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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 5
Species: Desert Croc Pokémon
Type: Ground Dark
Height: 0.7m
Weight: 15.2kg
Catch Rate: 180
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 黑眼鱷
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 黑眼鳄
English Sandile
French Mascaïman
German Ganovil
Italian Sandile
Japanese メグロコ
Japanese (Romanized) Meguroco
Japanese (Trademark) Meguroco
Korean 깜눈크
Spanish Sandile

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #551
Unova #57
Unova (B2W2) #99
Kalos (Coastal) #43
Alola #232

Abilities

  • Intimidate: The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
  • Moxie: The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.
  • Anger Point: The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 29
Pokemon
Level 40
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 2x
Dark 0.5x
Electric 0x
Fairy 2x
Fighting 2x
Ghost 0.5x
Grass 2x
Ice 2x
Poison 0.5x
Psychic 0x
Rock 0.5x
Water 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Ground Dark 50
72
35
35
35
65
292
7 Ground Dark 50
72
35
35
35
65
292
6 Ground Dark 50
72
35
35
35
65
292

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
Japan Pokémon White すなの なかに もぐり めと はなを そとに だして いどうする。 くろい まくが めを まもる。
United States Pokémon Black They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
Japan Pokémon Black さばくの すなの なかで せいかつ。 たいように あたためられた すなが たいおんの ていかを ふせぐのだ。
United States Pokémon White It moves along below the sand's surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
United States Pokémon Black 2 They live hidden under hot desert sands in order to keep their body temperature from dropping.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 たいおんを さげないように さばくの あつい すなに もぐり かくれながら せいかつ している。
United States Pokémon White 2 They live hidden under hot desert sands in order to keep their body temperature from dropping.
Japan Pokémon White 2 たいおんを さげないように さばくの あつい すなに もぐり かくれながら せいかつ している。
Italy Pokémon Y Vive nella sabbia del deserto che, scaldata dal sole, impedisce alla sua temperatura corporea di scendere.
South Korea Pokémon Y 사막의 모래 속에서 생활한다. 태양 때문에 따뜻해진 모래가 체온 저하를 막아준다.
Spain Pokémon Y Vive en las arenas desérticas, donde las altas temperaturas de las mismas evitan que su cuerpo se enfríe.
France Pokémon Y Il vit dans le sable des déserts. Le sable chauffé par le soleil empêche son corps de refroidir.
Germany Pokémon Y Es lebt im Wüstensand. Der durch die Sonne erhitzte Sand gewährleistet, dass es immer schön warm eingepackt ist.
Japan Pokémon Y さばくの すなの なかで せいかつ。 たいように あたためられた すなが たいおんの ていかを ふせぐのだ。
United States Pokémon Y They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
Italy Pokémon X Si nasconde sotto la sabbia e si sposta cacciando fuori gli occhi e il naso. Una membrana nera gli protegge gli occhi.
Spain Pokémon X Se desplaza hundido en la arena, dejando al descubierto solo los ojos y la nariz. Una membrana negra le protege los ojos.
France Pokémon X Il se déplace dans le sable en gardant le nez et les yeux à découvert. La membrane noire protège ses yeux.
Germany Pokémon X Wenn es sich durch den Sand gräbt, ragen nur noch Nase und Augen hervor. Die schwarze Haut dient als Augenschutz.
Japan Pokémon X すなの なかに もぐり めと はなを そとに だして いどうする。 くろい まくが めを まもる。
United States Pokémon X It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
South Korea Pokémon X 모래 속에 파고들어 눈과 코를 밖에 내놓고 이동한다. 검은 막이 눈을 보호한다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Vive nella sabbia del deserto che, scaldata dal sole, impedisce alla sua temperatura corporea di scendere.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 모래 속에 파고들어 눈과 코를 밖에 내놓고 이동한다. 검은 막이 눈을 보호한다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Si nasconde sotto la sabbia e si sposta cacciando fuori gli occhi e il naso. Una membrana nera gli protegge gli occhi.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Se desplaza hundido en la arena, dejando al descubierto solo los ojos y la nariz. Una membrana negra le protege los ojos.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Il se déplace dans le sable en gardant le nez et les yeux à découvert. La membrane noire protège ses yeux.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Wenn es sich durch den Sand gräbt, ragen nur noch Nase und Augen hervor. Die schwarze Haut dient als Augenschutz.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire すなの なかに もぐり めと はなを そとに だして いどうする。 くろい まくが めを まもる。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 사막의 모래 속에서 생활한다. 태양 때문에 따뜻해진 모래가 체온 저하를 막아준다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Vive en las arenas desérticas, donde las altas temperaturas de las mismas evitan que su cuerpo se enfríe.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Il vit dans le sable des déserts. Le sable chauffé par le soleil empêche son corps de refroidir.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Es lebt im Wüstensand. Der durch die Sonne erhitzte Sand gewährleistet, dass es immer schön warm eingepackt ist.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby さばくの すなの なかで せいかつ。 たいように あたためられた すなが たいおんの ていかを ふせぐのだ。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.
United States Pokémon Sun It submerges itself in sand and moves as if swimming. This wise behavior keeps its enemies from finding it and maintains its temperature.
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Sunglasses Sandile
  • Japan サングラスのメグロコ
  • Japan Sunglasses no Meguroco
  • Japan Sunglasses's Meguroco
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Antonio's Sandile
  • Japan アントーニオのメグロコ
  • Japan Antonio no Meguroco
  • Japan Antonio's Meguroco
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Goh's Sandile
  • Japan ゴウのメグロコ
  • Japan Go no Meguroco
  • Japan Go's Meguroco

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
BW 3
BW 6
BW 10
BW 12
BW 19
BW 20
BW 36
BW 37
BW 41
BW 43
BW 44
BW 49
BW 53
BW 54
BW 59
BW 56
Movie 15
BW 69
BW 71
BW 83
BW 85
BWS2 1
BWS2 2
BWS2 16
BWS2 19
BWS2 20
BWS2N 4
BWS2DA 12
XY 39
XY 41
SM 1
SM 46
SM 75
SM 90
SM 96
SM 129
SM 131
PM2019 14
PM2019 20
PM2019 23
PM2019 31
PM2019 35
PM2019 47
PM2019 70
PM2019 78
PM2019 94
PM2019 122
PM2019 133
PM2019 136
PM2023 37

TCG Cards

#63: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#60: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#8: Sandile
Rarity:
Promo
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#64: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#31: メグロコ
Rarity:
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#34: メグロコ
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#35: ワルビル
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#68: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#69: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#56: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#83: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#111: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#115: Sandile
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#216: Sandile
Rarity:
Illustration Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Leer Type Icon Status 30 100 1 1 1 1 1 1
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bite
Type Icon Physical 25 60 100 4 4 4 4 4 4
Sand Attack
Type Icon Status 15 100 7 7 7 7 7 7
Torment
Type Icon Status 15 100 10 10 10 10 10 10
Sand Tomb
Type Icon Physical 15 35 85 13 13 13 13 13 13
Assurance
Type Icon Physical 10 60 100 16 16 16 16 16 16
Mud-Slap
Type Icon Special 10 20 100 19 19 19 19 19 19
Embargo
Type Icon Status 15 100 22 22 22 22 22 22
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85 25 25 25 25 25 25
Crunch
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100 28 28 28 28 28 28
Dig
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100 31 31 31 31 31 31
Scary Face Type Icon Status 10 100 34 34 34 34 34 34
Foul Play
Type Icon Physical 15 95 100 37 37 37 37 37 37
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10 40 40 40 40 40 40
Earthquake
Type Icon Physical 10 100 100 43 43 43 43 43 43
Thrash Type Icon Physical 10 120 100 46 46 46 46 46 46

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Embargo
Type Icon Status 15 100
Taunt
Type Icon Status 20 100
Torment
Type Icon Status 15 100
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Roar Type Icon Status 20
Hone Claws
Type Icon Status 15
Bulldoze
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Stone Edge Type Icon Physical 5 100 80
Payback
Type Icon Physical 10 50 100
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief
Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Earthquake
Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Retaliate Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Dig
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Cut Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Snarl
Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Dark Pulse
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Sludge Bomb Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Incinerate Type Icon Special 15 60 100

Egg Moves

Me First Type Icon Status 20
Mean Look Type Icon Status 5
Focus Energy Type Icon Status 30
Power Trip
Type Icon Physical 10 20 100
Rock Climb Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Fire Fang Type Icon Physical 15 65 95
Thunder Fang Type Icon Physical 15 65 95
Beat Up
Type Icon Physical 10 100
Pursuit
Type Icon Physical 20 40 100
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Uproar Type Icon Special 10 90 100

Move Tutors

Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Snatch
Type Icon Status 10
Spite Type Icon Status 10 100
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Foul Play
Type Icon Physical 15 95 100
Aqua Tail Type Icon Physical 10 90 90
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Earth Power
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Uproar Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Dark Pulse
Type Icon Special 15 80 100