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Sandaconda.

national dex #844 · gen VIII
BST 510 · ground
Sandaconda official artwork
ground
#844 · gen VIII
Profile
HP
72
ATK
107
DEF
125
SPA
65
SPD
70
SPE
71
BST 510 · best Defense 125 · worst Sp. Atk 65 · meters scale to 200

Sandaconda is weak to Water, Grass, Ice and resists Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.

Typingground
AbilitiesShed Skin, Sand Spit, Sand Veil
Height, weight3.8 m / 65.5 kg
Catch rate120 / 255
Egg groupsGround, Dragon
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Dex position
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Sandaconda base stats

BST 510 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP72254348
Atk107197344
Def125229383
SpA65121251
SpD70130262
Spe71132265
BST510bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Def

Sandaconda weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat2
ele0
gra2
ice2
fig1
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Water, Grass, Ice
Resists
Poison, Rock
Immune to
Electric

Sandaconda abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Shed SkinHas a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Sand SpitCreates a sandstorm when hit by an attack.
Sand VeilhiddenIncreases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sandaconda evolution line

2 stages

Best Sandaconda moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
groundEarthquakePHYS100
groundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
groundEarth PowerSPEC90
groundDigPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
dragonOutragePHYS120
flyingHurricaneSPEC110

Sandaconda moves

gen 9 · 56 moves · 12 level-up · 41 TM/HM · 3 tutor
48 moves · Sandaconda appears in 3 games
Brutal SwingL1MinimizeL1WrapL1BulldozeL15GlareL25DigL30SandstormL35CoilL49Sand TombL51BelchtrainBody PressTMBody SlamTMDragon RushtrainDrill RunTMEarth PowerTMEarthquakeTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire FangTMGiga ImpactTMHigh HorsepowerTMHurricaneTMHyper BeamTMIron DefenseTMIron HeadTMLast ResorttrainMud ShotTMMud SlapTMOutrageTMProtectTMRestTMRock BlastTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMScale ShotTMScary FaceTMScorching SandsTMScreechTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMStealth RockTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMThunder FangTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 1
WrapnormalPHYS1590%20Level 1
MinimizenormalSTAT--10Level 1
Brutal SwingdarkPHYS60100%20Level 1
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20Level 15
HeadbuttnormalPHYS70100%15Level 20
GlarenormalSTAT-100%30Level 25
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10Level 30
SandstormrockSTAT--10Level 35
SlamnormalPHYS8075%20Level 42
CoilpoisonSTAT--20Level 49
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15Level 51
Body PressfightingPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brutal SwingdarkPHYS60100%20TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Drill RunSTABgroundPHYS8095%10TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
High HorsepowerSTABgroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
HurricaneflyingSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
Poison TailpoisonPHYS50100%25TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock BlastrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10Tutor

Sandaconda Pokédex entries

1 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

When it contracts its body, over 220 pounds of sand sprays from its nose. If it ever runs out of sand, it becomes disheartened.

Shield

Its unique style of coiling allows it to blast sand out of its sand sac more efficiently.

Sandaconda species data

gen VIII species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationVIII (Galar)
ColorGreen
ShapeSquiggle
HabitatUnknown
Height3.8 m (12'06")
Weight65.5 kg (144.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate120 (47.1%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround, Dragon
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience179
EV yield2 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#844
Galar#313
Isle of Armor#175
Paldea#271
Champions#844
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky physical attacker107 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statDefense 125excellent
Speed tier71 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty120 / 255moderate, about 47.1% per ball

About Sandaconda

Sandaconda is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8 (Galar). When it contracts its body, over 220 pounds of sand sprays from its nose. If it ever runs out of sand, it becomes disheartened. Sandaconda stands 3.8 m (12'06") tall and weighs 65.5 kg (144.4 lbs), making it a large Pokémon.

Sandaconda base stats

Sandaconda has a base stat total of 510, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Defense at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 65 (average). Sandaconda serves as a bulky physical attacker. Sandaconda is average speed with a base Speed of 71.

Sandaconda weaknesses and resistances

As a Ground-type, Sandaconda is weak to Water, Grass, Ice-type moves, resists Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Sandaconda 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Sandaconda abilities

Sandaconda's abilities include Shed Skin, Sand Spit, Sand Veil. Shed Skin has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.. Sand Spit creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Veil, which increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Sandaconda moves and learnset

Sandaconda can learn 56 moves in Generation 9, including 12 by leveling up, 41 via TM/HM, and 3 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power). For coverage, Sandaconda can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Outrage (Dragon).

Training Sandaconda

Sandaconda has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Sandaconda yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sandaconda belongs to the Ground and Dragon egg groups. Sandaconda is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Silicobra → Sandaconda).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Sandaconda. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Sandaconda, or use the team builder to see how Sandaconda fits into your squad.

Tools for Sandaconda
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