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No. 0844

Sandaconda

Sand Snake Pokémon

Base
Sandaconda official artwork
Official art

Sandaconda is a Ground-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Water, Grass and Ice, with a base stat total of 510. In Pokémon Champions it’s #244 on the Doubles ladder and #204 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Ground
Height
3.8 m 12′06″
Weight
65.5 kg 144.4 lbs
Base stat total
510 Higher than 75% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Champions#244 Doubles ▼2 · #204 Singles ▲6Usual set Bright Powder · Careful · Atk 32 / Def 2 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
Its unique style of coiling allows it to blast sand out of its sand sac more efficiently.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP72147–179254–348
Atk107114–174197–344
Def125130–194229–383
SpA6576–128121–251
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe7181–135132–265
Total510Higher than 75% of Pokémon
HP72Atk107Def125Spe71SpD70SpA65

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GrassIceWater

Resists

½×
PoisonRock

Immune to

0×
Electric
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 71); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+135Max123No SP91Min81Scarf202Tailwind270

At max Speed, Sandaconda outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Sandaconda against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
135Sandaconda · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Sandaconda · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
91Sandaconda · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#244 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Bright Powder (31.0%) · (54.6%) · Careful (34.2%) · Atk 32 / Def 2 / Spe 32 (9.1%)

MovesMinimizeHigh HorsepowerCoilRock Slide

Singles

#204 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (39.4%) · (70.4%) · Impish (25.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (16.6%)

MovesEarthquakeGlareStealth RockEndeavor

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Sandaconda, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222<0.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619<0.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686<0.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Not in this format’s stats at this level.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0843SilicobraGround
    1. Level 36
      #0844SandacondaGround

Moves

Level up 12

1Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20
1MinimizeRaises the user's evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus——10
1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20
15Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
20Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
25GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30
30DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
35SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
42SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
49CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.PoisonStatus——20
51Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM26Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Biology

Sandaconda is an anaconda-like Pokémon with a large sand pouch on its neck. This pouch is so thick that a Durant's mandibles cannot pierce through it. It expels the sand stored inside through its nostrils at high pressure, similarly to a double-barreled shotgun.

Forms

Gigantamax Sandaconda

Ground
BST 510

When Gigantamaxed, Sandaconda's body coils up in the shape of a tornado, standing on the tip of its tail, and it attacks by spinning the sand around its body. Its body has diamond-shaped markings, and the pouch of sand around its neck has become so large that the sand within has overflowed and forms a ring around its neck. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Sandblast.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Sand Snake Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
—
Galar#313Isle of Armor#175Paldea#271

  1. Its unique style of coiling allows it to blast sand out of its sand sac more efficiently.

    Shield

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

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Sandaconda
Japanese
サダイジャ
Japanese (romaji)
Sadaija
Korean
사다이사
Chinese (Traditional)
沙螺蟒
Chinese (Simplified)
沙螺蟒
French
Dunaconda
German
Sanaconda
Spanish
Sandaconda
Italian
Sandaconda

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

2 Def
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
179
Medium

Breeding

FieldDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Silicobra: Level 36.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 5 areas
  • Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 8 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Sword 5 areas
  • Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 8 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.