Sandile Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sandile in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sandile
Sandile is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 102.250 DPS.
Sandile can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Sandile is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Sandile resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Sandile is Mega Blaziken (102.250 DPS), Mega Lucario (101.333 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (93.939 DPS).
Catching Sandile: After defeating Sandile, the catch encounter will have a CP between 559 and 607 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 696-755 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sandile from raids will have exactly 607 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Sandile?
The best counter for Sandile is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 102.250 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (101.333 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (93.939 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sandile?
Sandile can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Sandile weak to?
Sandile is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sandile be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sandile's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sandile from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sandile from raids will have 607 CP at level 20, or 755 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 559. If you see 607 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sandile worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sandile is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Sandile?
For the best moveset for Sandile itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sandile stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Sandile without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sandile can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (82.500 DPS) and Kartana (81.333 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Sandile in raids?
Weather boost information for Sandile is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.