Sand Rush
Effect in Pokémon Champions
Doubles the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Excadrill508
Houndstone488
Lycanroc487
Sandslash450
Drilbur328
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability6 Pokémon · 2 of them as a Hidden Ability
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FAQ
What does Sand Rush do?
Doubles the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Which Pokémon have Sand Rush?
6 Pokémon have it, e.g. Sandshrew, Sandslash, Drilbur, Excadrill, Lycanroc, Houndstone.
Which types of Pokémon have Sand Rush?
The most common are Ground (4) / Ghost (1) / Rock (1). The full breakdown of all 6 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Sand Rush has the highest base stat total?
In order: Excadrill (508), Houndstone (488), Lycanroc (487), Sandslash (450), Drilbur (328).