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Sandile

Sandile

#232 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Desert Croc Pokémon

Sandile

#232 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Desert Croc Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

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

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.

Lilligant

Krokorok

Sandile normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Sandile sprite

Shiny

Sandile

Desert Croc Pokémon

#232
GroundDark

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

15.2 kg (33.5 lbs)

Abilities

IntimidateMoxieAnger Point(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Fighting

Bug

Fairy

Resists

Electric

Psychic

Poison

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #232Original Ula’ula #104
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
180
Base Exp.
58

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

Sun

It submerges itself in sand and moves as if swimming. This wise behavior keeps its enemies from finding it and maintains its temperature.

Pokémon Moon box art

Moon

It conceals itself in the sand and chomps down on the legs of any prey that unwarily walk over it. Its favorite food is Trapinch.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Sandile

Sandile

#232

Level 29

Krokorok

Krokorok

#233

Krokorok

Krokorok

#233

Level 40

Krookodile

Krookodile

#234

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Haina Desert

Bubbling Spots28-3170%

-

Haina Desert

Walking in tall grass or a cave28-3170%

-

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Haina Desert

Bubbling Spots28-3170%

-

Haina Desert

Walking in tall grass or a cave28-3170%

-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Black GlassesBlack Glasses
Moon
5%
Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartRageNormalPhysical2010020

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

4BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

7Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

10TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

13Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

16AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

19Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

22EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

25SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

28CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

31DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

34Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

37Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

40SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

43EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

46ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM95SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

TM97Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Me FirstNormalStatus--20

The user cuts ahead of the target to copy and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.

Mean LookNormalStatus--5

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Power TripDarkPhysical2010010

The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.

Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Moxie

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Anger Point(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat.

Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

#86

Lilligant

#233

Krokorok

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