Deals damage, then deals 1/8 damage of the target's max HP for 4-5 turns (7 turns if the user is holding a Grip Claw). Also prevents the target from switching or escaping. Target can free itself by using Rapid Spin. If used by a wild Pokémon, the player's Pokémon can flee if it has Run Away or is holding a Smoke Ball. If the user is holding a Binding Band, Sand Tomb's end of turn damage will increase to 1/6 of the target's max HP.
- Does not make
- Contact
- Affected by
- Protect
- Not affected by
- Magic Coat
- Not affected by
- Snatch
- Affected by
- King's Rock
