Sandstorm usage and stats in Smogon SS Doubles OU
Quick snapshot
Sandstorm is run by 1 Pokémon in SS Doubles OU this July 2026, averaging 0.00 Pokémon per team that carry it (0.0% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Volcanion, Metagross, and Gigalith.
Smogon chaos SS Doubles OU July 2026, 498 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology
- #203 by weighted usage
- +62 vs last month
- peak #202 (Apr 2026)
- first seen Aug 2025
- 8 months tracked
Mechanics
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| PP | 10 |
| Priority | 0 |
| Target | entire field |
Effect
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. Pokémon that are not Ground, Rock, or Steel take 1/16 their max HP at the end of every turn. Every Rock Pokémon’s original Special Defense is raised by 50% for the duration of this effect.
Solar Beam’s power is halved.
Moonlight, Morning Sun, and Synthesis only heal 1/4 the user’s max HP.
Status
