Stats & Training
Defense and Attack carry most of Sandaconda's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Defense EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It will expand its body as much as it can and then contract itself, blasting out sand with enough force to wash away a dump truck.
The sand it spews contains sharp, pointy gravel, which is actually just sand that Sandaconda’s saliva has hardened into irregular shapes.
Sandaconda Weakness
Sandaconda is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. Sandaconda's physical bulk (base 125 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x78-92% Aqua Tail 2x71-84% Surf 2x64-76% Waterfall 2x64-76% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x109-129%KO Surf 2x90-106%KO Water Pulse 2x61-71% Water Gun 2x41-49% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x69-82% Giga Drain 2x76-90% Mega Drain 2x41-49% Absorb 2x22-27% | ||
 Jumpluff Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Jumpluff builds →Giga Drain 2x50-59% Mega Drain 2x27-33% Bullet Seed 2x12-14% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
 Gogoat Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Gogoat builds →Leaf Blade 2x59-69% Surf 2x61-72% Seed Bomb 2x54-63% Horn Leech 2x50-59% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Incineroar builds →Knock Off15-17% Flare Blitz26-31% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off32-38% Stone Edge24-29% Pursuit20-23% Earthquake32-39% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Cinderace builds →U Turn13-15% Sucker Punch13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Skuntank builds →Knock Off15-18% Sucker Punch16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Evolved from Silicobra. Sandaconda is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+50 over Silicobra), and Sandaconda peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sandaconda to get Silicobra eggs easily using 65 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Dragon Rush, Last Resort and 2 more.
Scarlet & Violet Sandaconda Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Sandaconda earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Impish nature for the right lean, and Rest handles sustain. Shedskin does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Sandaconda best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rest
- Coil
- Scale Shot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Rest
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Glare
- Coil
- Earthquake
- Drill Run
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Coil
- Scale Shot
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Earth Power and Earthquake bring the raw damage. But Sandaconda also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Sandaconda in Scarlet & Violet
moderate rates for Sandaconda across 6 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sandaconda in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Sandaconda starts with Silicobra at Lv. 22-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SilicobraAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.22-40 Desert18%MidAsado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.22-40 Desert18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.22-40 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.22-40 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworld Lv.22-40 Route6%MidEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworld Lv.22-40 Route6%Mid
Step 2Sandaconda ✓Asado Desert - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.36-55 Desert8%LateAsado Desert - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.36-55 Desert8%LateWest Province (Area Two) - DesertVioletOverworld Lv.36-55 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Two) - DesertScarletOverworld Lv.36-55 Route8%LateEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworld Lv.36-55 Route4%LateEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworld Lv.36-55 Route4%Lateor evolve from Silicobra (Step 1)
Sandaconda Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Sandaconda B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 510 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Sand Spit is the go-to ability for Sandaconda. It creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack. Its hidden ability Sand Veil can work in specific setups. Shed Skin is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 71 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Sandaconda is a physical attacker with base 107 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Sandaconda: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Water, Grass, and Ice-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Sword & Shield, Sandaconda has appeared in 2 titles over 3 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves