Scorching Sands
Ground-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

SpecialThe user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
![]() Cinderace #6 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Diggersby #49 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Ninetales #69 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Arcanine #71 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Baltoy #82 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Claydol #83 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Golett #88 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Golurk #89 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Mew #151 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Sizzlipede #159 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Centiskorch #160 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Carkol #162 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Coalossal #163 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Diglett #164 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Diglett Alola #164 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Dugtrio #165 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Dugtrio Alola #165 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Drilbur #166 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Excadrill #167 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Onix #178 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Steelix #179 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Flareon #199 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Rhyhorn #264 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Rhydon #265 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Rhyperior #266 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Torkoal #300 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Silicobra #312 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Sandaconda #313 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Hippopotas #314 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Hippowdon #315 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Heatmor #317 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Trapinch #321 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Vibrava #322 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Flygon #323 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Rapidash #334 | ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Turtonator #347 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Charizard #380 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Sandile #551 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Krokorok #552 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Krookodile #553 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Reshiram #643 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |
![]() Incineroar #727 | ![]() ![]() | Move Tutor |

SpecialScorching Sands
Ground-type move
Move #
815
Introduced
Generation VIII
Power
70
Accuracy
100
PP
10
Priority
0
Machine
-
| Move | Type | Class | TM/TR | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Rush | ![]() | Physical | - | 25 | 90 | 10 | 2 | The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row. |
| Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 150 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. | |
| Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | 177 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. | |
| Drill Run | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 | 26 | The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily. | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 90 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | |
| Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | 137 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | |
| Fissure | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 30 | 5 | 23 | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | 45 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. | |
| Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 96 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. | |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | - | 20 | 100 | 10 | 49 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 57 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | 49 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. | |
| Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 27 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle. | |
| Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | 101 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |







































































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