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SandileFlashfire #56 Pokémon Card

Flashfire·#56·2014

Sandile, the Desert Croc Pokémon, is a dual Ground/Dark-type first introduced in Generation V, known for its unique adaptations to arid environments and its evolution into the powerful Krookodile. This specific card, from the 2014 Flashfire set, is a common variant that beautifully captures the essence of Sandile with its classic TCG mechanics. Here, visitors will discover detailed Pokédex lore, the card's attack specifics including energy costs and effects, and its comprehensive edition history.

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Card Number
#56
Release Date
March 6, 2014
Language
EN
Set Code
XY2

Sandile, the Desert Croc Pokémon, is a dual Ground/Dark-type introduced in Generation V with the release of the Black and White games. It is the first stage in an evolutionary line that includes Krokorok and Krookodile. Sandile are known for their distinctive dark membrane that shields their eyes from the harsh desert sun, a crucial adaptation for their habitat. These Pokémon are typically found in arid regions, such as deserts and canyons, where they burrow just beneath the sand's surface, with only their noses and eyes exposed. This behavior allows them to ambush unsuspecting prey and regulate their body temperature in extreme heat. In the anime, Sandile gained prominence through Ash's rival, Stephan, who owned a Krokorok that eventually evolved from a Sandile. Their unique typing grants them resistances to Psychic, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks, while making them vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types. Sandile’s design, based on a crocodile or alligator, coupled with its desert-dwelling nature, makes it a memorable and thematically coherent Pokémon within the Unova region's ecosystem. Their predatory behavior and stealthy movements are often highlighted in Pokédex entries and media.

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