Sand Attack (move): Difference between revisions

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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 (but can still affect Ghost-types)
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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