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| Sand Stream | すなおこし | ||||||||
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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 Tyranitar.
Effect
In battle
Generations III-V
Sand Stream summons a sandstorm in battle as soon as a Pokémon with Sand Stream enters the battle. Its effects almost are the same as Sandstorm's; the only difference is that instead of lasting for five turns, it lasts for the whole battle or 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 onward
The sandstorm will now last only for five turns. This can be extended to eight turns if the Pokémon is holding a Smooth Rock.
If heavy rain, extremely harsh sunlight, or strong winds are present, Sand Stream will fail to activate.
Outside of battle
Sand Stream has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Sand Stream
In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Explorers of Time, Darkness, Sand Stream changes the weather to Sandstorm upon entering a floor, and then every subsequent 36 turns.
In Super Mystery Dungeon, Sand Stream changes the weather 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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