#844
Sandaconda
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VIII (Galar)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground, Dragon
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 179
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 3.8 m (12'06")
- Weight
- 65.5 kg (144.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Generation VIII
When it contracts its body, over 220 pounds of sand sprays from its nose. If it ever runs out of sand, it becomes disheartened.
Its unique style of coiling allows it to blast sand out of its sand sac more efficiently.
Level Up
12 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Wrap | nor | P | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 1 | Minimize | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Brutal Swing | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | Glare | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 30 | DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| 42 | Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 49 | Coil | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 51 | Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
TM / HM
41 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brutal Swing | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Drill RunSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hurricane | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison Tail | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Blast | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scale Shot | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
3 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Shot | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Sandaconda
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Sandaconda
Sandaconda is a Ground-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
