Sandile (Black White 63) Collector’s Guide

Overview

Sandile is a Common Pokémon card from the Black White set, numbered 63. It has 70 HP and features the attacks Sand Tomb and Bite. Straightforward and accessible for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: Lightning -20
• Flavor Text: It moves along below the sand’s surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun.

Attacks

• Sand Tomb — Prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.
• Bite — 30 damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black White set, card number 63. It is a common rarity card illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. The card has no evolutions or abilities but features two attacks: Sand Tomb, which prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn, and Bite, which deals 30 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its Fighting type, the Black White set code “bw1,” and its card number 63. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/bw1/bw1-63.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It has no special rules or abilities beyond its attacks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with moderate play value, store Sandile in a protective sleeve to preserve the vibrant artwork by Naoyo Kimura. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its condition, especially if you plan to add it to a collection or trade.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White: Sandile appears as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a unique retreat-preventing move, Sand Tomb. This set introduces it with a clean design and solid flavor text that highlights its sand-dwelling behavior.