Sand Clone


 * Debut (Anime): Naruto Episode 66
 * Debut (Manga): Chapter 111

This technique makes a clone out of sand like the Water Clone Technique. This technique has only been used by Gaara and Sasori once, when Gaara faced Sasuke Uchiha and when Sasori faced Kankuro.

There are two noticeable differences seen in sand clones that are not seen in other clones. The first difference is that while the sand takes the form of it's master, it will always take the color of sand. This means that it is almost useless as a decoy. The second difference is that while most clones disappear after one hit, it takes at least two hits to destroy a sand clone. Additionally, the clone is capable of interaction, such as when Gaara's sand clone caught shuriken thrown by Sasuke. This increased sturdiness implies great combat potential, rivaling that of even clones created by the Mirrored Sudden Attacker Technique.