Sandile

#0551 in the National Pokédex • Desert Croc Pokémon

Sandile

#0551 in the National Pokédex • Desert Croc Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

134

267

Defense

185

Sp. Atk

185

Sp. Def

185

Speed

121

251

Total

292

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Basculin

Krokorok

Normal

Shiny

Sandile

Desert Croc Pokémon

#0551

Ground Dark

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

15.2 kg (33.5 lbs)

Abilities

Intimidate Moxie Anger PointHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Sandile takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

2×

Grass

2×

Ice

2×

Fighting

2×

Bug

2×

Fairy

2×

Resists

Electric

0×

Psychic

0×

Poison

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Sandile #0551	Level 29	Krokorok #0552
Krokorok #0552	Level 40	Krookodile #0553

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
4	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
7	Sand Attack	Ground	Status	-	100	15	Reduces accuracy by throwing sand.
10	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100	15	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
13	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85	15	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.
16	Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100	10	If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
19	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
22	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
25	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
28	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
31	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
34	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
37	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100	15	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.
40	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
43	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
46	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may poison the foe.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Round	Normal	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.
Incinerate	Fire	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95	15	The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.
Confide	Normal	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.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100	10	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Beat Up	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	Party POKéMON join in the attack.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
Me First	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tries to cut ahead of the foe to steal and use the foe’s intended move with greater power.
Mean Look	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Prevents fleeing or switching.
Power Trip	Dark	Physical	20	100	10	The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100	20	Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100	10	Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.