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Cards/Sandile
Sandile card from the Phantasmal Flames set
Illustration by Taiga Kasai. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Sandile

A basic Darkness-type Pokémon with two simple attacks.

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What this card does

Sandile has a basic attack that costs one Darkness Energy and deals 10 damage.

Its second attack, Rear Kick, costs both Darkness and Colorless Energies and does 20 damage.

Signature attack

Rear Kick

No game text. (20 damage)

Both attacks are straightforward and deal moderate damage. They can be useful for dealing with Grass-type Pokémon due to Sandile's weakness.

Attacks

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Ram10
DC
Rear Kick20

Which deck it belongs in

Sandile is best used in decks that focus on Darkness Energy, as its attacks require it. It's a good common card to have but not essential.

Strengths
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Good against Grass-type Pokémon
Watch out for
  • Limited damage output
  • Dependent on having enough Darkness Energy
Pro tip

Pair Sandile with Pokémon that can easily generate Darkness Energies for its attacks.

From the Pokédex

Sandile's name comes from the Japanese word 'sandori', which means 'sand child'.

Note for the parent

Consider including Sandile if your child has access to plenty of Darkness Energies.

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