Ability profile
Sand Stream Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
5
Effect
The weather changes to a sandstorm when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition. If multiple Pokémon with this ability, Drizzle, Drought, or Snow Warning are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of Speed, respecting Trick Room. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.
Flavor text
Summons a sandstorm.
Quick summary
Sand Stream is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Sand Stream first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Sand Stream is used in main-series battles and links to 5 species profiles below.
5 Pokémon can have Sand Stream in the official dataset.
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