Silicobra
TL;DR. Silicobra is a pure ground-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 315. As it digs, it swallows sand and stores it in its neck pouch. The pouch can hold more than 17 pounds of sand.
As it digs, it swallows sand and stores it in its neck pouch. The pouch can hold more than 17 pounds of sand.
Stat spread.
Total of 315. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Silicobra in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Silicobra reaches 1,081 CP at level 40 and 1,237 CP as a best buddy.
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Silicobra in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Silicobra across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #926 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Silicobra.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Silicobra, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Silicobra?
Silicobra is a pure Ground-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Silicobra weak to?
Silicobra takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Silicobra resistant to?
Silicobra is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison, Rock.
How does Silicobra evolve?
Silicobra evolves into Sandaconda (Level 36).
What generation is Silicobra from?
Silicobra was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0843.
What are Silicobra's base stats?
Silicobra has HP 52, Attack 57, Defense 75, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 50, and Speed 46. Total base stat total: 315.
What are Silicobra's abilities?
Silicobra can have the abilities Sand Spit, Shed Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Veil.
Is Silicobra legendary or mythical?
No. Silicobra is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Silicobra's best stat?
Silicobra's highest base stat is Defense at 75, which ranks 46th of 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Silicobra good?
Silicobra has a base stat total of 315, the 793rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Silicobra as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Silicobra is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Silicobra vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Silicobra | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 52 | 77 | -25 |
| Attack | 57 | 88 | -31 |
| Defense | 75 | 85 | -10 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 58 | -23 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 65 | -15 |
| Speed | 46 | 58 | -12 |
| Total | 315 | 431 | -116 |
Silicobra appears in 6 games.
Every mainline release where Silicobra is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Silicobra isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Silicobra is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Silicobra appears in 1 episode.
From JN028 (2020-07-12) through JN028 (2020-07-12).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Silicobra card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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