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* ''VideoGame/KillerInstict'' has [[EvilSorcerer Kan-Ra]] who can fight by magically conjuring sand to attack his enemies.

* In ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors 7 XL''Pang De's Ex Attack has him using his [[DualWielding twin]] [[OneHandedZweihander pole]][[AnAxeToGrind axes]] to rise a whirlwind of sand before smashing the enemies in the ground, causing a splash of red sand. His first Musou attack has him pounding the ground in front of him, sending forth an explosive burst of crinsom sands.

** Toph is shown to have difficulty with sand at first. Because she "sees" via ground vibrations, sand makes everything fuzzy and was a major factor in her letting Appa get captured (which Aang chewed her out for, never mind that she was trying to ''prevent the library from sinking into the sand'' at the time). Later in the series, she's seen sandbending a perfect replica of Ba Sing Se out of sand to show off her progress.

* ''Manga/OnePiece'': Crocodile, the BigBad of the Alabasta Arc, ate the Suna Suna no Mi (Sand-Sand Fruit), which allows him to create, control, and even [[ElementalShapeshifter turn into]] sand. He has such mastery over his powers that he can throw around sandstorms on par with tornadoes and NoSell any physical attack by turning into sand at the exact moment of impact. His only weakness is that getting wet negates his ability to turn into sand which leaves him vulnerable but he's honed his powers to the point that can drain water from any source, including straight from people's bodies. Take all of that and add in the fact that he's fought in a desert kingdom and it's not much of a surprise that it took Luffy three tries to beat him in a fight, with the victory coming incredibly close on the third effort.

* ''Manga/OnePiece'': Crocodile, the BigBad of the Alabasta Arc, ate the Suna Suna no Mi (Sand-Sand Fruit), which allows him to create, control, and even turn into sand. He has such mastery over his powers that he can throw around sandstorms on par with tornadoes and NoSell any physical attack by turning into sand at the exact moment of impact. His only weakness is that getting wet negates his ability to turn into sand which leaves him vulnerable but he's honed his powers to the point that can drain water from any source, including straight from people's bodies. Take all of that and add in the fact that he's fought in a desert kingdom and it's not much of a surprise that it took Luffy three tries to beat him in a fight, with the victory coming incredibly close on the third effort.

Expect users or abilities such as this to be associated with deserts in some fashion. AHandfulForAnEye may be one of their tactics. Also compare BlowYouAway.

Expect users or abilities such as this to be associated with deserts in some fashion. Also compare BlowYouAway.

* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': Gaara can control sand with such ease that he doesn't have to even move to guide it and it will even automatically protect him from attacks. This is a result of having the Ichibi (One-Tailed Beast) sealed inside of him at birth. Curiously it's revealed much later on that this is the result of the Magnet Release chakra nature being used rather than some separate actual sand power.

** In the first series, sand is a elemental power, and one notable character with it is the Elemental Lord of Sand.

* ''WesternAnimation/RiseOfTheGuardians'':
** The Sandman, aka Sandy, has the power to create magical sand. He can use it to [[ForcedSleep make people fall asleep]], control their dreams, and (since [[TheSpeechless he can't talk]]), to make shapes that he uses to communicate with.
** While Pitch Black can't make sand of his own accord, he can corrupt the Sandman's sand, which he can then use to make people have nightmares.

* The Sand Rod in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds'' allows Link to create pillars of sand.

An [[ElementalPowers Elemental Power]].

A character has power over sand, allowing them to create or control the substance. It notably differs from DishingOutDirt in that it only allows one to affect sand, meaning they're not going to be throwing around boulders or causing avalanches and earthquakes. Not that this means the power is useless in comparison. On the contrary, it can be used to be just as powerful as standard earth powers and often even quicker.

Expect users or abilities such as this to be associated with deserts in some fashion.

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An ElementalPower.

* In ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', there are sand-themed Ground-type moves, such as "Sand Attack", "Sand Tomb" (which traps the opponent in quicksand or a mini sandstorm, depending on the game), and "Sandstorm" (which summons a sandstorm that affects the whole field).