Sand Rush (Ability)

Sand Rush (Japanese: すなかき Sand Paddle) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it is the signature Ability of Sandshrew and Sandslash.

Sand Rush すなかき
Sand Paddle
Flavor text
Generation V
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed in a sandstorm.
Generation VI
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Generation VII
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Generation VIII
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.

Effect

In battle

During a sandstorm, the Speed stat of Pokémon with this Ability is doubled. A Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.

Outside of battle

There are no effects outside of battle.

Pokémon with Sand Rush
# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
Sandshrew Ground Ground Sand Veil None Sand Rush
Sandslash Ground Ground Sand Veil None Sand Rush
Herdier Normal Normal Intimidate Sand Rush Scrappy
Stoutland Normal Normal Intimidate Sand Rush Scrappy
Drilbur Ground Ground Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker
Excadrill Ground Steel Sand Rush Sand Force Mold Breaker
Lycanroc
Midday Form		 Rock Rock Keen Eye Sand Rush Steadfast
Dracozolt Electric Dragon Volt Absorb Hustle Sand Rush
Dracovish Water Dragon Water Absorb Strong Jaw Sand Rush
Please note that this is only 100% accurate to Generation VIII games.
  • For Generation III games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation IV or later and Hidden Abilities.
  • For Generation IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.
  • For Generation V games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VI or later.
  • For Generation VI games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VII or later.
  • For Generation VII games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VIII or later.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

During a sandstorm, in addition to not taking damage from a sandstorm, Sand Rush allows the use of a move twice in a turn, consuming only 1 PP.

Description
Games Description
MDGtI In the Sandstorm weather condition, it can use a move 2 times at once for only 1 PP.*
When the Pokémon uses a move in the Sandstorm weather condition, it uses it 2 times at once but only consumes PP for 1 use!*
SMD The Pokémon isn't damaged by a sandstorm. During a sandstorm, it uses a move 2 times at once but only consumes PP for 1 use!


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In other languages
Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 撥沙 Buhtsā
Mandarin 撥沙 / 拨沙 Bōshā
French Baigne Sable
German Sandscharrer
Italian Remasabbia
Korean 모래헤치기 Morae Hechigi
Portuguese Ímpeto Areia
Russian Песчаная Гонка Peschanaya Gonka
Spanish Ímpetu Arena
Vietnamese Bới Cát



Variations of the Ability Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll • Swift Swim • Sand Rush • Slush Rush
Abilities affected by weather conditions
Sand Veil • Swift Swim • Chlorophyll • Forecast • Dry Skin • Rain Dish • Snow Cloak • Hydration • Solar Power • Leaf Guard • Ice Body • Flower Gift • Sand Force • Sand Rush • Slush Rush


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