Inflicts damage every turn.
Sandstorm is a Rock-type status move that creates a sandstorm that lasts for five turns. During a sandstorm, Rock, Ground, and Steel-type Pokémon receive a boost to their Special Defense stat, while all other types take damage at the end of each turn (except for Rock, Ground, and Steel types). In Polished Crystal, Sandstorm can be learned by various Rock-type Pokémon, providing them with a strategic option to control the battlefield and wear down opponents over time.