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Sand Stream

On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Sandstorm.

Sand Stream was introduced in Generation 3. 5 Pokémon and forms can have it.

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Best Pokémon with Sand Stream

Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Sand Stream.

  1. Tyranitar-Mega1. Mega Tyranitar#27 in Champions VGC · 100% run Sand Stream
  2. Tyranitar2. Tyranitar#52 in Champions VGC · 99.7% run Sand Stream
  3. Hippowdon3. Hippowdon#129 in Champions VGC · 99.7% run Sand Stream
  4. Gigalith4. Gigalith#216 in National Dex OU · 98.1% run Sand Stream

Pokémon with Sand Stream

As a regular ability (5)

TyranitarTyranitarTyranitar-MegaMega TyranitarHippopotasHippopotasHippowdonHippowdonGigalithGigalith

Sand Stream FAQ

What does Sand Stream do?

On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Sandstorm.

Which Pokémon have Sand Stream?

5 Pokémon and forms can have Sand Stream: Tyranitar, Mega Tyranitar, Hippopotas, Hippowdon and Gigalith.

What are the best Pokémon with Sand Stream?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Sand Stream are Mega Tyranitar (#27 in Champions VGC, 100% run Sand Stream), Tyranitar (#52 in Champions VGC, 99.7% run Sand Stream), Hippowdon (#129 in Champions VGC, 99.7% run Sand Stream) and Gigalith (#216 in National Dex OU, 98.1% run Sand Stream).

Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.