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Sand Attack

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Sand Attack

Ground-type status move in Pokémon Platinum.

Move text

Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Starly

#10

NormalFlying
Egg

Staravia

#11

NormalFlying
Prior evolution (egg)

Staraptor

#12

NormalFlying
Prior evolution (egg)

Glameow

#76

Normal
Egg

Purugly

#77

Normal
Prior evolution (egg)

Skorupi

#127

PoisonBug
Egg

Drapion

#128

PoisonDark
Prior evolution (egg)

Mareep

#179

Electric
Egg

Flaaffy

#180

Electric
Prior evolution (egg)

Ampharos

#181

Electric
Prior evolution (egg)

Anorith

#347

RockBug
Egg

Armaldo

#348

RockBug
Prior evolution (egg)

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Bone ClubGroundPhysical

-

6585202

The user clubs the foe with a bone. It may also make the target flinch.

Bone RushGroundPhysical

-

2580103

The user strikes at the foe with a hard bone two to five times in a row.

BonemerangGroundPhysical

-

5090102

The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops to hit the foe twice, coming and going.

DigGroundPhysical8010010201

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial

-

901001094

The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010171

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

FissureGroundPhysical

-

-30529

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

MagnitudeGroundPhysical

-

-1003018

The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone in battle. Its power varies.

Mud BombGroundSpecial

-

65851028

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Mud ShotGroundSpecial

-

55951522

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

Mud SportGroundStatus

-

--1551

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial

-

2010010370

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Sand TombGroundPhysical

-

15701523

The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.

SpikesGroundStatus

-

--2016

The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

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