Sandile 83/149
Set: Sun & Moon Base
Released: Feb 3, 2017
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About Sandile
It submerges itself in sand and moves as if swimming. This wise behavior keeps its enemies from finding it and maintains its temperature.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #551
- Card Number 83/149
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
- Release Date03/02/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Sun & Moon Base
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionUnova
- Generation Generation 5
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Resistance
Psychic -20 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Gnaw20


- Crunch30



Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Sandile playfully swimming through a glowing, sandy environment, its wide eyes gleaming with curiosity and caution as golden particles swirl around, highlighting its desert camouflage and stealthy nature.
Playability Overview
Sandile offers basic damage with potential energy disruption, making it a tactical choice for slowing opponents but limited by low HP and reliance on coin flips.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersThis Sandile card captures the essence of a sun-soaked desert with its sandy tones and playful pose. It’s perfect for a page dedicated to desert-themed Pokémon. Consider pairing it with other Ground types like Trapinch or Gible to highlight the arid landscape they thrive in.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Warm Tones / Survival / Sunkissed Adventure













