Sand Veil (ability)

Sand Veil is an Ability introduced in Generation 3. So far, 5 Pokémon have this ability.

In battle
During a sandstorm, the evasion of the Pokémon with this Ability is increased by 25%. The Pokémon with this Ability will take no damage from the sandstorm if it otherwise would.

Outside of battle
If a Pokémon with Sand Veil is the leading the party while travelling in a sandstorm, wild Pokémon are only half as likely to appear.