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Sandstorm

Sandstorm

Rock-type status move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

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. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock 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.

Roggenrola

#98

Rock
33

Boldore

#99

Rock
42

Gigalith

#100

Rock
42

Sandygast

#186

GhostGround
54

Palossand

#187

GhostGround
60

Nosepass

#198

Rock
34

Probopass

#199

RockSteel
34

Zygarde 10

#205

DragonGround
35

Zygarde 50

#205

DragonGround
35

Zygarde Complete

#205

DragonGround
35

Sandile

#232

GroundDark
40

Krokorok

#233

GroundDark
44

Krookodile

#234

GroundDark
48

Trapinch

#235

Ground
36

Vibrava

#236

GroundDragon
36

Flygon

#237

GroundDragon
36

Gible

#238

DragonGround
13

Gabite

#239

DragonGround
13

Garchomp

#240

DragonGround
Start, 13

Garchomp Mega

#240

DragonGround
Start, 13

Sandshrew

#251

Ground
42

Sandslash

#252

Ground
48

Outrage

Dragon

Giga Drain

Grass
RockStatus

Sandstorm

Rock-type move

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

TM37

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AccelerockRockPhysical

-

40100201

The user smashes into the target at high speed. This move always goes first.

Ancient PowerRockSpecial

-

60100534

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

Head SmashRockPhysical

-

1508058

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

Power GemRockSpecial

-

801002030

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

Rock BlastRockPhysical

-

25901018

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

Rock PolishRockStatus
TM69
--2054

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

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010146

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

Rock ThrowRockPhysical

-

50901516

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

Rock TombRockPhysical609515145

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

RolloutRockPhysical

-

30902035

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

Smack DownRockPhysical501001551

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

-

--2034

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

Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080593

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

Wide GuardRockStatus

-

--1026

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

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