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.
Its sand pouch has grown to tremendous proportions. More than 1,000,000 tons of sand now swirl around its body.
Sand swirls around its body with such speed and power that it could pulverize a skyscraper.
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 |
 Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x112-134%KO Giga Drain 2x74-88% Mega Drain 2x43-51% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
 Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x46-55% Water Gun 2x31-37% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x129-152%KO Magical Leaf 2x66-78% Mega Drain 2x46-55% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x89-106%KO Water Gun 2x34-42% Mega Drain 2x34-42% Absorb 2x18-23% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x89-106%KO Razor Leaf 2x34-42% Mega Drain 2x34-42% Absorb 2x18-23% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Giga Drain 2x70-83% Mega Drain 2x39-47% Absorb 2x22-28% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x39-47% Water Gun 2x29-36% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x120-142%KO Magical Leaf 2x63-75% Mega Drain 2x43-51% Absorb 2x22-28% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x83-99% Bubble Beam 2x46-55% Water Gun 2x29-36% Mega Drain 2x29-36% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x83-99% Razor Leaf 2x29-36% Mega Drain 2x29-36% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x106-125%KO Giga Drain 2x67-79% Mega Drain 2x39-46% Absorb 2x20-25% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 2x42-50% Water Gun 2x30-36% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x118-139%KO Magical Leaf 2x61-71% Mega Drain 2x42-50% Absorb 2x24-29% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x81-96% Bubble Beam 2x45-54% Water Gun 2x30-36% Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x81-96% Razor Leaf 2x30-36% Mega Drain 2x30-36% Absorb 2x18-21% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x61-72% Water Gun 2x41-50% Whirlpool 2x37-44% | ||
 Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x47-55% Water Gun 2x37-44% Whirlpool 2x35-41% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Petal Blizzard 2x53-63% Giga Drain 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x44-52% | ||
 Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 2x103-121%KO Leaf Tornado 2x58-69% Magical Leaf 2x53-63% Razor Leaf 2x23-28% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x124-146%KO Giga Drain 2x79-94% Magical Leaf 2x62-74% Mega Drain 2x44-52% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x62-74% Water Gun 2x42-50% Whirlpool 2x38-45% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x46-55% Water Gun 2x38-45% Whirlpool 2x33-39% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x132-155%KO Petal Blizzard 2x54-63% Giga Drain 2x82-97% Mega Drain 2x46-55% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 2x104-124%KO Leaf Tornado 2x58-68% Magical Leaf 2x54-63% Razor Leaf 2x25-29% | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x116-137%KO Giga Drain 2x74-87% Mega Drain 2x39-47% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x58-70% Water Gun 2x41-48% Whirlpool 2x36-43% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x45-53% Water Gun 2x36-43% Whirlpool 2x32-38% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x126-149%KO Petal Blizzard 2x50-60% Giga Drain 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x45-53% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 2x102-120%KO Leaf Tornado 2x57-67% Magical Leaf 2x53-62% Razor Leaf 2x22-26% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x71-84% Mega Drain 2x38-46% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x60-71% Icy Wind 2x36-43% Water Gun 2x40-48% Whirlpool 2x34-41% | ||
 Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Giga Drain 2x68-80% Mega Drain 2x37-44% Whirlpool 2x21-26% | ||
 Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Mantine builds →Dive 2x27-32% Bubble Beam 2x56-66% Water Pulse 2x52-62% Icy Wind 2x32-38% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x47-55% Icy Wind 2x34-40% Water Gun 2x37-44% Whirlpool 2x33-39% | ||
 Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Delibird builds →Avalanche 2x25-30% Icy Wind 2x40-48% Icicle Spear 2x11-14% | ||
Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Pelipper builds →Water Pulse 2x61-72% Icy Wind 2x37-44% Water Gun 2x41-49% Whirlpool 2x36-42% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 2x66-78% Dive 2x63-74% Razor Shell 2x59-70% Icy Wind 2x26-31% | ||
Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Mantine builds →Hydro Pump 2x93-110%KO Dive 2x28-34% Bubble Beam 2x57-68% Water Pulse 2x51-61% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Cramorant builds →Dive 2x46-55% Icy Wind 2x33-39% Water Gun 2x37-44% Whirlpool 2x34-40% | ||
Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Delibird builds →Avalanche 2x27-32% Icy Wind 2x41-49% Icicle Spear 2x12-15% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Rillaboom can KO Sandaconda with Wood Hammer (121-143%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Sandaconda for 36-43%. Slowking deals 81-96% with Scald.
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Rillaboom builds →U Turn24-28% Wood Hammer 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Weavile builds →Knock Off29-35% Ice Shard 2x36-43% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Slowking builds →Scald 2x81-96% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sandaconda View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb41-48% Giga Drain 2x137-161%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Water is super effective against SandacondaView Urshifu → | ||
Sword & Shield 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 63 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Dragon Rush, Last Resort and 2 more.
Sword & Shield Sandaconda Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Coil and Sandaconda can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Shedskin supports the sweep, and utility options stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Sandaconda best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Coil
- Glare
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Coil
- Fire Fang
- Drill Run
- Scale Shot
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Skull Bash and Earth Power bring the raw damage. But Sandaconda also picks up coverage across 11 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 Sword & Shield
Sandaconda appears at high spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Sandaconda in Sword & Shield
Silicobra is your first catch on the way to Sandaconda. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-52 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SilicobraChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route20%EarlySandstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert20%EarlySandstormTraining LowlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlySandstormTraining LowlandsSwordOverworld Lv.13-1820%EarlySandstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlySandstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest10%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest10%EarlySandstormRoute 6ShieldGrass Lv.28-30 Route30%MidAll WeatherRoute 6SwordGrass Lv.28-30 Route30%MidAll WeatherTraining LowlandsShieldGrass Lv.16-2115%MidSandstormTraining LowlandsSwordGrass Lv.16-2115%MidSandstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route10%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert10%MidSandstorm
Step 2Sandaconda ✓Route 8ShieldGrass Lv.38-40 Route30%LateAll WeatherRoute 8SwordGrass Lv.38-40 Route30%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water15%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water13%PostIntense Sunor evolve from Silicobra (Step 1)
Sandaconda Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Sandaconda C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. 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.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Earthquake, Stone Edge, Coil, and Glare. Earthquake leads at 24% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage. Coil lets it set up before sweeping.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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