Sand Stream
Effect in Pokémon Champions
Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 3–9
- Introduced in Gen 3
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Mega Tyranitar700- Tyranitar600
Hippowdon525
Hippopotas330
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega TyranitarPercentages 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)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
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 ability4 Pokémon
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FAQ
What does Sand Stream do?
Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Which Pokémon have Sand Stream?
4 Pokémon have it, e.g. Tyranitar, Mega Tyranitar, Hippopotas, Hippowdon.
Which types of Pokémon have Sand Stream?
The most common are Dark (2) / Ground (2) / Rock (2). The full breakdown of all 4 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Sand Stream has the highest base stat total?
In order: Mega Tyranitar (700), Tyranitar (600), Hippowdon (525), Hippopotas (330).