Ability profile
Sand Rush Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation V
Pokémon with ability
10
Effect
This Pokémon's Speed is doubled during a sandstorm, and it does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.
Flavor text
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in a sandstorm.
Quick summary
Sand Rush 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 Rush first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Sand Rush is used in main-series battles and links to 10 species profiles below.
10 Pokémon can have Sand Rush in the official dataset.
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