Card 135Black Bolt #135 Pokémon Card

Sandile is a Ground/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, native to the arid desert regions of the Unova and Alola regions. Known as the Desert Croc Pokémon, its most distinctive feature is the dark membrane around its eyes, which protects them from the harsh desert sun and allows it to see even in bright light. Sandile typically buries itself in the sand, with only its eyes and snout peeking out, waiting for prey to pass by. This behavior also serves to regulate its body temperature, as the sun-warmed sands prevent its body from dropping too low. Its diet primarily consists of smaller desert Pokémon, which it ambushes from beneath the sand. Sandile evolves into Krokorok at level 29, and then into Krookodile at level 40. In the games, Sandile is often encountered in desert areas and is a popular choice for trainers looking for a strong Ground or Dark type. Ash Ketchum famously caught a Sandile in the anime, which later evolved into a powerful Krookodile, known for its sunglasses and rivalry with Ash's Pikachu. Its dual typing gives it unique resistances and weaknesses, making it a strategic choice in battles. Sandile’s design, inspired by crocodiles and alligators, combined with its desert habitat, contributes to its cultural significance as a symbol of resilience and adaptation in harsh environments.