Sandstorm
- 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 Pokémon Champions
Pow
—
Acc
—
PP
5
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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 Champions | Rock | Status | — | — | 5 | 0 |
| Gen 2–9 | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move181 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Sandstorm?
Sandstorm is a Rock-type Status move.
What does Sandstorm do?
Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns.
Which Pokémon can learn Sandstorm?
181 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charizard, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Diglett, Dugtrio, Growlithe (Hisuian Form).