Sand Stream
Pokémon Champions
On switch-in, this Pokémon summons Sandstorm.
- Who has it
- 4 Pokémon
- On Showdown
- 8.3% of Champions VGC teams bring it
- Showdown rating
How it works in Champions
The weather changes to a sandstorm when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition.
If multiple Pokémon with this ability, Drizzle, Drought, or Snow Warning are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of Speed, respecting Trick Room. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.
Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.
“The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Good to know
- Activates when it enters battle.
Who runs Sand Stream on Showdown
Mega Tyranitar100.0% of its sets
Tyranitar#17 on the Doubles ladder · 99.8% of its sets
Hippowdon#109 on the Doubles ladder · 99.8% of its sets
Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.
