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Ability · Gen 3 · 29 Pokémon

Sand Veil

If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25×; immunity to Sandstorm.

If Sandstorm is active, the accuracy of moves used against this Pokemon is multiplied by 0.8. This Pokemon takes no damage from Sandstorm.

Sand Veil was introduced in Generation 3. 29 Pokémon and forms can have it (14 as a hidden ability).

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Best Pokémon with Sand Veil

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 Veil.

  1. Garchomp1. Garchomp#21 in Champions VGC · 3.2% run Sand Veil
  2. Gliscor2. Gliscor#162 in Champions VGC · 3.6% run Sand Veil
  3. Heliolisk3. Heliolisk#174 in Champions VGC · 3.3% run Sand Veil
  4. Orthworm4. Orthworm#215 in Champions VGC · usually runs another ability
  5. Sandaconda5. Sandaconda#280 in Champions VGC · 90% run Sand Veil
  6. Donphan6. Donphan#203 in National Dex OU · usually runs another ability
  7. Cacturne7. Cacturne#332 in National Dex OU · usually runs another ability
  8. Palossand8. Palossand#360 in National Dex OU · usually runs another ability

Pokémon with Sand Veil

As a regular ability (15)

SandshrewSandshrewSandslashSandslashDiglettDiglettDiglett-AlolaAlolan DiglettDugtrioDugtrioDugtrio-AlolaAlolan DugtrioGligarGligarCacneaCacneaCacturneCacturneGibleGibleGabiteGabiteGarchompGarchompGliscorGliscorHelioptileHelioptileHelioliskHeliolisk

As a hidden ability (14)

GeodudeGeodudeGravelerGravelerGolemGolemPhanpyPhanpyDonphanDonphanLarvitarLarvitarStunfiskStunfiskSandygastSandygastPalossandPalossandSilicobraSilicobraSandacondaSandacondaWiglettWiglettWugtrioWugtrioOrthwormOrthworm

Sand Veil FAQ

What does Sand Veil do?

If Sandstorm is active, the accuracy of moves used against this Pokemon is multiplied by 0.8. This Pokemon takes no damage from Sandstorm.

Which Pokémon have Sand Veil?

29 Pokémon and forms can have Sand Veil, 14 of them only as a hidden ability: Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Alolan Diglett, Dugtrio, Alolan Dugtrio, Geodude and Graveler and more.

Is Sand Veil a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Phanpy and Donphan have it as a hidden ability, while Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Alolan Diglett and Dugtrio can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Sand Veil?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Sand Veil are Garchomp (#21 in Champions VGC, 3.2% run Sand Veil), Gliscor (#162 in Champions VGC, 3.6% run Sand Veil), Heliolisk (#174 in Champions VGC, 3.3% run Sand Veil), Orthworm (#215 in Champions VGC) and Sandaconda (#280 in Champions VGC, 90% run Sand Veil).

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