Sandstorm
Rock-type status move in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Flavor

StatusA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
Machines
Learners
Learners
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nincada #43 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Ninjask #44 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Shedinja #45 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Diglett #50 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dugtrio #51 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gyarados #54 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gyarados Mega #54 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Geodude #58 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Graveler #59 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Golem #60 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nosepass #61 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Probopass #62 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mawile #71 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mawile Mega #71 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Aron #72 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lairon #73 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Aggron #74 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Aggron Mega #74 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Onix #95 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cubone #104 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Marowak #105 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Numel #106 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Camerupt #107 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Camerupt Mega #107 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lickitung #108 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Magcargo #109 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Chansey #113 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kangaskhan #115 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kangaskhan Mega #115 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sandshrew #117 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sandslash #118 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Skarmory #120 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Trapinch #121 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Vibrava #122 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Flygon #123 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cacnea #124 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cacturne #125 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Tauros #128 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lunatone #130 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Solrock #131 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Barboach #132 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Whiscash #133 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Baltoy #136 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Claydol #137 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lileep #138 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Omanyte #138 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cradily #139 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Omastar #139 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Anorith #140 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kabuto #140 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Armaldo #141 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kabutops #141 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Aerodactyl #142 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Aerodactyl Mega #142 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Snorlax #143 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Articuno #144 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zapdos #145 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Moltres #146 | ![]() ![]() | 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 | 88 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Diamond Storm | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 95 | 5 | 2 | The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat. |
| Head Smash | ![]() | Physical | - | 150 | 80 | 5 | 17 | The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly. |
| Power Gem | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 20 | 22 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | - | 25 | 90 | 10 | 29 | The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row. |
| Rock Polish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 98 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat. | |
| Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | 328 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. | |
| Rock Throw | ![]() | Physical | - | 50 | 90 | 15 | 29 | The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack. |
| Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | 330 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. | |
| Rock Wrecker | ![]() | Physical | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 3 | The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 90 | 20 | 65 | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
| Smack Down | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | 113 | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit. | |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 159 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | 176 | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily. | |
| Wide Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 30 | The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. |






























































































































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