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Sandstorm in Pokémon X & Y

Rock-type status move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Move details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

10

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

TM37

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Ancient Power

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

Rock

-

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Diamond Storm

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

Rock

-

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Head Smash

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

Rock

-

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Power Gem

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

Rock

-

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Rock Blast

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

Rock

-

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Rock Polish

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

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Rock Slide

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

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Rock Throw

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

Rock

-

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Rock Tomb

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

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Rock Wrecker

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

Rock

-

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Rollout

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

Rock

-

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Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

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Stealth Rock

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

Rock

-

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Stone Edge

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

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Wide Guard

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

Rock

-

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