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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 effect]] and is usable when the weather is sandstorm. | When this move is used a sandstorm will brew. This effect will last for 5 turns. This clears any other [[weather effect]] and is usable when the weather is 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. | 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. | ||
===Generation III=== | ===Generation III=== | ||
The damage inflicted at the end of each turn is decreased to <sup>1</sup>/<sub>16</sub> 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}} 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. | The damage inflicted at the end of each turn is decreased to <sup>1</sup>/<sub>16</sub> 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. | ||
Additionally, {{m|Weather Ball}} becomes Rock-type. Sandstorm now fails when used while Sandstorm is in effect. | Additionally, {{m|Weather Ball}} becomes Rock-type. Sandstorm now fails when used while Sandstorm is in effect. | ||
===Generation IV=== | ===Generation IV=== | ||
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 | 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. | ||
===Generation V=== | ===Generation V=== | ||