Generation VIII Move
Scorching Sands
Has a chance to burn the target.
- 70Power
- 100%Accuracy
- 10PP
- 0Priority
Scorching Sands Battle Data
- Type
- Ground
- Category
- Special
- Power
- 70
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 10
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Effect chance
- 30%
- Introduced
- Generation VIII
Scorching Sands Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to burn the target.
“The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Status condition
- Burn (30% chance)
Scorching Sands TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM215Scarlet & Violet
Pokémon That Learn Scorching Sands
80 Pokémon can learn Scorching Sands.
Learn by TM / HM
Scorching Sands Questions & Answers
- What type is Scorching Sands?
- Scorching Sands is a Ground-type special move.
- How much damage does Scorching Sands do?
- Scorching Sands has 70 base power and 100% accuracy.
- What does Scorching Sands do?
- Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to burn the target.
- How many Pokémon can learn Scorching Sands?
- 80 Pokémon can learn Scorching Sands.
- What Pokémon can learn Scorching Sands?
- Charizard, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, and Nidoking, and 75 more Pokémon can learn Scorching Sands — the full list is above.