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No. 0844 · Generation VIII · Galar

Sandaconda

The Sand Snake Pokémon

TL;DR. Sandaconda is a pure ground-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 510. When it contracts its body, over 220 pounds of sand sprays from its nose. If it ever runs out of sand, it becomes disheartened.

Ground

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

Height3.8 m

Weight65.5 kg

AbilitiesSand Spit, Shed Skin

HiddenSand Veil

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 72

Attack 107

Defense 125

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 71

Total510

510 base stat total, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 18th among Ground-types.

125 base Defense, Sandaconda's strongest stat, ranking 8th of 75 Ground-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Sandaconda 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, Sandaconda reaches 2,790 CP at level 40 and 3,192 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack202

GO Defense207

GO Stamina176

Max CP (L40)2,790

Max CP (L50)3,155

Best buddy (L51)3,192

Raid catch CP 1,520–1,594 (L20). Weather boosted 1,900–1,993 (L25).

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Competitive

Sandaconda in competitive play.

Sandaconda is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #617 in the Great League.

Defensive Wall

Earthquake / Stone Edge / Stealth Rock / Rest

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilityShed Skin
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 168 Def / 88 Spe
TeraWater, Fairy, Dragon

Stealth Rock

Stealth Rock / Earthquake / Glare / Rest

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilityShed Skin
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraGhost, Dragon

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #617 74.2 score

Ultra League #417 76.6 score

Master League #278 56.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Sandaconda.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sandaconda, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Sandaconda?

Sandaconda is a pure Ground-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Sandaconda weak to?

Sandaconda takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Sandaconda resistant to?

Sandaconda is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison, Rock.

How does Sandaconda evolve?

Sandaconda evolves from Silicobra (Level 36). Sandaconda evolves into Gigantamax Sandaconda (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Sandaconda from?

Sandaconda was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0844.

What are Sandaconda's base stats?

Sandaconda has HP 72, Attack 107, Defense 125, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 70, and Speed 71. Total base stat total: 510.

What are Sandaconda's abilities?

Sandaconda can have the abilities Sand Spit, Shed Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Veil.

Is Sandaconda legendary or mythical?

No. Sandaconda is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Sandaconda's best stat?

Sandaconda's highest base stat is Defense at 125, which ranks 8th of 75 Ground-type Pokémon.

Is Sandaconda good?

Sandaconda has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 18th among Ground-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms