Sand Tomb (move)

Sand Tomb inflicts 1/16 of the target's maximum HP as damage for two to five turns upon use, in addition to the damage dealt when it is used. When successful, the text "<Pokémon> was trapped by SAND TOMB!" appears. It also traps the target, preventing switching and escape. If the user switches out, the target will be freed. If a trapped Pokémon uses Rapid Spin, it will be freed. If a wild Pokémon uses Sand Tomb on the player's Pokémon, the player may escape if the affected Pokémon has Run Away or is holding a Smoke Ball. However, these do not allow the player to switch the Pokémon out.

Sand Tomb has a power of 15 and an accuracy of 70.

Sand Tomb can also be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining three extra appeal points if move Sandstorm was used in the prior turn.

In Generation IV, if the user of Sand Tomb is holding a Grip Claw, the duration will always be 5 turns. Also, if an affected Pokémon is holding a Shed Shell, it can switch out.

Sand Tomb's power and accuracy were increased to 35 and 85 respectively, and now lasts four to five turns. If a Binding Band is held by the user, the damage done at the end of each turn will increase from 1/16 of the target's maximum HP to 1/8. If the user of Sand Tomb is holding a Grip Claw, the duration will be 7 turns. The text was also altered to, "<Pokémon> became trapped by Sand Tomb!"

The end turn damage of Sand Tomb is increased from 1/16 to 1/8 of the target's maximum HP. If the user is holding a Binding Band, the end turn damage of Sand Tomb will increase to 1/6 of the target's maximum HP. Ghost-type Pokémon cannot be trapped by Sand Tomb.

Sand Tomb can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if the move Sandstorm was used in the prior turn.

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, Sand Tomb is a move with base power of 4, 17 PP and 73% accuracy. The user hits enemy in the front, and might inflict the Constriction status condition on the enemy.

In Pokémon GO, Sand Tomb is a Charged Attack that has been available since February 16, 2017.

Sand Tomb
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 60 Energy cost 33 Duration 4 seconds Damage window 1.7 - 4 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 25 Energy cost 40 Secondary effect 1 Opponent Defense Effect chance 100%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Gyms & Raids

• December 11, 2019
  • Power: 80 → 60
  • Energy cost: 50 → 33

Trainer Battles

• December 11, 2019
  • Power: 80 → 25
  • Energy cost: 60 → 40
  • Secondary effect added