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Scorching Sands

In Pokémon ChampionsGen VIII

Game

Pokémon Champions

GroundSpecial

30% chance to the target. .

Power: 70
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 10
Hits: One Pokémon next to the user
On Showdown: 0.1% of Champions VGC Pokémon run it

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How it works in Champions

Has a 30% chance to the target. The target thaws out if it is .

“The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Has a secondary effect: Sheer Force boosts it and removes the effect, Serene Grace doubles the chance, and Shield Dust and Covert Cloak block it.Moves with a secondary effect
Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.
Thaws the user if it's frozen.
Thaws a frozen target.

Who runs Scorching Sands on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown, not the in-game ladder.

On the ladder today

Ranked Doubles Pokémon with Scorching Sands among their most used moves.

Who learns Scorching Sands

42 Pokémon can learn it in Pokémon Champions.

Show all 42 in Champions

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