Sand Rush (Ability)
Sand Rush | すなかき | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sand Paddle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sand Rush (Japanese: すなかき Sand Paddle) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it is the signature Ability of Sandshrew and Sandslash.
Effect
In battle
During a sandstorm, the Speed stat of Pokémon with this Ability is doubled. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.
Outside of battle
There are no effects outside of battle.
Pokémon with Sand Rush
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | |
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Sandshrew | Ground | Sand Veil | None | Sand Rush | ||
Sandslash | Ground | Sand Veil | None | Sand Rush | ||
Herdier | Normal | Intimidate | Sand Rush | Scrappy | ||
Stoutland | Normal | Intimidate | Sand Rush | Scrappy | ||
Drilbur | Ground | Sand Rush | Sand Force | Mold Breaker | ||
Excadrill | Ground | Steel | Sand Rush | Sand Force | Mold Breaker | |
Lycanroc Midday Form |
Rock | Keen Eye | Sand Rush | Steadfast | ||
Dracozolt | Electric | Dragon | Volt Absorb | Hustle | Sand Rush | |
Dracovish | Water | Dragon | Water Absorb | Strong Jaw | Sand Rush | |
Please note that this is only 100% accurate to Generation VIII games.
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In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
During a sandstorm, in addition to not taking damage from a sandstorm, Sand Rush allows the use of a move twice in a turn, consuming only 1 PP.
Description
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Clay's Excadrill is revealed to have Sand Rush as its Ability.
In other languages
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Variations of the Ability Chlorophyll | |
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Chlorophyll • Swift Swim • Sand Rush • Slush Rush | |
Abilities affected by weather conditions | |
Sand Veil • Swift Swim • Chlorophyll • Forecast • Dry Skin • Rain Dish • Snow Cloak • Hydration • Solar Power • Leaf Guard • Ice Body • Flower Gift • Sand Force • Sand Rush • Slush Rush |
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