Competitive Information for Sandile [Scarlet/Violet]
Ground / Dark
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Sandile? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Sandile is a remarkable Ground and Dark-typed Pokemon. Sandile is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Sandile can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Sandile is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Crunch / Bite
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Sandile? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Crunch / Bite
Doubles Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Sandile is: Steel or Fire
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Ground or Dark ) could also prove advantageous.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Sandile
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Sandile
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Sandile
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw / Rock Slide
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandile's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Shadow Claw or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Sandile
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Aqua Tail / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Sandile
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Aqua Tail / Brick Break
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandile's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Aqua Tail or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Sandile
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Brick Break / Rock Slide
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandile's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Brick Break or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Sandile
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Shadow Claw was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Sandile
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw / Brick Break
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandile's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Shadow Claw or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Sandile
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Aqua Tail / Brick Break
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandile's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages. Aqua Tail or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Sandile
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Anger Point
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Aqua Tail / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Sandile (Anger Point)
Sandile is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sandile recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Anger Point, if Sandile (not its substitute) takes a critical hit its attack is raised 12 stages.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Sandile's last move failed).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Sandile learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sandile can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Sandile
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Sandile's stats
- Hone Claws
Most notable and possible best moves for Sandile
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Sandile in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Sandile's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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