Sand Force (ability)
Effect
Sand Force raises the power of Ground, Rock and Steel type moves by 30% during a sandstorm.
It also grants immunity to the sandstorm damage, if not already immune (currently this only applies to Shellos since all other Pokémon with the ability are already immune).
Game descriptions
Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm. |
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X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm. |
Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm. |
Scarlet/Violet | Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm. |
Other languages
English | Sand Force |
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Japanese | すなのちから (Suna no Chikara) |
German | Sandgewalt |
French | Force Sable |
Italian | Silicoforza |
Spanish | Poder Arena |
Korean | 모래의힘 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 沙之力 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 沙之力 |
Pokémon with Sand Force
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
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![]() | Steelix Mega Steelix |
— | — |
![]() | Garchomp Mega Garchomp |
— | — |
![]() | Drilbur | Sand Rush | Mold Breaker |
![]() | Excadrill | Sand Rush | Mold Breaker |
![]() | Landorus Incarnate Forme |
— | Sheer Force |
Sand Force as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
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![]() | Diglett |
Sand Veil Arena Trap |
![]() | Diglett Alolan Diglett |
Sand Veil Tangling Hair |
![]() | Dugtrio |
Sand Veil Arena Trap |
![]() | Dugtrio Alolan Dugtrio |
Sand Veil Tangling Hair |
![]() | Nosepass |
Sturdy Magnet Pull |
![]() | Shellos |
Sticky Hold Storm Drain |
![]() | Gastrodon |
Sticky Hold Storm Drain |
![]() | Hippopotas |
Sand Stream |
![]() | Hippowdon |
Sand Stream |
![]() | Probopass |
Sturdy Magnet Pull |
![]() | Roggenrola |
Sturdy Weak Armor |
![]() | Boldore |
Sturdy Weak Armor |
![]() | Gigalith |
Sturdy Sand Stream |