Sandstorm
Rock-type status move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
StatusMove text
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.
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 Charizard #6 |   | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
 Charizard Mega X #6 |  | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
 Charizard Mega Y #6 | | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
 Smeargle #58 |  | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Smeargle #58 | | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerock | |  Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 2 | The user smashes into the target at high speed. This move always goes first. |
| Ancient Power | |  Special | - | 60 | 100 | 5 | 165 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Continental Crush | | Physical | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. |
| Continental Crush | | Special | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. |
| Diamond Storm | | Physical | - | 100 | 95 | 5 | 3 | The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also sharply raise the user’s Defense stat. |
| Head Smash | | Physical | - | 150 | 80 | 5 | 34 | The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly. |
| Power Gem | | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 20 | 44 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| Rock Blast | | Physical | - | 25 | 90 | 10 | 41 | The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row. |
| Rock Polish | | Status | - | - | 20 | 130 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat. | |
| Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | 423 | 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 | 41 | The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack. |
| Rock Tomb | | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | 400 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. | |
| Rock Wrecker | | Physical | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 4 | 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 | 200 | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
| Smack Down | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | 131 | 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 | 209 | 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 | 233 | The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. | |
| Wide Guard | | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 69 | The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. |
