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Sand Veil

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Sand Veil in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ability used by 18 Sword and Shield Pokémon.

LimberStatic

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Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Short effect

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Effect

During a sandstorm, this Pokémon has 1.25× its evasion, and it does not take sandstorm damage regardless of type. The evasion bonus does not count as a stat modifier. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.

Ability details

Pokémon

18