Sandile (#0551) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk7269–136134–267

Def3536–9567–185

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD3536–9567–185

Spe6563–128121–251

Total292Higher than 13% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Sandile outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFlyingGroundSteelFireDragon

Abilities

Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Moxie
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Anger PointHidden ability
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.5% of teams · rank #64 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Moxie
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 36 HP / 180 Atk / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Ground

Earthquake
Stone Edge
Crunch
Fire Fang

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.69%
Rated 1500+0.58%
Rated 1630+0.5%
Rated 1760+0.56%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.5%

Moves

Earthquake100%
Stone Edge95.7%
Crunch95.6%
Fire Fang89.2%
Tera Blast6.3%
Power Trip4.3%
Curse4.3%
Body Slam4.3%
Aqua Tail0.1%
Stealth Rock0.1%

Items

Choice Scarf91.6%
Leftovers4.3%
Life Orb3.8%
Eviolite0.2%
Chesto Berry0%
Focus Sash0%

Abilities

91.7%
8.3%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 36 HP / 180 Atk / 236 Spe89.2%
Adamant 36 HP / 180 Atk / 236 SpD4.3%
Jolly 180 Atk / 236 Spe3.8%
Jolly 180 Atk / 76 SpD / 236 Spe2%
Jolly 180 Atk / 76 Def / 236 Spe0.5%

Tera types

Ground89.2%
Normal4.3%
Psychic3.8%
Fire2%

Common teammates

Mienfoo91.1%
Drifloon89.8%
Mareanie85.4%
Tinkatink85.3%
Toedscool85.3%
Drilbur4.3%
Cottonee4.3%
Voltorb4.3%

Evolution

#0551SandileGroundDark
1. Level 29#0552KrokorokGroundDark
  1. Level 40#0553KrookodileGroundDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Power TripPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.DarkPhys20100%10

3Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

6Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

9Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

15BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

18TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

21DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

24SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

27CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

30SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

33Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

36EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

39ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggSpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Desert Croc Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#057Updated Unova#099Coastal Kalos#043Original Alola#232Original Ula’ula#104Updated Alola#301Updated Ula’ula#122Isle of Armor#176Paldea#267Blueberry#027Lumiose#122

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.
Shield
The desert gets cold at night, so when the sun sets, this Pokémon burrows deep into the sand and sleeps until sunrise.
Sword
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.”
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
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.
Moon
It submerges itself in sand and moves as if swimming. This wise behavior keeps its enemies from finding it and maintains its temperature.
Sun
They live hidden under hot desert sands in order to keep their body temperature from dropping.
Black 2 · White 2
It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
White · X · Omega Ruby
They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: メグロコ
Japanese (romaji): Meguroco
Korean: 깜눈크
Chinese (Traditional): 黑眼鱷
Chinese (Simplified): 黑眼鳄
French: Mascaïman
German: Ganovil
Spanish: Sandile
Italian: Sandile

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 180 ≈23.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 58
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Moon 1 area

Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31

Sun 1 area

Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 9Walking on rough terrain · Lv 15–17

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 9Walking on rough terrain · Lv 15–17

White 2 5 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Relic Castle (A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–21
Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

Black 2 5 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Relic Castle (A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–21
Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

White 4 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Relic Castle (A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18

Black 4 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Relic Castle (A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18