sandile

Sandile is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Ground / Dark

Abilities:

• Intimidate: Lowers the opponent's Attack stat upon entering battle.
• Moxie: Boosts the Attack stat after knocking out an opponent.
• Anger Point (Hidden Ability): Maximizes the Attack stat if the Pokémon takes a critical hit.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, brown crocodile with black stripes across its back and tail.
• Has large eyes with black protective membranes that help see in the sun.
• A long snout with visible nostrils and a wide mouth with sharp teeth.
• Small, sturdy limbs with clawed toes for digging.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers arid, desert environments where it can blend with the sand.
• Often buries itself in the sand to avoid the harsh sun and hide from predators.
• Uses the sand to regulate its body temperature, staying cool during the day and warm at night.
• Known to travel in groups, often led by a stronger, evolved member.

In Battle:

• Known for its aggressive fighting style and ability to lower opponents' defenses.
• Signature moves include Sand Tomb, Crunch, and Dig.
• Strong against Psychic, Electric, and Ghost types due to its typing.
• Vulnerable to Water, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Sandile into Krokorok starting at level 29.
• Evolves from Krokorok into Krookodile starting at level 40.

Interesting Facts:

• Sandile's eyes are designed to minimize glare from the sun and sand, a common adaptation for desert-dwelling creatures.
• Its Ground/Dark typing makes it a rare combination that provides interesting strategic options in battle.
• The species is inspired by the Nile crocodile, with its behavior and appearance reflecting adaptations for desert survival.
• Sandile's design and behavior were influenced by its real-world counterparts, making it a favorite among players who appreciate its thematic consistency.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
• White: It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
• Black-2: They live hidden under hot desert sands in order to keep their body temperature from dropping.
• White-2: They live hidden under hot desert sands in order to keep their body temperature from dropping.
• X: It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
• Y: They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
• Omega-Ruby: It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
• Alpha-Sapphire: They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
• Sun: It submerges itself in sand and moves as if swimming. This wise behavior keeps its enemies from finding it and maintains its temperature.
• 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.
• Ultra-Sun: Alola, where it’s warm all year round, is a comfortable environment for this Pokémon. Sometimes you’ll even see it outside of deserts.
• Ultra-Moon: Sandile’s still not good at hunting, so it mostly eats things that have collapsed in the desert. It’s called “the cleaner of the desert.”
• 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.