What type is Scorching Sands?

Scorching Sands is a Ground-type special move with 70 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Scorching Sands?

80 Pokemon can learn Scorching Sands through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Scorching Sands do?

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to burn the target.

When was Scorching Sands introduced?

Scorching Sands was introduced in Generation VIII.

Scorching Sands

ground Special

Power70

Accuracy100%

PP10

Status🔥 Burn

Typeground

CategorySpecial

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen VIII

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This has a 30% chance to also leave the target with a burn.

Pokemon That Learn Scorching Sands (80)

# ▲	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)	TM	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	Tutor	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	Tutor	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#038	Ninetales	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	73	76	75	81	100	100	505
#050	Diglett	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	TM	10	55	25	35	45	95	265
#051	Dugtrio	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	TM	35	100	50	50	70	120	425
#059	Arcanine	fire	IntimidateFlash FireJustified (HA)	TM	90	110	80	100	80	95	555
#078	Rapidash	fire	Run AwayFlash FireFlame Body (HA)	Tutor	65	100	70	80	80	105	500
#095	Onix	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdyWeak Armor (HA)	Tutor	35	45	160	30	45	70	385
#104	Cubone	ground	Rock HeadLightning RodBattle Armor (HA)	Tutor	50	50	95	40	50	35	320
#105	Marowak	ground	Rock HeadLightning RodBattle Armor (HA)	Tutor	60	80	110	50	80	45	425
#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
#126	Magmar	fire	Flame BodyVital Spirit (HA)	TM	65	95	57	100	85	93	495
#136	Flareon	fire	Flash FireGuts (HA)	TM	65	130	60	95	110	65	525
#146	Moltres	fire flying	PressureFlame Body (HA)	TM	90	100	90	125	85	90	580
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#157	Typhlosion	fire	BlazeFlash Fire (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#208	Steelix	steel ground	Rock HeadSturdySheer Force (HA)	Tutor	75	85	200	55	65	30	510
#219	Magcargo	fire rock	Magma ArmorFlame BodyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	60	50	120	90	80	30	430
#244	Entei	fire	PressureInner Focus (HA)	TM	115	115	85	90	75	100	580
#250	Ho-Oh	fire flying	PressureRegenerator (HA)	TM	106	130	90	110	154	90	680
#257	Blaziken	fire fighting	BlazeSpeed Boost (HA)	TM	80	120	70	110	70	80	530
#322	Numel	fire ground	ObliviousSimpleOwn Tempo (HA)	TM	60	60	40	65	45	35	305
#323	Camerupt	fire ground	Magma ArmorSolid RockAnger Point (HA)	TM	70	100	70	105	75	40	460
#324	Torkoal	fire	White SmokeDroughtShell Armor (HA)	TM	70	85	140	85	70	20	470
#328	Trapinch	ground	Hyper CutterArena TrapSheer Force (HA)	TM	45	100	45	45	45	10	290
#329	Vibrava	ground dragon	Levitate	TM	50	70	50	50	50	70	340
#330	Flygon	ground dragon	Levitate	TM	80	100	80	80	80	100	520
#343	Baltoy	ground psychic	Levitate	Tutor	40	40	55	40	70	55	300
#344	Claydol	ground psychic	Levitate	Tutor	60	70	105	70	120	75	500
#383	Groudon	ground	Drought	TM	100	150	140	100	90	90	670
#389	Torterra	grass ground	OvergrowShell Armor (HA)	TM	95	109	105	75	85	56	525
#392	Infernape	fire fighting	BlazeIron Fist (HA)	TM	76	104	71	104	71	108	534
#410	Shieldon	rock steel	SturdySoundproof (HA)	TM	30	42	118	42	88	30	350
#411	Bastiodon	rock steel	SturdySoundproof (HA)	TM	60	52	168	47	138	30	495
#443	Gible	dragon ground	Sand VeilRough Skin (HA)	TM	58	70	45	40	45	42	300
#444	Gabite	dragon ground	Sand VeilRough Skin (HA)	TM	68	90	65	50	55	82	410
#445	Garchomp	dragon ground	Sand VeilRough Skin (HA)	TM	108	130	95	80	85	102	600
#449	Hippopotas	ground	Sand StreamSand Force (HA)	TM	68	72	78	38	42	32	330
#450	Hippowdon	ground	Sand StreamSand Force (HA)	TM	108	112	118	68	72	47	525
#464	Rhyperior	ground rock	Lightning RodSolid RockReckless (HA)	TM	115	140	130	55	55	40	535
#467	Magmortar	fire	Flame BodyVital Spirit (HA)	TM	75	95	67	125	95	83	540
#485	Heatran	fire steel	Flash FireFlame Body (HA)	TM	91	90	106	130	106	77	600
#493	Arceus	normal	Multitype	TM	120	120	120	120	120	120	720
#494	Victini	psychic fire	Victory Star	Tutor	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#529	Drilbur	ground	Sand RushSand ForceMold Breaker (HA)	TM	60	85	40	30	45	68	328
#530	Excadrill	ground steel	Sand RushSand ForceMold Breaker (HA)	TM	110	135	60	50	65	88	508

TM / TR Availability

Scarlet Violet The Indigo Disk

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Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Sandsear Storm	Special	100	80	10	The user attacks by wrapping opposing Pokémon in fierce winds and searingly hot sand. This may also leave them with a burn.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Mud Bomb	Special	65	85	10	Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
Mud Slap	Special	20	100	10	Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

Scorching Sands

Pokemon That Learn Scorching Sands (80)

TM / TR Availability

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