Sandsear Storm
- Non-contact — Damaging moves that don’t make contact (status moves excluded). The attacker takes no damage from Rough Skin, Iron Barbs or Rocky Helmet.
- Wind — A Pokémon with Wind Rider is immune and its Attack rises by 1 stage. A Pokémon with Wind Power gains the Charge effect when hit.
Values in Gen 9
Effect
The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds and searingly hot sand. This may also leave them with a burn.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 9 | Ground | Spec | 100 | 80 | 10 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
LandorusPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Sandsear Storm?
Sandsear Storm is a Ground-type Spec move.
What does Sandsear Storm do?
The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds and searingly hot sand. This may also leave them with a burn.
What are Sandsear Storm's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 100, accuracy 80, PP 10.
Which Pokémon can learn Sandsear Storm?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Landorus.