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Sand Rush

Description

If sandstorm is the prevailing weather condition, the wielder's Speed stat is doubled. If the sandstorm ends or a new weather condition is brought into play, the wielder's Speed returns to normal. In addition, if a non-Ground-, Rock-, or Steel-type Pokemon has this ability, it will not take damage from sandstorm.

Competitive Use

This ability is part of what makes Excadrill the huge threat it is. Incredible Attack isn't vicious if Excadrill can't get a hit in, but with decent Speed already which is then doubled by Sand Rush, Excadrill exceeds even Kingdra in weather domination. Follow this up with Swords Dance and great coverage, and Excadrill becomes an unparalleled weather threat—indeed, this was the factor that got Excadrill eventually banned from OU. Sandslash and Stoutland are the only other notable wielders of this ability, but they doesn't even come close to Excadrill's pedigree.

Found normally

Pokémon Type Tier Abilities HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe BST
Drilbur Ground LC Sand Rush / Sand Force / Mold Breaker 60 85 40 30 45 68 328
Excadrill Ground / Steel Uber Sand Rush / Sand Force / Mold Breaker 110 135 60 50 65 88 508
Stoutland Normal NU Intimidate / Sand Rush / Scrappy 85 100 90 45 90 80 490

Found in Dream World

Pokémon Type Tier Abilities HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe BST
Sandshrew Ground LC Sand Veil / Sand Rush 50 75 85 20 30 40 300
Sandslash Ground RU Sand Veil / Sand Rush 75 100 110 45 55 65 450