Name origin

sand
fine debris of rocks
crocodile
a species of reptile


Sandile artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 551
Type Ground Dark
Species Desert Croc Pokémon
Height 2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight 33.5 lbs (15.2 kg)
Abilities Intimidate
Moxie
Anger Point (Dream World)
Local № 057 (Black, White)
099 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Meguroko

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 180 (23.5% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 58
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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2 0 2 2 2 ½ 0 2 ½ ½ ½

Sandile stats

The base stats for Sandile are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 50
210 - 304
Attack 72
134 - 267
Defense 35
67 - 185
Sp. Atk 35
67 - 185
Sp. Def 35
67 - 185
Speed 65
121 - 251
Total 292

Pokedex descriptions

Black They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
White It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
Black 2
White 2
They live hidden under hot desert sands in order to keep their body temperature from dropping.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Sandile learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 RageNormalPhysical20100
4 BiteDarkPhysical60100
7 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
10 TormentDarkStatus-100
13 Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
16 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
19 Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
22 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
25 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
28 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
31 DigGroundPhysical80100
34 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
37 Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100
40 SandstormRockStatus--
43 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
46 ThrashNormalPhysical120100

Egg moves

Sandile learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Sandile egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
Mean LookNormalStatus--
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
Fire FangFirePhysical6595
Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Move Tutor moves

Sandile can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
UproarNormalSpecial90100
SnatchDarkStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Stealth RockRockStatus--
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Moves learnt by HM

Sandile is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Moves learnt by TM

Sandile is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Sandile sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Sandile normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Sandile shiny sprite

See all Sandile sprites


Where to find Sandile

White
Black
Route 4, Relic Castle, Desert Resort
Black 2
White 2
Route 4, Relic Castle, Desert Resort

Answers to Sandile questions