RockStatus
Sandstorm
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A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Pokémon that run this move
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
Aerodactyl2.6%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move181 Pokémon
#0006Charizard
#0027Sandshrew
#0028Sandslash
#0039Jigglypuff
#0040Wigglytuff
#0050Diglett
#0051Dugtrio
#0058Growlithe (Hisuian Form)
#0059Arcanine (Hisuian Form)
#0074Geodude
#0075Graveler
#0076Golem
#0080Slowbro (Galarian Form)
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#0630Mandibuzz
#0638Cobalion
#0639Terrakion
#0641Tornadus
#0645Landorus
#0703Carbink
#0705Sliggoo (Hisuian Form)
#0706Goodra (Hisuian Form)
#0707Klefki
#0713Avalugg (Hisuian Form)
#0719Diancie
#0720Hoopa
#0721Volcanion
#0734Yungoos
#0735Gumshoos
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#0769Sandygast
#0770Palossand
#0774Minior
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#0972Houndstone
#0980Clodsire
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#0983Kingambit
#0984Great Tusk
#0985Scream Tail
#0988Slither Wing
#0989Sandy Shocks
#0990Iron Treads
#0995Iron Thorns
#1000Gholdengo
#1003Ting-Lu
#1017Ogerpon
#1022Iron BoulderFAQ
What type is Sandstorm?
Sandstorm is a Rock-type Status move.
What does Sandstorm do?
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Which Pokémon can learn Sandstorm?
181 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charizard, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Diglett, Dugtrio, Growlithe (Hisuian Form).
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