Sandile Claw is a crafting material in the Pokémon games.
Basic Information:
- Category: TM Material
- Cost: 80 Pokédollars
- Availability: Found as an item drop from defeating or catching Sandile, Krokorok, and Krookodile in the wild.
Effect:
- The specific effect of Sandile Claw as a held item is unknown, as it functions primarily as a crafting material for TMs.
- Used in the creation of certain Technical Machines (TMs) that can teach Pokémon new moves.
In-Game Use:
- Obtained through battles with Sandile, Krokorok, and Krookodile, making it crucial for players looking to craft specific TMs.
- Encourages players to engage with wild Pokémon battles to collect necessary materials for move customization.
- Can be sold for a modest amount of Pokédollars, providing a small income source.
Game Appearances:
- Introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as part of the game's crafting system.
- Part of the shift towards more player-driven customization and strategy in move sets.
- Available in areas where Sandile and its evolutions are found, making it accessible relatively early in the game.
Strategic Applications:
- Essential for players looking to optimize their team's move sets through TM crafting.
- Encourages collecting and battling with the local Pokémon population for strategic advantages.
- Provides an incentive to explore and engage with different Pokémon species found in the wild.
Interesting Facts:
- Sandile Claw reflects the thematic elements of Sandile's Ground/Dark typing, hinting at the Pokémon's habitat and characteristics.
- Part of a broader mechanic introduced to deepen gameplay through crafting and item collection.
- The use of claws and other Pokémon parts as crafting materials is a nod to real-world crafting traditions where natural materials are utilized for tool and weapon creation.