Sandstorm (move)

Sandstorm (Japanese: すなあらし Sandstorm) is a non-damaging move introduced in Generation II.
It is:
* TM37 from Generation II to , and in .
* TM32 in .
* TM051 in Generation IX.
==Effect==
===Generation II===
When this move is used, a will brew. This effect will last for 5 turns. This clears any other weather, but will fail if there is already a sandstorm.
While Sandstorm is in effect, all Pokémon who are neither -, -, nor will be damaged ⅛ of their maximum HP at the end of each turn. Pokémon in the semi-invulnerable turn of will also not take damage from Sandstorm, regardless of type. Also, the moves , , and will recover only half as much HP as under clear conditions.
===Generation III===
The damage inflicted at the end of each turn is decreased to 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum HP. Pokémon with the Ability have the accuracy of any move used against them modified by a factor of 4/5 when Sandstorm is in effect, and are immune to Sandstorm's damaging effect. , , and now only restore ¼ of the user's maximum HP. will also prevent damage from Sandstorm during the semi-invulnerable turn.
Additionally, becomes Rock-type.
Sandstorm can be used as the first move of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing , , , and to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn.
===Generations IV to VIII===
All Pokémon will now have their raised by 50% for the duration of the sandstorm. Also, if a Smooth Rock is held when Sandstorm is used, its duration is lengthened from 5 to 8 turns.
Pokémon with the Ability have their doubled, while Pokémon with get a power boost of 30% for their Rock-, Ground- and Steel-type moves. Both of these Abilities grant an immunity to Sandstorm's damaging effect. Sandstorms increase the health recovered from from ½ to ⅔ of the user's maximum HP.
If heavy rain, extremely harsh sunlight, or strong winds are present, Sandstorm will fail.
Sandstorm can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing any of the moves , and to give an extra three base appeal points if used in the next turn.
If powered up by a Rockium Z into Z-Sandstorm, the user's stat is raised by one stage.
===Generation IX===
Sandstorm can no longer override weather in the overworld.
Despite being considered a , Sandstorm does not activate either nor if a Pokémon with that Ability is hit with it.
==Description==
Causes a sandstorm that hits the target over several turns.
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==Learnset==
===By leveling up===
===By TM===
===Special move===
====Generation III====
==In other games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
Sandstorm turns the current floor's weather to sandstorm for 18 turns / entire floor / 66 turns.
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Name 	 	Move gauge cost	MP(uses)	Base	Max	 	Target	Effect tag 	Description 	Playable
Sandstorm	2	2 	— 	— 	—% 	Entire field	— 	Causes a sandstorm.	(Tech role only)	
===Description===
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
* In Pokémon Ranger and Kidnapped Riolu (Part 2), a man working as a henchman for told his to use Sandstorm. However, it couldn't perform the attack after being hit by a from Dawn's Piplup.
* In Rivals in the Dark of Night!, Zirc tried to command his to use Sandstorm, but he was interrupted before the move could be executed.
==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
===Pokémon Adventures===
* In Just My Luck...Shuckle, Lucy's was revealed to know Sandstorm by 's Pokédex.
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
===Side series games===
===Spin-off series games===
==Trivia==
* In Generation III, Sandstorm's animation was very similar to 's, the differences being the color and the effect on the targets' sprites.
* In Pokémon the Series: Black & White, Ash's Roggenrola used Sandstorm in a different way in every episode where it used the move before evolving.
* Sandstorm is the only to not activate the Abilities and .
==In other languages==
Category:Wind moves
Category:Moves learned by purification
Category:Moves that can jam
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
de:Sandsturm
es:Tormenta de arena
fr:Tempête de Sable
it:Terrempesta
ja:すなあらし
zh:沙暴（招式）