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Sandstorm

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. Pokémon that are not ground, rock, or steel take 1/16 their max HP at the end of every turn. Every rock Pokémon’s original Special Defense is raised by 50% for the duration of this effect. solar beam’s power is halved. moonlight, morning sun, and synthesis only heal 1/4 the user’s max HP.

Status

Power:

Accuracy: —%

PP: 10 (max 16)

Priority: 0

Target: Entire Field


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Move FAQ

What does Sandstorm do?

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

What type and category is Sandstorm?

Rock type, Status category.

What are Sandstorm's power, accuracy, and PP?

Power -, accuracy -%, PP 10.

What priority and target does Sandstorm have?

Priority 0, target Entire Field.

How many Pokémon learn Sandstorm?

329 Pokémon can learn this move, including Charizard, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Diglett, Dugtrio, Geodude.