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Soft Sand
A hold item that raises the power of GROUND-type moves.
Hold Effect
Fling Power10
Holdablesoft-sand
Detailed Effect
Held: Increases the power of the holder’s Ground moves by 20%.
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 109 | Emerald | The Soft Sand Girl stands 13 tiles south and 13 east of the Seashore House entrance and gives you Soft Sand. | ×1 | |
| Route 109 | RubySapphire | The Soft Sand Girl hands over a Soft Sand, 12 tiles south and 13 east of the Seashore House entrance. | ×1 | |
| Route 34 | CrystalGoldSilver | Cooltrainer Kate, 14 tiles south and 7 west of the Ilex Forest gate, gives you a Soft Sand after you beat her; Surf to reach her. | ×1 | |
| Mt. Coronet | Platinum | B1F: A Soft Sand lies 15 tiles south and 2 west of the stairs to North Room 2; reach it from the south with Rock Smash and Strength. | ×1 | |
| Blackthorn City | HeartGoldSoulSilver | On Saturdays only, Santos stands 13 tiles straight north of the Pokémon Center's door and gives you Soft Sand, just once. | ×1 | |
| Mt. Coronet | DiamondPearl | Soft Sand lies in a walled pocket you enter from its south end, 15 tiles south and 2 west of the stairs up to 1F North Room 2. | ×1 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sand Girl | Route 109 | Emerald | The Soft Sand Girl stands 13 tiles south and 13 east of the Seashore House entrance and gives you Soft Sand. |
| Soft Sand Girl | Route 109 | Ruby | The Soft Sand Girl stands 12 tiles south and 13 east of the Seashore House entrance and gives you a Soft Sand. |
| Soft Sand Girl | Route 109 | Sapphire | The Soft Sand Girl stands 12 tiles south and 13 east of the Seashore House entrance and gives you a Soft Sand. |
| Cooltrainer Kate | Route 34 | Crystal | Cooltrainer Kate, 14 tiles south and 7 west of the Ilex Forest gate, gives you a Soft Sand after you beat her; Surf to reach her. |
| Cooltrainer Kate | Route 34 | Gold | Cooltrainer Kate, 14 tiles south and 7 west of the Ilex Forest gate, gives you a Soft Sand after you beat her; Surf to reach her. |
| Cooltrainer Kate | Route 34 | Silver | Cooltrainer Kate, 14 tiles south and 7 west of the Ilex Forest gate, gives you a Soft Sand after you beat her; Surf to reach her. |
| Santos | Blackthorn City | HeartGold | Santos waits 13 tiles straight north of the Pokémon Center's door on Saturdays only, and gives Soft Sand just once. |
| Santos | Blackthorn City | SoulSilver | Santos waits 13 tiles straight north of the Pokémon Center's door on Saturdays only, and gives Soft Sand just once. |
Held by Wild Pokémon
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5%
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireSunMoon
5%
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5%