Generation V Ability

Sand Force

Effect, usage, and Pokémon with this ability.

Sand Force is a Pokémon ability introduced in Generation V. Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Full effect

During a sandstorm, this Pokémon's rock-, ground-, and steel-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.

“Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.”