Sandile Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

Sandile Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Sandile can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Sandile level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Bite
Dig
5.65
22.8
2656.3s
3.49
2
Bite
Crunch
5.65
22.8
2656.3s
3.49
3
Bite
Bulldoze
5.65
22.8
2656.3s
3.49
4
Mud Slap
Dig
5.24
21.2
2863.4s
3.24
5
Mud Slap
Crunch
5.24
21.2
2863.4s
3.24
6
Mud Slap
Bulldoze
5.24
21.2
2863.4s
3.24

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Sandile PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Sandile moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Bulldoze

Ground type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Crunch

Dark type

20% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Sandile Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Sandile can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Dark- and Ground-type damage. Bite and Mud Slap match Sandile's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Bite

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Mud Slap

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.4s

DPS

12.67

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Bite
6
4
0.5s
12
Mud Slap
19
13
1.5s
12.67

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Bite	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Mud Slap	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%

Sandile Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Sandile can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ground- and Dark-type damage. Bulldoze, Crunch, and Dig match Sandile's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Bulldoze

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.6s – 3.1s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-55

DPE

1.45

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Crunch

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.1s – 2.8s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.56

Archetype

Effect

20% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Dig

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

100

Energy

-50

Duration

4.5s

Damage window

2.6s – 4.3s

DPE

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.4

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Bulldoze
80
-50
3.5s
22.86
Crunch
65
-33
3.0s
21.67
Dig
100
-50
4.5s
22.22

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Bulldoze	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Crunch	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Dig	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Sandile carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

75,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandile's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Bite and Dig make up Sandile's best raid moveset, dealing 5.6 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Sandile for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Sandile learn in Pokémon GO?

Sandile can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Sandile's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Sandile costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

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