What type is Sandstorm?

Sandstorm is a Rock-type status move.

How many Pokemon can learn Sandstorm?

244 Pokemon can learn Sandstorm through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Sandstorm do?

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.

When was Sandstorm introduced?

Sandstorm was introduced in Generation II.

Sandstorm

rock Status

Power–

Accuracy–

PP10

Status–

Typerock

CategoryStatus

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetEntire Field

GenerationGen II

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.

Weather

Sets for 5 turnsSandstorm

Rock +50% Sp.Def inSandstorm

Pokemon That Learn Sandstorm (244)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#006	Charizard	fire flying	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#027	Sandshrew	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	Lv. 42	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	Lv. 56	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#050	Diglett	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	Lv. 28	10	55	25	35	45	95	265
#051	Dugtrio	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	Lv. 30	35	100	50	50	70	120	425
#074	Geodude	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	40	80	100	30	30	20	300
#075	Graveler	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	55	95	115	45	45	35	390
#076	Golem	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdySand Veil (HA)	TM	80	120	130	55	65	45	495
#081	Magnemite	electric steel	Magnet PullSturdyAnalytic (HA)	TM	25	35	70	95	55	45	325
#082	Magneton	electric steel	Magnet PullSturdyAnalytic (HA)	TM	50	60	95	120	70	70	465
#088	Grimer	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	80	80	50	40	50	25	325
#089	Muk	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	105	105	75	65	100	50	500
#095	Onix	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	35	45	160	30	45	70	385
#104	Cubone	ground	Rock HeadLightning RodBattle Armor (HA)	TM	50	50	95	40	50	35	320
#105	Marowak	ground	Rock HeadLightning RodBattle Armor (HA)	TM	60	80	110	50	80	45	425
#108	Lickitung	normal	Own TempoObliviousCloud Nine (HA)	TM	90	55	75	60	75	30	385
#111	Rhyhorn	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	TM	80	85	95	30	30	25	345
#112	Rhydon	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	TM	105	130	120	45	45	40	485
#113	Chansey	normal	Natural CureSerene GraceHealer (HA)	TM	250	5	5	35	105	50	450
#115	Kangaskhan	normal	Early BirdScrappyInner Focus (HA)	TM	105	95	80	40	80	90	490
#128	Tauros	normal	IntimidateAnger PointSheer Force (HA)	TM	75	100	95	40	70	110	490
#130	Gyarados	water flying	IntimidateMoxie (HA)	TM	95	125	79	60	100	81	540
#138	Omanyte	rock water	Swift SwimShell ArmorWeak Armor (HA)	TM	35	40	100	90	55	35	355
#139	Omastar	rock water	Swift SwimShell ArmorWeak Armor (HA)	TM	70	60	125	115	70	55	495
#140	Kabuto	rock water	Swift SwimBattle ArmorWeak Armor (HA)	TM	30	80	90	55	45	55	355
#141	Kabutops	rock water	Swift SwimBattle ArmorWeak Armor (HA)	TM	60	115	105	65	70	80	495
#142	Aerodactyl	rock flying	Rock HeadPressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	80	105	65	60	75	130	515
#143	Snorlax	normal	ImmunityThick FatGluttony (HA)	TM	160	110	65	65	110	30	540
#144	Articuno	ice flying	PressureSnow Cloak (HA)	TM	90	85	100	95	125	85	580
#145	Zapdos	electric flying	PressureStatic (HA)	TM	90	90	85	125	90	100	580
#146	Moltres	fire flying	PressureFlame Body (HA)	TM	90	100	90	125	85	90	580
#149	Dragonite	dragon flying	Inner FocusMultiscale (HA)	TM	91	134	95	100	100	80	600
#150	Mewtwo	psychic	PressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	106	110	90	154	90	130	680
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#185	Sudowoodo	rock	SturdyRock HeadRattled (HA)	TM	70	100	115	30	65	30	410
#194	Wooper	water ground	DampWater AbsorbUnaware (HA)	TM	55	45	45	25	25	15	210
#195	Quagsire	water ground	DampWater AbsorbUnaware (HA)	TM	95	85	85	65	65	35	430
#204	Pineco	bug	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	TM	50	65	90	35	35	15	290
#205	Forretress	bug steel	SturdyOvercoat (HA)	TM	75	90	140	60	60	40	465
#206	Dunsparce	normal	Serene GraceRun AwayRattled (HA)	TM	100	70	70	65	65	45	415
#207	Gligar	ground flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilImmunity (HA)	TM	65	75	105	35	65	85	430
#208	Steelix	steel ground	Rock HeadSturdySheer Force (HA)	TM	75	85	200	55	65	30	510
#212	Scizor	bug steel	SwarmTechnicianLight Metal (HA)	TM	70	130	100	55	80	65	500
#213	Shuckle	bug rock	SturdyGluttonyContrary (HA)	TM	20	10	230	10	230	5	505
#218	Slugma	fire	Magma ArmorFlame BodyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	40	40	40	70	40	20	250
#219	Magcargo	fire rock	Magma ArmorFlame BodyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	60	50	120	90	80	30	430