Learn how Sand Veil works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.
During a sandstorm, this Pokémon has 1.25× its evasion, and it does not take sandstorm damage regardless of type. The evasion bonus does not count as a stat modifier. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.
Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.
No.27
Sandshrew
No.28
Sandslash
No.50
Diglett
No.50
Diglett
No.51
Dugtrio
No.51
Dugtrio
No.74
Geodude
No.75
Graveler
No.76
Golem
No.207
Gligar
No.231
Phanpy
No.232
Donphan
No.246
Larvitar
No.331
Cacnea
No.332
Cacturne
No.443
Gible
No.444
Gabite
No.445
Garchomp
No.472
Gliscor
No.618
Stunfisk
No.694
Helioptile
No.695
Heliolisk
No.769
Sandygast
No.770
Palossand