Where can I find Sandile in SoulGold?

Sandile can be found in 4 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Sandile?

Sandile is a ground/dark-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Sandile learn in SoulGold?

Sandile can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Sandilein Pokémon SoulGold

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Pokédex Entry

Desert Croc Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GroundDark

Dex

#551

Abilities

Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack.

Moxie(Secondary)

KOs raise Attack.

Anger Point(Hidden)

Critical hits raise Attack.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

180

Poké Ball14.9%

Great Ball20.4%

Ultra Ball25.5%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Blackglasses(5%)

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2fighting ×2bug ×2fairy ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

electricpsychic

Evolution Chain

Sandile

Base form

→

Krokorok

Level up Sandile to Lv. 29

→

Krookodile

Level up Krokorok to Lv. 40

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How to Obtain

Sandile appears in Vajra Desert West (uncommon), and in Cianwood City while Rock Smash (very rare). Wild ones range from level 20 to 28.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Power TripLevel: 1Power Trip	dark	20	100	10
1	Power TripLevel: 1Power Trip	It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has.
3	Sand AttackLevel: 3Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
3	Sand AttackLevel: 3Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
6	Hone ClawsLevel: 6Hone Claws	dark	0	0	15
6	Hone ClawsLevel: 6Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
9	Sand TombLevel: 9Sand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
9	Sand TombLevel: 9Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
15	BiteLevel: 15Bite	dark	60	100	25
15	BiteLevel: 15Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
18	TormentLevel: 18Torment	dark	0	100	15
18	TormentLevel: 18Torment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
21	DigLevel: 21Dig	ground	100	100	10
21	DigLevel: 21Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
24	SwaggerLevel: 24Swagger	normal	0	0	15
24	SwaggerLevel: 24Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
27	CrunchLevel: 27Crunch	dark	80	100	15
27	CrunchLevel: 27Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
30	SandstormLevel: 30Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
30	SandstormLevel: 30Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
33	Foul PlayLevel: 33Foul Play	dark	95	100	15
33	Foul PlayLevel: 33Foul Play	The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused.
36	EarthquakeLevel: 36Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
36	EarthquakeLevel: 36Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
39	ThrashLevel: 39Thrash	normal	0	100	0
39	ThrashLevel: 39Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	0	100	15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
UproarUproar	normal	0	100	10
UproarUproar	Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
Fire FangFire Fang	fire	65	95	15
Fire FangFire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
Thunder FangThunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
Thunder FangThunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
Beat UpBeat Up	dark	0	100	10
Beat UpBeat Up	Summons party Pokémon to join in the attack.
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	0	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Mean LookMean Look	normal	0	0	5
Mean LookMean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
Me FirstMe First	normal	0	0	20
Me FirstMe First	Executes the foe's attack with greater power.
Power TripPower Trip	dark	20	100	10
Power TripPower Trip	It hits harder the more stat boosts the user has.

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TM/HM Moves (34)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.