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Sandile Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Sandile is a Ground/Dark Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Sandile, its location, stats, and more.

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Sandile
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Dex #121 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Sandile Sandile
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Wild Sandile may also spawn as an Alpha Pokemon in place of their regular form inside Wild Zones once you have caught all available Pokemon in the area and have earned the respective crown for the Wild Zone, which can be checked in the map.
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Sandile Game Data

Sandile Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #122
Sandile ImageSandile
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 5
Height 0.7 m
Weight 15.2 kg
Species Desert Croc Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1
L-A Dex #122
Shiny Sandile ImageShiny Sandile
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 5
Height 0.7 m
Weight 15.2 kg
Species Desert Croc Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1
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Sandile Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Sandile Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
50
 #239
Atk
72
 #181
Def
35
 #296
SpAtk
35
 #293
SpDef
35
 #297
Speed
65
 #160
Total
292
 #287
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 157 157 125 125 110
Atk 136 124 92 82 69
Def 95 87 55 49 36
SpAtk 95 87 55 49 36
SpDef 95 87 55 49 36
Spd 128 117 85 76 63
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Sandile Evolution Line

Sandile Evolution Line
SandileSandile →
Lv. 29 		KrokorokKrokorok →
Lv. 40 		KrookodileKrookodile

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Sandile Best Nature for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Jolly ↑ Speed, ↓ SpAtk

Since Sandile is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Sandile either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Sandile any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Sandile has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
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Sandile Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
9 Sand Tomb Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 7
The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage.
15 Bite Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
21 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
24 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
27 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
36 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
42 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
50 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
002 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
014 Fire Fang Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
021 Thunder Fang Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
052 Earth Power Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
087 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.

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Dex #121 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Sandile Sandile
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