Smooth Rock

Smooth Rock is an item in the Pokémon series that extends the duration of the Sandstorm move when used by the holder. Specifically, it increases the duration of Sandstorm from the standard five turns to eight turns. This extension can be critically advantageous in competitive play; 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.

Teams built around Sandstorm, commonly known as Sand teams, gain substantial benefits from the Smooth Rock. Key Pokémon often equipped with this item include those with the Sand Stream ability, such as Tyranitar and Hippowdon, which automatically initiate Sandstorm upon their battlefield entry. Utilizing a Smooth Rock, these Pokémon can optimize the effect of the sandstorm, offering prolonged benefits and sustained pressure against opponents.

Moreover, Smooth Rock exhibits synergy in double battles and strategies where weather manipulation is crucial. It significantly aids abilities like Sand Rush, which doubles the Speed of the Pokémon in Sandstorm, thus enhancing tactical advantage and battlefield control.

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.

Short Effect: Held: Sandstorm by the holder lasts 8 rounds instead of 5.

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.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 10

• Cost 4000
• Category Held Items
• Attributes
  Holdable Holdable Active Underground