Sand Veil Bulbapedia: A Comprehensive Guide
The Sand Veil, known as the “Sandy Veil” in Japan, is a unique item in the Pok茅mon universe. It’s a must-have for any Pok茅mon trainer looking to enhance their team’s performance. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of the Sand Veil, its uses, and its impact on the Pok茅mon you choose to train.
What is the Sand Veil?
The Sand Veil is a small, round item that resembles a piece of fabric. It’s made of a special material that can be worn on the head of a Pok茅mon. Once equipped, it provides various benefits, depending on the Pok茅mon’s type and abilities.
How Does the Sand Veil Work?
The Sand Veil works by altering the effects of certain moves and abilities on the Pok茅mon wearing it. Here’s a breakdown of its impact on different types of moves and abilities:
| Move Type | Effect on Sand Veil Pok茅mon |
|---|---|
| Water | Water moves have no additional effect. |
| Fire | Fire moves have no additional effect. |
| Rock | Rock moves have no additional effect. |
| Electric | Electric moves have no additional effect. |
| Grass | Grass moves have no additional effect. |
| Ice | Ice moves have no additional effect. |
| Fighting | Fighting moves have no additional effect. |
| Poison | Poison moves have no additional effect. |
| Ground | Ground moves have no additional effect. |
| Psychic | Psychic moves have no additional effect. |
| Bug | Bug moves have no additional effect. |
| Dragon | Dragon moves have no additional effect. |
| Dark | Dark moves have no additional effect. |
| Fairy | Fairy moves have no additional effect. |
As you can see, the Sand Veil doesn’t have any direct impact on the effectiveness of moves based on type. However, it does have a significant effect on certain abilities and moves that are not based on type.
Abilities and Moves Affected by the Sand Veil
The Sand Veil primarily affects moves and abilities that are based on the Pok茅mon’s nature or other factors. Here are some examples:
- Leech Seed: The Sand Veil prevents the Pok茅mon from being poisoned by Leech Seed, as well as from taking damage from the move itself.
- Spikes: The Sand Veil prevents the Pok茅mon from taking damage from Spikes, as well as from being affected by them.
- Stun Spore: The Sand Veil prevents the Pok茅mon from being affected by Stun Spore, as well as from taking damage from it.
- Will-O-Wisp: The Sand Veil prevents the Pok茅mon from being affected by Will-O-Wisp, as well as from taking damage from it.
- Spore: The Sand Veil prevents the Pok茅mon from being affected by Spore, as well as from taking damage from it.
- Sludge Bomb: The Sand Veil prevents the Pok茅mon from being affected by Sludge Bomb, as well as from taking damage from it.
- Spikes: The Sand Veil prevents the Pok茅mon