Sand Clone

The Sand Clone is different from the other types of clone techniques in that the sand does not completely assume the form of the user, but remains as sand the entire time. That is to say, the clone's form can be changed instantly into sand, and the enemy's body can be trapped. Its many applications with long-range attacks can have it act as a lure and a decoy. This is where it draws the line with other clones.

In the anime, Sasori used a Sand Clone as a body replacement in order to avoid Kankurō's attack, although it dissolved once hit.