Generation 5 · Ability No. 159

Sand Force

Learn how Sand Force works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation V Main series

16 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

9 history records

#0159

Overview

Full description

During a sandstorm, this Pokémon's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.

Overview

Effect summary

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

9 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet

Current compatibility

Pokémon with Sand Force

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.

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No.50 Diglett

Types

Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Arena Trap Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.50 Diglett

Types

Terrestrial Metallic

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Tangling Hair Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.51 Dugtrio

Types

Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Arena Trap Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.51 Dugtrio

Types

Terrestrial Metallic

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Tangling Hair Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.299 Nosepass

Types

Stone

Ability set

Primary Ability Sturdy Secondary Ability Magnet Pull Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.422 Shellos

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Sticky Hold Secondary Ability Storm Drain Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.423 Gastrodon

Types

Water Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sticky Hold Secondary Ability Storm Drain Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.449 Hippopotas

Types

Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Stream Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.450 Hippowdon

Types

Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Stream Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.476 Probopass

Types

Stone Metallic

Ability set

Primary Ability Sturdy Secondary Ability Magnet Pull Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.524 Roggenrola

Types

Stone

Ability set

Primary Ability Sturdy Secondary Ability Weak Armor Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.525 Boldore

Types

Stone

Ability set

Primary Ability Sturdy Secondary Ability Weak Armor Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.526 Gigalith

Types

Stone

Ability set

Primary Ability Sturdy Secondary Ability Sand Stream Hidden Ability Sand Force

No.529 Drilbur

Types

Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Rush Secondary Ability Sand Force Hidden Ability Mold Breaker

No.530 Excadrill

Types

Terrestrial Metallic

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Rush Secondary Ability Sand Force Hidden Ability Mold Breaker

No.645 Landorus

Types

Terrestrial Flying

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Force Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Sheer Force

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