Sand Stream (Ability)

Sand Stream (Japanese: すなおこし Sand Raising) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation IV, it was the signature Ability of.

Generations III-V
Sand Stream summons a in battle as soon as a Pokémon with Sand Stream enters the battle. Its effects almost are the same as 's; the only difference is that instead of lasting for five turns, it lasts for the whole battle until a different weather condition replaces it. If a Pokémon with Sand Stream is sent out in the same turn as another Pokémon whose Ability causes a different weather condition, the slower Pokémon's Ability will override the faster Pokémon's Ability.

Generation VI
In Generation VI, the sandstorm will last only for five turns instead. This can be extended to eight turns if the Pokémon is holding a Smooth Rock.

If heavy rain, extremely harsh sunlight, or a mysterious air current is present, Sand Stream will fail to activate.

Outside of battle
Sand Stream has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Sand Stream

 * Prior to Generation VII, did not have Sand Stream.

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Explorers of Time, Darkness, Sand Stream changes the to Sandstorm upon entering a floor, and then every subsequent 36 turns.

In, Sand Stream changes the to sandstorm upon entering a floor. Sandstorm lasts a certain number of turns (in multiples of 66) before clearing. After the weather has cleared, Sand Stream will again activate after waiting a certain number of turns (in multiples of 66).

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In other languages
Sandsturm (Fähigkeit) Chorro arena Sable Volant Sabbiafiume すなおこし 扬沙（特性）