Sand-Rush

Summary

Sand Rush is an ability in the Pokémon series that doubles the Speed stat of a Pokémon with this ability when a sandstorm is active. This makes it an incredibly valuable ability in sandstorm-based teams, as it allows the Pokémon to outspeed a larger portion of opponents.

Effects:

  1. Speed Increase: When a sandstorm is active, a Pokémon with Sand Rush has its Speed stat doubled. This effect is immediate and lasts as long as the sandstorm is in play.
  2. Sandstorm Immunity: Pokémon with Sand Rush are immune to the damage from sandstorms, which typically harm all Pokémon except those of Rock, Ground, or Steel type. This makes Sand Rush users excellent choices for staying in the battlefield during prolonged sandstorm conditions.

Strategic Implications:

  • Synergy with Sandstorm Setters: This ability often sees use alongside Pokémon that can set up sandstorm conditions, such as Tyranitar with its Sand Stream ability or Hippowdon. These

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Pokémon with the Sand-Rush ability

sandshrew
Sandshrew

Types: Ground

sandslash
Sandslash

Types: Ground

herdier
Herdier

Types: Normal

stoutland
Stoutland

Types: Normal

drilbur
Drilbur

Types: Ground

excadrill
Excadrill

Types: Ground, Steel

lycanroc-midday
Lycanroc-Midday

Types: Rock

dracozolt
Dracozolt

Types: Electric, Dragon

dracovish
Dracovish

Types: Water, Dragon

houndstone
Houndstone

Types: Ghost