Sand Veil is one of the many abilities that are inheritable by Pokémon.
Function
While a sandstorm is occurrent, the accuracy of any moves used against the possessor will be multiplicatively reduced by 80%; the only exceptions are non-missable moves, such as Aura Sphere.
The possessor will be immunized from any damage from the sandstorm that it would have sustained otherwise.
Outside of battle
This ability is not coded outside of battle.
Inheritees
Predominant ability
Primary
| # No. | Pokémon | Type 1 | Type 2 | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 |  |
Sandshrew | Ground | Sand Veil | Sand Rush | ||
| 28 |  |
Sandslash | Ground | Sand Veil | Sand Rush | ||
| 50 |  |
Diglett | Ground | Sand Veil | Arena Trap | Sand Force | |
| 50A |  |
Alolan Diglett | Ground | Steel | Sand Veil | Tangling Hair | Sand Force |
| 51 |  |
Dugtrio | Ground | Sand Veil | Arena Trap | Sand Force | |
| 51A |  |
Alolan Dugtrio | Ground | Steel | Sand Veil | Tangling Hair | Sand Force |
| 331 |  |
Cacnea | Grass | Sand Veil | Water Absorb | ||
| 332 |  |
Cacturne | Grass | Dark | Sand Veil | Water Absorb | |
| 443 |  |
Gible | Dragon | Ground | Sand Veil | Rough Skin | |
| 444 |  |
Gabite | Dragon | Ground | Sand Veil | Rough Skin | |
| 445 |  |
Garchomp | Dragon | Ground | Sand Veil | Rough Skin |
Secondary
| # No. | Pokémon | Type 1 | Type 2 | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 |  |
Gligar | Ground | Flying | Hyper Cutter | Sand Veil | Immunity |
| 472 |  |
Gliscor | Ground | Flying | Hyper Cutter | Sand Veil | Poison Heal |
| 694 |  |
Helioptile | Electric | Normal | Dry Skin | Sand Veil | Solar Power |
| 695 |  |
Heliolisk | Electric | Normal | Dry Skin | Sand Veil | Solar Power |
Hidden ability
| # No. | Pokémon | Type 1 | Type 2 | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 |  |
Geodude | Rock | Ground | Rock Head | Sturdy | Sand Veil |
| 75 |  |
Graveler | Rock | Ground | Rock Head | Sturdy | Sand Veil |
| 76 |  |
Golem | Rock | Ground | Rock Head | Sturdy | Sand Veil |
| 231 |  |
Phanpy | Ground | Pickup | Sand Veil | ||
| 232 |  |
Donphan | Ground | Sturdy | Sand Veil | ||
| 246 |  |
Larvitar | Rock | Ground | Guts | Sand Veil | |
| 618 |  |
Stunfisk | Ground | Electric | Static | Limber | Sand Veil |
| 769 |  |
Sandygast | Ghost | Ground | Water Compaction | Sand Veil | |
| 770 |  |
Palossand | Ghost | Ground | Water Compaction | Sand Veil |