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Scorching Sands

Ground-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

GroundSpecial

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

PokémonTypeMethod

Cinderace

#6

Fire
Move Tutor

Diggersby

#49

NormalGround
Move Tutor

Ninetales

#69

Fire
Move Tutor

Arcanine

#71

Fire
Move Tutor

Baltoy

#82

GroundPsychic
Move Tutor

Claydol

#83

GroundPsychic
Move Tutor

Golett

#88

GroundGhost
Move Tutor

Golurk

#89

GroundGhost
Move Tutor

Mew

#151

Psychic
Move Tutor

Sizzlipede

#159

FireBug
Move Tutor

Centiskorch

#160

FireBug
Move Tutor

Carkol

#162

RockFire
Move Tutor

Coalossal

#163

RockFire
Move Tutor

Diglett

#164

Ground
Move Tutor

Diglett Alola

#164

GroundSteel
Move Tutor

Dugtrio

#165

Ground
Move Tutor

Dugtrio Alola

#165

GroundSteel
Move Tutor

Drilbur

#166

Ground
Move Tutor

Excadrill

#167

GroundSteel
Move Tutor

Onix

#178

RockGround
Move Tutor

Steelix

#179

SteelGround
Move Tutor

Flareon

#199

Fire
Move Tutor

Rhyhorn

#264

GroundRock
Move Tutor

Rhydon

#265

GroundRock
Move Tutor

Rhyperior

#266

GroundRock
Move Tutor

Torkoal

#300

Fire
Move Tutor

Silicobra

#312

Ground
Move Tutor

Sandaconda

#313

Ground
Move Tutor

Hippopotas

#314

Ground
Move Tutor

Hippowdon

#315

Ground
Move Tutor

Heatmor

#317

Fire
Move Tutor

Trapinch

#321

Ground
Move Tutor

Vibrava

#322

GroundDragon
Move Tutor

Flygon

#323

GroundDragon
Move Tutor

Rapidash

#334

Fire
Move Tutor

Turtonator

#347

FireDragon
Move Tutor

Charizard

#380

FireFlying
Move Tutor

Sandile

#551

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Krokorok

#552

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Krookodile

#553

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Reshiram

#643

DragonFire
Move Tutor

Incineroar

#727

FireDark
Move Tutor

Dual Wingbeat

Flying

Jungle Healing

Grass
GroundSpecial

Scorching Sands

Ground-type move

Move #

815

Introduced

Generation VIII

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

-

View all moves
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Bone RushGroundPhysical

-

2590102

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

BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM81
6010020150

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

DigGroundPhysical8010010177

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Drill RunGroundPhysical80951026

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial901001090

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

EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010137

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

FissureGroundPhysical

-

-30523

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

High HorsepowerGroundPhysical95951045

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

Mud ShotGroundSpecial55951596

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial

-

201001049

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

Sand AttackGroundStatus

-

-1001557

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

Sand TombGroundPhysical35851549

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

SpikesGroundStatus--2027

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical7510010101

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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SwSh / Moves

Scorching Sands

Scorching Sands

Ground-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

GroundSpecial

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

PokémonTypeMethod

Cinderace

#6

Fire
Move Tutor

Diggersby

#49

NormalGround
Move Tutor

Ninetales

#69

Fire
Move Tutor

Arcanine

#71

Fire
Move Tutor

Baltoy

#82

GroundPsychic
Move Tutor

Claydol

#83

GroundPsychic
Move Tutor

Golett

#88

GroundGhost
Move Tutor

Golurk

#89

GroundGhost
Move Tutor

Mew

#151

Psychic
Move Tutor

Sizzlipede

#159

FireBug
Move Tutor

Centiskorch

#160

FireBug
Move Tutor

Carkol

#162

RockFire
Move Tutor

Coalossal

#163

RockFire
Move Tutor

Diglett

#164

Ground
Move Tutor

Diglett Alola

#164

GroundSteel
Move Tutor

Dugtrio

#165

Ground
Move Tutor

Dugtrio Alola

#165

GroundSteel
Move Tutor

Drilbur

#166

Ground
Move Tutor

Excadrill

#167

GroundSteel
Move Tutor

Onix

#178

RockGround
Move Tutor

Steelix

#179

SteelGround
Move Tutor

Flareon

#199

Fire
Move Tutor

Rhyhorn

#264

GroundRock
Move Tutor

Rhydon

#265

GroundRock
Move Tutor

Rhyperior

#266

GroundRock
Move Tutor

Torkoal

#300

Fire
Move Tutor

Silicobra

#312

Ground
Move Tutor

Sandaconda

#313

Ground
Move Tutor

Hippopotas

#314

Ground
Move Tutor

Hippowdon

#315

Ground
Move Tutor

Heatmor

#317

Fire
Move Tutor

Trapinch

#321

Ground
Move Tutor

Vibrava

#322

GroundDragon
Move Tutor

Flygon

#323

GroundDragon
Move Tutor

Rapidash

#334

Fire
Move Tutor

Turtonator

#347

FireDragon
Move Tutor

Charizard

#380

FireFlying
Move Tutor

Sandile

#551

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Krokorok

#552

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Krookodile

#553

GroundDark
Move Tutor

Reshiram

#643

DragonFire
Move Tutor

Incineroar

#727

FireDark
Move Tutor

Dual Wingbeat

Flying

Jungle Healing

Grass
GroundSpecial

Scorching Sands

Ground-type move

Move #

815

Introduced

Generation VIII

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

-

View all moves
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Bone RushGroundPhysical

-

2590102

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

BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM81
6010020150

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

DigGroundPhysical8010010177

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Drill RunGroundPhysical80951026

The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial901001090

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

EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010137

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

FissureGroundPhysical

-

-30523

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

High HorsepowerGroundPhysical95951045

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

Mud ShotGroundSpecial55951596

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial

-

201001049

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

Sand AttackGroundStatus

-

-1001557

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

Sand TombGroundPhysical35851549

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

SpikesGroundStatus--2027

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical7510010101

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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