Ability profile
Sand Force Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation V
Pokémon with ability
18
Effect
During a sandstorm, this Pokémon's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.
Flavor text
Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.
Quick summary
Sand Force is a main-series ability from Generation V. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation V
Sand Force first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Sand Force is used in main-series battles and links to 18 species profiles below.
18 Pokémon can have Sand Force in the official dataset.
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