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Soft Sand Effect and How to Get

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Soft Sand is a Held item in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). Find out how to get Soft Sand and learn its effects here!

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How to Get Soft Sand

Steal From Wild Pokemon

Item Pokemon That May Hold It
Soft Sand
Soft Sand 		Pokemon FRLG - Sandslash Sandslash

You can obtain the Soft Sand by stealing it from a wild Pokemon that is holding the item. Use the Thief move during battle to take the held item directly.

Alternatively, you can catch the Pokemon and see if it is holding the Soft Sand afterward. However, it is much more efficient to just steal the item from them.

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Soft Sand Game Data

Soft Sand Type and Effect

Soft Sand
Pokemon FRLG - Soft Sand Item
Type Held
Description An item to be held by a Pokémon. A loose, silky sand that boosts the power of GROUND-type moves.

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