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=449|pkmn=Hippopotas|method=Hippopotas blows out of its nose, creating a sandstorm and sending it at the opponent.}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=075|pkmn=Graveler|method=Graveler waves its arms from the ground up and releases a sandstorm at the opponent.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=J's client (DP071)|user1=J's client's henchman's Graveler|startcode=DP072|startname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=J's client (DP071)|user1=J's client's henchman's Golem|startcode=DP072|startname=Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Golem (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Golem|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Ursula|user1=Ursula's Wormadam|startcode=DP114|startname=Another One Gabites the Dust!}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=464|pkmn=Rhyperior|method=Rhyperior waves one of its arms to the side, creating a tornado of sand to appear around the opponent.}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=443|pkmn=Gible|method=Gible waves one arm to kick up sand, then waves the other to create the sandstorm, or Gible repeatedly waves its arms and a sandstorm comes out of them.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Khoury|user1=Khoury's Gible|startcode=DP145|startname=A Rivalry to Gible on!}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=558|pkmn=Crustle|method=A multicolored aura surrounds Crustle's body and travels down its body and into the ground. Then, a twister of sand erupts from the ground under Crustle's body, engulfing anything near it.}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Cilan's Crustle|startcode=PK24|startname=Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade}}

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Sandygast|startcode=SM041|startname=Mounting an Electrifying Charge!}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=248|pkmn=Tyranitar|method=Tyranitar creates a sandstorm that surrounds its body and any nearby opponents.}}

==In the manga==

{{movemid|type=rock|user=Buck|user1=Buck's Claydol|startcode=PS422|startname=Interrupting Ivysaur}}

{{movep|type=rock|ms=329|pkmn=Vibrava|method=Vibrava flaps its wings rapidly, creating a sandstorm that blows the opponent away.}}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl manga===

|genV=Sandstorm V

|genVI=Sandstorm VI

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{{Movegen

|type=Rock

|PBR=Sandstorm PBR

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{{Movegen

|type=Rock

==Trivia==

==In other languages==

|fr=Tempête de Sable{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}<br>Tempêtesable{{tt|*|Generations II-V}}

|de=Sandsturm

|hi=रेतीला तूफ़ान ''Rayteela Toofan''

|id=Badai Pasir

|it=Terrempesta

|pt_br=Tempestade de Areia

|pt_eu=Tempestade de Areia

{{Generation VI TMs}}

{{Generation VII TMs}}

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