Sand Force (Ability)

Sand Force (Japanese: すなのちから Sand Force) is an Ability introduced in Generation V.

Sand Force すなのちから
Sand Force
Flavor text
Generation V
Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm.
Generation VI
Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm.
Generation VII
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Generation VIII
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.

Effect

In battle

During a sandstorm, Sand Force increases the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves used by the Pokémon with this Ability by 30%. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.

Outside of battle

It is unknown if Sand Force has an effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Sand Force
# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
Diglett Ground Ground Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force
Diglett
Alolan Form		 Ground Steel Sand Veil Tangling Hair Sand Force
Dugtrio Ground Ground Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force
Dugtrio
Alolan Form		 Ground Steel Sand Veil Tangling Hair Sand Force
Steelix
Mega Steelix		 Steel Ground Sand Force None None
Nosepass Rock Rock Sturdy Magnet Pull Sand Force
Shellos
West Sea		 Water Water Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force
Shellos
East Sea		 Water Water Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force
Gastrodon
West Sea		 Water Ground Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force
Gastrodon
East Sea		 Water Ground Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force
Garchomp
Mega Garchomp		 Dragon Ground Sand Force None None
Hippopotas Ground Ground Sand Stream None Sand Force
Hippowdon Ground Ground Sand Stream None Sand Force
Probopass Rock Steel Sturdy Magnet Pull Sand Force
Roggenrola Rock Rock Sturdy Weak Armor Sand Force
Boldore Rock Rock Sturdy Weak Armor Sand Force
Gigalith Rock Rock Sturdy Sand Stream Sand Force
Drilbur Ground Ground Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker
Excadrill Ground Steel Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker
Landorus
Incarnate Forme		 Ground Flying Sand Force None Sheer Force
Please note that this is only 100% accurate to Generation VIII games.
  • For Generation III games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation IV or later and Hidden Abilities.
  • For Generation IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.
  • For Generation V games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VI or later.
  • For Generation VI games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VII or later.
  • For Generation VII games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VIII or later.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

During a sandstorm, Sand Force increases the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves used by the Pokémon with this Ability by 2-timesSMD. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.

Description
Games Description
MDGtI Sandstorm weather makes the Pokémon's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves stronger.*
The Pokémon isn't damaged by the Sandstorm weather condition, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up!*
SMD The Pokémon isn't damaged by a sandstorm, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up while the sandstorm is in effect!
MDRTDX The Pokémon isn't damaged by the Sandstorm weather condition, and the power of its Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves goes up while a sandstorm is in effect.


In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W


In other languages
Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 沙之力 Sā-jī Lihk
砂之力 Sā-jī Lihk *
Mandarin 沙之力 Shā-zhī Lì *
砂之力 Shā-zhī Lì *
French Force Sable
German Sandgewalt
Italian Silicoforza
Korean 모래의힘 Morae-yi Him
Portuguese Força da Areia
Spanish Poder Arena
Vietnamese Lực Cát



Abilities affected by weather conditions
Sand Veil • Swift Swim • Chlorophyll • Forecast • Dry Skin • Rain Dish • Snow Cloak • Hydration • Solar Power • Leaf Guard • Ice Body • Flower Gift • Sand Force • Sand Rush • Slush Rush


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