Sandile
#551 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Desert Croc Pokémon
Omega Ruby
It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
Alpha Sapphire
They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
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Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Sandile #551 | Level 29 | ![]() Krokorok #552 |
![]() Krokorok #552 | Level 40 | ![]() Krookodile #553 |

Normal

Shiny
Sandile
Desert Croc Pokémon


HP
50
Attack
72
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
35
Speed
65
Total
292
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from






Resistances
Takes 0× from


Takes 0.5× from




| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Start | Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. |
| 4 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 7 | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| 10 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| 13 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| 16 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| 19 | Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| 22 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| 25 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| 28 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 31 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| 34 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| 37 | Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| 40 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| 43 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| 46 | Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Fire Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| Me First | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user cuts ahead of the target to steal and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first. |
| Mean Look | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Rock Climb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target. |
| Thunder Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM59 | Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM67 | Retaliate | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base. |
| TM95 | Snarl | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon. |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. |
Intimidate
Ability Slot 1
Lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Moxie
Ability Slot 2
Boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Anger Point
Hidden Ability
Maxes the Attack stat after the Pokémon takes a critical hit.
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.






















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