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Sandile in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Isle of Armor Pokédex #176 • Desert Croc Pokémon

Sandile in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

The desert gets cold at night, so when the sun sets, this Pokémon burrows deep into the sand and sleeps until sunrise.

Shield

Sandile is small, but its legs and lower body are powerful. Pushing sand aside as it goes, Sandile moves through the desert as if it’s swimming.

Pokémon details

Types

GroundDark

Category

Desert Croc Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

15.2 kg (33.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0551

Pokédex

Armor #176

Sandile in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Sandile, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Isle of Armor #176
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
180
Base Exp.
58

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

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

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld10-1556%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6056%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld10-1536%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6036%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld10-1536%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6036%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld10-1536%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6036%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld10-1536%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Sandstorm

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6036%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Sandstorm

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld10-1556%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Fog

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6056%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Fog

Challenge Beach

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2040%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Courageous Cavern

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2040%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Potbottom Desert

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2040%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stepping-Stone Sea

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2040%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Challenge Beach

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3025%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Courageous Cavern

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3025%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Potbottom Desert

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3025%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stepping-Stone Sea

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3025%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld19-2456%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6056%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld19-2436%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6036%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld19-2436%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6036%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld19-2436%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6036%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld19-2436%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Sandstorm

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6036%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Sandstorm

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld19-2456%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Fog

Potbottom Desert

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6056%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Fog

Challenge Beach

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2040%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Courageous Cavern

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2040%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Potbottom Desert

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2040%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stepping-Stone Sea

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2040%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Challenge Beach

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3025%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Courageous Cavern

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3025%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Potbottom Desert

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3025%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stepping-Stone Sea

Max Raid Battles — pool 103 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3025%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 103, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Shield
5%
Sword
5%

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartLeer

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

Normal-10030
StartPower Trip

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

Dark2010010
3Sand Attack

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

Ground-10015
6Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
9Sand Tomb

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

Ground358515
12Scary Face

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

Normal-10010
15Bite

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

Dark6010025
18Torment

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

Dark-10015
21Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
24Swagger

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

Normal-8515
27Crunch

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

Dark8010015
30Sandstorm

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

Rock--10
33Foul Play

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

Dark9510015
36Earthquake

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

Ground10010010
39Thrash

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

Normal12010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM21Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM22Rock Slide

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

Rock759010
TM23Thief

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

Dark6010025
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM26Scary Face

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

Normal-10010
TM31Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM32Sandstorm

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

Rock--10
TM37Beat Up

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

Dark-10010
TM39Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM48Rock Tomb

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

Rock609515
TM49Sand Tomb

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

Ground358515
TM57Payback

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

Dark5010010
TM58Assurance

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

Dark6010010
TM66Thunder Fang

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

Electric659515
TM68Fire Fang

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

Fire659515
TM76Round

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

Normal6010015
TM79Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

Normal701005
TM81Bulldoze

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

Ground6010020
TM85Snarl

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

Dark559515
TR10Earthquake

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

Ground10010010
TR13Focus Energy

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

Normal--30
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR22Sludge Bomb

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

Poison9010010
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TR31Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TR32Crunch

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

Dark8010015
TR35Uproar

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

Normal9010010
TR37Taunt

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

Dark-10020
TR58Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
TR67Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ground9010010
TR75Stone Edge

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

Rock100805
TR76Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
TR81Foul Play

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

Dark9510015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Lash Out

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Dark751005
Scorching Sands

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Ground7010010
Skitter Smack

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Bug709010

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010
Counter

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

Fighting-10020
Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015
Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Confide

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal509530
Double Team

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Incinerate

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.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fire6010015
Mean Look

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--5
Mud-Slap

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ground2010010
Roar

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Toxic

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

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.

Maximizes Attack after the Pokémon itself takes a critical hit.

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