sandile

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

Type: Ground / Dark

Abilities:

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

Physical Characteristics:

• Sandile resembles a small crocodile with a long snout and four stubby legs.
• It has a beige body with black stripes on its back and tail, mimicking the appearance of sunglasses around its eyes.
• Its eyes are often half-closed, giving it a perpetually relaxed or sly expression.
• It features a distinctive black membrane across its eyes, providing protection from the harsh sun in its desert habitat.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Sandile predominantly resides in arid deserts and is often seen burrowing into the sand to regulate its body temperature.
• It can be found basking in the sun with only its eyes and snout above the sand.
• This Pokémon is known for its playful and mischievous nature, often engaging in mock battles with its peers.
• Sandile uses its dark-colored skin to blend into the shadows, aiding in its hunting strategy.

In Battle:

• Sandile is valued for its versatility as a physical attacker, capable of taking advantage of its dual typing.
• Commonly utilized moves include Earthquake and Crunch, capitalizing on its STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus).
• It performs exceptionally well against Ghost, Psychic, and Electric-type Pokémon due to its typing.
• Trainers often leverage its Moxie ability to sweep through opponents by continuously boosting its Attack stat.

Evolution:

• Sandile evolves into Krokorok starting at level 29.
• It further evolves into Krookodile starting at level 40.

Interesting Facts:

• Sandile's design is inspired by the real-world Nile crocodile, particularly in its desert-adapted features.
• Its face markings resemble sunglasses, hinting at its cool and laid-back demeanor.
• In the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum encountered a Sandile that wore sunglasses, adding to its unique personality.
• Sandile's name is a portmanteau of "sand" and "crocodile," reflecting both its habitat and animal inspiration.

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.