Generation 3 · Ability No. 45

Sand Stream

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

Generation III Main series

4 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

15 history records

#0045

Sand Stream

Overview

Full description

The weather changes to a sandstorm when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition. If multiple Pokémon with this ability, Drizzle, Drought, or Snow Warning are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of Speed, respecting Trick Room. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.

Overview

Effect summary

Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Timeline

History across games

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

15 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet

Current compatibility

Pokémon with Sand Stream

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

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No.248 Tyranitar

Types

Stone Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Stream Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Unnerve

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.526 Gigalith

Types

Stone

Ability set

Primary Ability Sturdy Secondary Ability Sand Stream Hidden Ability Sand Force

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