Sand Stream (Ability)
Sand Stream | すなおこし | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sand Raising | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sand Stream (Japanese: すなおこし Sand Raising) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation IV, it was the signature Ability of Tyranitar.
Effect
In battle
Generations III-V
Sand Stream summons a sandstorm in battle as soon as a Pokémon with Sand Stream enters the battle. Its effects almost are the same as Sandstorm's; the only difference is that instead of lasting for five turns, it lasts for the whole battle or until a different weather condition replaces it. If a Pokémon with Sand Stream is sent out in the same turn as another Pokémon whose Ability causes a different weather condition, the slower Pokémon's Ability will override the faster Pokémon's Ability.
Generation VI onward
The sandstorm will now last only for five turns. This can be extended to eight turns if the Pokémon is holding a Smooth Rock.
If heavy rain, extremely harsh sunlight, or strong winds are present, Sand Stream will fail to activate.
Outside of battle
Sand Stream has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Sand Stream
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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0248 | Tyranitar |
Rock | Dark | Sand Stream | None | Unnerve | |
0248 | Tyranitar Mega Tyranitar |
Rock | Dark | Sand Stream | None | None | |
0449 | Hippopotas |
Ground | Sand Stream | None | Sand Force | ||
0450 | Hippowdon |
Ground | Sand Stream | None | Sand Force | ||
0526 | Gigalith |
Rock | Sturdy | Sand StreamGen VII+ | Sand Force | ||
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Explorers of Time, Darkness, Sand Stream changes the weather to Sandstorm upon entering a floor, and then every subsequent 36 turns.
In Super Mystery Dungeon, Sand Stream changes the weather to sandstorm upon entering a floor. Sandstorm lasts a certain number of turns (in multiples of 66) before clearing. After the weather has cleared, Sand Stream will again activate after waiting a certain number of turns (in multiples of 66).
Description
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In animation
Pokémon animated series
The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
When Tyranitar enters the battle, a sandstorm starts blowing on the battlefield. | |||
Alain's Tyranitar | Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted! | Debut |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Hippowdon releases multiple streams of sand from the holes in its body into the air. The streams of sand then form into a powerful sand tornado and blow the opponent away. | |||
A wild Hippowdon | Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas | Debut | |
A while after when Tyranitar is sent out, a spiraling sandstorm surrounds the battlefield, hurting all Pokémon that are not Ground, Rock, or Steel-type. | |||
The Battle Factory's Tyranitar | Outlasting Ledian | None |
- A Gentleman's Hippopotas is revealed to have Sand Stream as his Ability.
In other languages
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Variations of the Ability Drizzle | |
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Drizzle • Drought • Sand Stream • Snow Warning |
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