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Generation II · Move No. 201

Sandstorm

Sandstorm is a Rock-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Stone Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
10 PP
#0201 Sandstorm
Overview

Move description

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

Overview

Target
Entire field

The entire field. Affects all Pokémon.

Overview

Effect

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. Pokémon that are not Ground, Rock, or Steel take 1/16 their max HP at the end of every turn. Every Rock Pokémon’s original Special Defense is raised by 50% for the duration of this effect. Solar Beam’s power is halved. Moonlight, Morning Sun, and Synthesis only heal 1/4 the user’s max HP.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation II Johto
Category Effect on the whole field
Priority 0

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Pokemon Center next to Route 6 at Hammerlocke (10000)

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History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Sandstorm

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