Sandstorm
Rock-type status move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Flavor

StatusA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
Machines
Learners
![]() Sandshrew #27 | ![]() | 37 |
![]() Sandslash #28 | ![]() | 52 |
![]() Onix #34 | ![]() ![]() | 22 |
![]() Steelix #35 | ![]() ![]() | 22 |
![]() Gible #109 | ![]() ![]() | 13 |
![]() Gabite #110 | ![]() ![]() | 13 |
![]() Garchomp #111 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 13 |
![]() Larvitar #246 | ![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() Pupitar #247 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 5 |
![]() Tyranitar #248 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 5 |
![]() Nosepass #299 | ![]() | 37 |
![]() Trapinch #328 | ![]() | 49 |
![]() Vibrava #329 | ![]() ![]() | 49 |
![]() Flygon #330 | ![]() ![]() | 49 |
![]() Cacnea #331 | ![]() | 53 |
![]() Cacturne #332 | ![]() ![]() | 65 |
![]() Baltoy #343 | ![]() ![]() | 37 |
![]() Claydol #344 | ![]() ![]() | 40 |
![]() Probopass #476 | ![]() ![]() | 37 |
Learners
![]() Torterra #3 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gyarados #24 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sandshrew #27 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sandslash #28 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Geodude #31 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Graveler #32 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Golem #33 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Onix #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Steelix #35 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cranidos #36 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Rampardos #37 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Shieldon #38 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Bastiodon #39 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Wormadam Sandy #46 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Diglett #50 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dugtrio #51 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gastrodon #61 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Barboach #80 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Whiscash #81 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Bronzor #88 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Bronzong #89 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Bonsly #92 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sudowoodo #93 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Chansey #97 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Blissey #98 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cubone #104 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Marowak #105 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lickitung #108 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gible #109 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gabite #110 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Garchomp #111 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Rhyhorn #111 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Munchlax #112 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Rhydon #112 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Snorlax #113 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kangaskhan #115 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Wooper #117 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Quagsire #118 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Hippopotas #122 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Hippowdon #123 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Tauros #128 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Omanyte #138 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Omastar #139 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kabuto #140 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kabutops #141 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Aerodactyl #142 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Articuno #144 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zapdos #145 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Moltres #146 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Uxie #146 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mesprit #147 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Azelf #148 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dialga #149 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dragonite #149 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mewtwo #150 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Palkia #150 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mew #151 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pineco #204 | ![]() | TM/HM |

StatusSandstorm
Rock-type move
Introduced
Generation II
Power
-
Accuracy
-
PP
10
Priority
0
Machine
TM37
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | 100 | 5 | 63 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Head Smash | ![]() | Physical | - | 150 | 80 | 5 | 3 | The user delivers a life-endangering head butt at full power. The user also takes terrible damage. |
| Power Gem | ![]() | Special | - | 70 | 100 | 20 | 10 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | - | 25 | 80 | 10 | 16 | The user hurls hard rocks at the foe. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession. |
| Rock Polish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 55 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. | |
| Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | 186 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. | |
| Rock Throw | ![]() | Physical | - | 50 | 90 | 15 | 13 | The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack. |
| Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | 198 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. | |
| Rock Wrecker | ![]() | Physical | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1 | The user launches a huge boulder at the foe to attack. It must rest on the next turn, however. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 90 | 20 | 35 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 109 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. | |
| Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | 87 | The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |



















































































































Special
Physical