Smooth-Rock 
Smooth Rock is an item in the Pokémon series that extends the duration of the move Sandstorm when used by the holder. Specifically, it increases the length of the sandstorm from the default five turns to eight turns. This can be critically advantageous in competitive play as Sandstorm inflicts chip damage to all Pokémon that are not Rock, Ground, or Steel types and boosts the Special Defense of Rock-type Pokémon by 50% during its duration.
Sandstorm teams, often referred to as Sand teams, greatly benefit from Smooth Rock. Key Pokémon that often carry this item include those with the Sand Stream ability, like Tyranitar and Hippowdon, which automatically sets up Sandstorm upon entering the battlefield. By holding a Smooth Rock, these Pokémon can maximize the effectiveness of the sandstorm, granting extended benefits and sustained pressure on opponents.
Additionally, Smooth Rock finds synergy in double battles and strategies where weather control is pivotal. It supports abilities like Sand Rush, which doubles the Speed of the Pokémon in
Attribute
Category:
held-itemsCost:
4000
Effect:
- Held: The holder's Sandstorm will create a sandstorm lasting for eight turns rather than five. As this item affects the move rather than the weather itself, the effect is not lost if the holder leaves battle or drops this item.
Flavor Texts:
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- x-y: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of the move Sandstorm when used by the holder.
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Fling Power
10
Game Indices
- generation-iv (Game Index: 283)
- generation-v (Game Index: 283)
- generation-vi (Game Index: 283)
- generation-vii (Game Index: 283)
- generation-viii (Game Index: 283)