Sandstorm in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Rock-type status move in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Status

Move text

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Introduced

Generation II

Power

Accuracy

Priority

Makes contact?

Machine

TM37

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM37

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Technical Records.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.


Smeargle #235		Sketch

Other moves that share this move type.

Move	TM/TR	Power	Acc.	PP	Pokémon
Ancient Power	-	60	100	5	91
Head Smash	-	150	80	5	16
Power Gem	-	80	100	20	19
Rock Blast	-	25	90	10	24
Rock Polish The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.	TM69	-	-	20	56
Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.	TM80	75	90	10	205
Rock Throw	-	50	90	15	22
Rock Tomb Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.	TM39	60	95	15	217
Rock Wrecker	-	150	90	5	2
Rollout	-	30	90	20	54
Smack Down	-	50	100	15	12
Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.	TM76	-	-	20	127
Stone Edge The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.	TM71	100	80	5	109
Wide Guard	-	-	-	10	32