| Type | Ground |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 35 |
| Accuracy | 85 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Targets any single Pokemon on the field including non-adjacent ones.
Sand Tomb inflicts damage on the first turn then traps the opponent, causing them to lose 1⁄16 of their maximum HP after each turn, for 4-5 turns. If the user holds a Grip Claw then it is always 5 turns.
In Generations 1-4, Sand Tomb has a base power of 15 and 70% accuracy. Its after-effects also last for 2-5 turns instead of 4-5.
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is trapped inside a painful sandstorm for two to five turns. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns. |
| Black/White | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
These pokemon learn Sand Tomb at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.
These pokemon can learn Sand Tomb as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.