Sandstorm (move): Difference between revisions

|jtrans=Sandstorm

|jtranslit=Sunaarashi

|gameimagewidth=300

|type=Rock

|tm7=yes

|tm#7=37

|mtc=no

|na=no

|target=all

}}

==Effect==

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.

If [[Rain|heavy rain]], [[Harsh sunlight|extremely harsh sunlight]], or [[strong winds]] are present, Sandstorm will fail.

{{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}}

==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=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=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=Carbink (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Carbink|startcode=XY123|startname=A Diamond in the Rough!}}

{{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.}}

{{movebtm|type=rock|user=Tyranitar (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Tyranitar|startcode=SM080|startname=Not Caving Under Pressure!}}

==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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==Trivia==

* In Generation III Sandstorm's animation was very similar to {{m|Heat Wave}}'s, the differences being the color and the effect on the targets' sprites.

{{Generation VI TMs}}

{{Generation VII TMs}}

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