Sand Stream
Summons a sandstorm.
16 species 13 as main 3 as innate 9 battle AI weight, −2 to 10
In detail
Summons a Sandstorm for 8 turns (12 with Smooth Rock) on entry. Damages non-Rock/Ground/Steel types by 1/16 HP per turn. Rock-types gain a 50% Special Defense boost. Halves the effectiveness of sun related moves.
Types that carry it
16 species Ground 11 Rock 6 Dragon 3 Ghost 3 Dark 2 Flying 1
As a main ability
13 speciesSelectable — one of up to three, and only one is active.
As an innate
3 speciesAlways on, alongside whichever main ability is chosen.