Sand Force raises the power of Ground, Rock and Steel type moves by 30% during a sandstorm.
It also grants immunity to the sandstorm damage, if not already immune. Currently this only applies to Shellos since other Pokemon are already immune.
| Generation V | Boosts certain moves' power in a sandstorm. |
|---|
| # | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 529 | Drilbur | Sand Rush | Mold Breaker |
| 530 | Excadrill | Sand Rush | Mold Breaker |
| 645 | Landorus | — | Sheer Force |
| # | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 050 | Diglett |
Arena Trap Sand Veil |
| 051 | Dugtrio |
Arena Trap Sand Veil |
| 299 | Nosepass |
Magnet Pull Sturdy |
| 422 | Shellos |
Storm Drain Sticky Hold |
| 423 | Gastrodon |
Sticky Hold Storm Drain |
| 449 | Hippopotas |
Sand Stream |
| 450 | Hippowdon |
Sand Stream |
| 476 | Probopass |
Magnet Pull Sturdy |
| 524 | Roggenrola |
Sturdy |
| 525 | Boldore |
Sturdy |
| 526 | Gigalith |
Sturdy |