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Sandstorm

Sandstorm

Rock-type status move in Pokémon X and Y.

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.

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.
PokémonTypeLevel

Pupitar

#247

RockGround
Start

Tyranitar

#248

RockDark
Start

Tyranitar Mega

#248

RockDark
Start

Garchomp

#445

DragonGround
Start

Garchomp Mega

#445

DragonGround
Start

Larvitar

#246

RockGround
5

Pupitar

#247

RockGround
5

Tyranitar

#248

RockDark
5

Tyranitar Mega

#248

RockDark
5

Gible

#443

DragonGround
13

Gabite

#444

DragonGround
13

Garchomp

#445

DragonGround
13

Garchomp Mega

#445

DragonGround
13

Roggenrola

#524

Rock
33

Zygarde 50

#718

DragonGround
35

Nosepass

#299

Rock
36

Probopass

#476

RockSteel
36

Drilbur

#529

Ground
40

Sandile

#551

GroundDark
40

Baltoy

#343

GroundPsychic
41

Sandshrew

#27

Ground
42

Sandslash

#28

Ground
42

Boldore

#525

Rock
42

Gigalith

#526

Rock
42

Trapinch

#328

Ground
44

Vibrava

#329

GroundDragon
44

Flygon

#330

GroundDragon
44

Krokorok

#552

GroundDark
44

Claydol

#344

GroundPsychic
47

Krookodile

#553

GroundDark
48

Excadrill

#530

GroundSteel
49

Onix

#95

RockGround
52

Steelix

#208

SteelGround
52

Cacnea

#331

Grass
53

Landorus Incarnate

#645

GroundFlying
61

Landorus Therian

#645

GroundFlying
61

Cacturne

#332

GrassDark
65

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Hidden Machines.
PokémonTypeMethod

Bunnelby

#10

Normal
TM/HM

Diggersby

#11

NormalGround
TM/HM

Sandshrew

#27

Ground
TM/HM

Sandslash

#28

Ground
TM/HM

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
TM/HM

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
TM/HM

Wormadam Sandy

#45

BugGround
TM/HM

Diglett

#50

Ground
TM/HM

Gyarados

#50

WaterFlying
TM/HM

Gyarados Mega

#50

WaterDark
TM/HM

Dugtrio

#51

Ground
TM/HM

Geodude

#74

RockGround
TM/HM

Graveler

#75

RockGround
TM/HM

Golem

#76

RockGround
TM/HM

Onix

#95

RockGround
TM/HM

Cubone

#104

Ground
TM/HM

Marowak

#105

Ground
TM/HM

Lickitung

#108

Normal
TM/HM

Nincada

#111

BugGround
TM/HM

Rhyhorn

#111

GroundRock
TM/HM

Ninjask

#112

BugFlying
TM/HM

Rhydon

#112

GroundRock
TM/HM

Shedinja

#113

BugGhost
TM/HM

Chansey

#113

Normal
TM/HM

Kangaskhan

#115

Normal
TM/HM

Kangaskhan Mega

#115

Normal
TM/HM

Tauros

#128

Normal
TM/HM

Omanyte

#138

RockWater
TM/HM

Munchlax

#138

Normal
TM/HM

Omastar

#139

RockWater
TM/HM

Snorlax

#139

Normal
TM/HM

Kabuto

#140

RockWater
TM/HM

Kabutops

#141

RockWater
TM/HM

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
TM/HM

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
TM/HM

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
TM/HM

Zapdos

#145

ElectricFlying
TM/HM

Moltres

#146

FireFlying
TM/HM

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
TM/HM

Mewtwo

#150

Psychic
TM/HM

Mewtwo Mega X

#150

PsychicFighting
TM/HM

Mewtwo Mega Y

#150

Psychic
TM/HM

Mew

#151

Psychic
TM/HM

Sudowoodo

#185

Rock
TM/HM

Wooper

#194

WaterGround
TM/HM

Quagsire

#195

WaterGround
TM/HM

Pineco

#204

Bug
TM/HM

Forretress

#205

BugSteel
TM/HM

Gligar

#207

GroundFlying
TM/HM

Steelix

#208

SteelGround
TM/HM

Scizor

#212

BugSteel
TM/HM

Scizor Mega

#212

BugSteel
TM/HM

Shuckle

#213

BugRock
TM/HM

Magcargo

#219

FireRock
TM/HM

Swinub

#220

IceGround
TM/HM

Piloswine

#221

IceGround
TM/HM

Corsola

#222

WaterRock
TM/HM

Skarmory

#227

SteelFlying
TM/HM

Phanpy

#231

Ground
TM/HM

Donphan

#232

Ground
TM/HM

Outrage

Dragon

Giga Drain

Grass
RockStatus

Sandstorm

Rock-type move

Move #

201

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

TM37

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Ancient PowerRockSpecial

-

60100584

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

Diamond StormRockPhysical

-

1009551

The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Head SmashRockPhysical

-

15080517

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

Power GemRockSpecial

-

801002021

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

Rock BlastRockPhysical

-

25901029

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

Rock PolishRockStatus
TM69
--2093

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

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010317

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

Rock ThrowRockPhysical

-

50901526

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

Rock TombRockPhysical609515317

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

Rock WreckerRockPhysical

-

1509053

The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. The user can’t move on the next turn.

RolloutRockPhysical

-

30902063

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

Smack DownRockPhysical5010015109

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

-

--2026

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

Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805168

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

Wide GuardRockStatus

-

--1027

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

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