#0551 · Gen 5 · 292 BST
Sandile
A starter-form Ground/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Intimidate.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
125/82/49/49/49/76
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
157/136/95/95/95/128
Abilities
The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Sandile
Sandile is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 292. A starter-form Ground/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Intimidate.
Best stat: Attack (72 base)
Sandile's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 72 base Attack and 65 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Intimidate
- Moxie
- Anger Point
How to use Sandile competitively
Open the damage calculator with Sandile selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Sandile appears in the species dropdown. Drop Sandile into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0551 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Ground / Dark |
| Abilities | Intimidate, Moxie, Anger Point |
| Base Stat Total | 292 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 50 / 72 / 35 / 35 / 35 / 65 |