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==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
===Generation I=== | ===Generation I=== | ||
Sand Attack decreases the target's {{stat|accuracy}} stat by one stage. Sand Attack is a {{type|Normal}} move in this generation | Sand Attack decreases the target's {{stat|accuracy}} stat by one stage. Sand Attack is a {{type|Normal}} move in this generation, but it is not affected by immunities to {{type|Normal}}. | ||
In the Generation I [[core series]] games, when an in-game opponent uses Sand Attack, the move has a 25% chance to fail. | |||
===Generation II onwards=== | ===Generation II onwards=== | ||
Sand Attack is now a {{type|Ground}} move, but it is not affected by immunities to {{type|Ground}}. | Sand Attack is now a {{type|Ground}} move, but it is not affected by immunities to {{type|Ground}}. | ||
In the Generation II [[core series]] games, when an in-game opponent outside of the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}} uses Sand Attack, the move has a 25% chance to fail. | |||
===Generation III onwards=== | |||
Sand Attack can be used as the first move of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], causing {{m|Mud-Slap}} to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if {{m|Mud-Slap}} or {{m|Sandstorm}} was used in the previous turn. It is also part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an three extra appeal points if {{m|Sandstorm}} was used in the prior turn. | Sand Attack can be used as the first move of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], causing {{m|Mud-Slap}} to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if {{m|Mud-Slap}} or {{m|Sandstorm}} was used in the previous turn. It is also part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an three extra appeal points if {{m|Sandstorm}} was used in the prior turn. | ||
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