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Sandstorm

Sandstorm

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

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
RockStatus

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Machines

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

TM37

TM37

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Pupitar

#247

RockGround
Start

Tyranitar

#248

RockDark
Start

Tyranitar Mega

#248

RockDark
Start

Garchomp

#445

DragonGround
Start

Garchomp Mega

#445

DragonGround
Start

Larvitar

#246

RockGround
5

Pupitar

#247

RockGround
5

Tyranitar

#248

RockDark
5

Tyranitar Mega

#248

RockDark
5

Gible

#443

DragonGround
13

Gabite

#444

DragonGround
13

Garchomp

#445

DragonGround
13

Garchomp Mega

#445

DragonGround
13

Roggenrola

#524

Rock
33

Nosepass

#61

Rock
34

Probopass

#62

RockSteel
34

Zygarde 50

#718

DragonGround
35

Trapinch

#121

Ground
36

Vibrava

#122

GroundDragon
36

Flygon

#123

GroundDragon
36

Baltoy

#136

GroundPsychic
40

Drilbur

#529

Ground
40

Sandile

#551

GroundDark
40

Sandshrew

#117

Ground
42

Boldore

#525

Rock
42

Gigalith

#526

Rock
42

Krokorok

#552

GroundDark
44

Claydol

#137

GroundPsychic
46

Sandslash

#118

Ground
48

Krookodile

#553

GroundDark
48

Excadrill

#530

GroundSteel
49

Cacnea

#124

Grass
50

Onix

#95

RockGround
52

Steelix

#208

SteelGround
52

Steelix Mega

#208

SteelGround
52

Cacturne

#125

GrassDark
54

Landorus Incarnate

#645

GroundFlying
61

Landorus Therian

#645

GroundFlying
61

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Hidden Machines.
PokémonTypeMethod

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
TM/HM

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
TM/HM

Nincada

#43

BugGround
TM/HM

Ninjask

#44

BugFlying
TM/HM

Shedinja

#45

BugGhost
TM/HM

Diglett

#50

Ground
TM/HM

Dugtrio

#51

Ground
TM/HM

Gyarados

#54

WaterFlying
TM/HM

Gyarados Mega

#54

WaterDark
TM/HM

Geodude

#58

RockGround
TM/HM

Graveler

#59

RockGround
TM/HM

Golem

#60

RockGround
TM/HM

Nosepass

#61

Rock
TM/HM

Probopass

#62

RockSteel
TM/HM

Mawile

#71

SteelFairy
TM/HM

Mawile Mega

#71

SteelFairy
TM/HM

Aron

#72

SteelRock
TM/HM

Lairon

#73

SteelRock
TM/HM

Aggron

#74

SteelRock
TM/HM

Aggron Mega

#74

Steel
TM/HM

Onix

#95

RockGround
TM/HM

Cubone

#104

Ground
TM/HM

Marowak

#105

Ground
TM/HM

Numel

#106

FireGround
TM/HM

Camerupt

#107

FireGround
TM/HM

Camerupt Mega

#107

FireGround
TM/HM

Lickitung

#108

Normal
TM/HM

Magcargo

#109

FireRock
TM/HM

Chansey

#113

Normal
TM/HM

Kangaskhan

#115

Normal
TM/HM

Kangaskhan Mega

#115

Normal
TM/HM

Sandshrew

#117

Ground
TM/HM

Sandslash

#118

Ground
TM/HM

Skarmory

#120

SteelFlying
TM/HM

Trapinch

#121

Ground
TM/HM

Vibrava

#122

GroundDragon
TM/HM

Flygon

#123

GroundDragon
TM/HM

Cacnea

#124

Grass
TM/HM

Cacturne

#125

GrassDark
TM/HM

Tauros

#128

Normal
TM/HM

Lunatone

#130

RockPsychic
TM/HM

Solrock

#131

RockPsychic
TM/HM

Barboach

#132

WaterGround
TM/HM

Whiscash

#133

WaterGround
TM/HM

Baltoy

#136

GroundPsychic
TM/HM

Claydol

#137

GroundPsychic
TM/HM

Lileep

#138

RockGrass
TM/HM

Omanyte

#138

RockWater
TM/HM

Cradily

#139

RockGrass
TM/HM

Omastar

#139

RockWater
TM/HM

Anorith

#140

RockBug
TM/HM

Kabuto

#140

RockWater
TM/HM

Armaldo

#141

RockBug
TM/HM

Kabutops

#141

RockWater
TM/HM

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
TM/HM

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
TM/HM

Snorlax

#143

Normal
TM/HM

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
TM/HM

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
TM/HM

Moltres

#146

FireFlying
TM/HM

Outrage

Dragon

Giga Drain

Grass
RockStatus

Sandstorm

Rock-type move

Move #

201

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

TM37

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Ancient PowerRockSpecial

-

60100588

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Diamond StormRockPhysical

-

1009552

The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Head SmashRockPhysical

-

15080517

The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

Power GemRockSpecial

-

801002022

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

Rock BlastRockPhysical

-

25901029

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

Rock PolishRockStatus
TM69
--2098

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010328

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock ThrowRockPhysical

-

50901529

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

Rock TombRockPhysical609515330

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock WreckerRockPhysical

-

1509053

The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. The user can’t move on the next turn.

RolloutRockPhysical

-

30902065

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Smack DownRockPhysical5010015113

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 RockRockStatus

-

--20159

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805176

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

Wide GuardRockStatus

-

--1030

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

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