No. 0843
Silicobra
Sand Snake Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Silicobra is a Ground-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Water, Grass and Ice, with a base stat total of 315. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 2.2 m 7′03″
- Weight
- 7.6 kg 16.8 lbs
- Base stat total
- 315 Higher than 22% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
It spews sand from its nostrils. While the enemy is blinded, it burrows into the ground to hide.
Base stats
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: 1 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
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 46); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Silicobra outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
When this Pokémon is hit by an attack, the effect of Sandstorm begins.
Everything about Sand Spit →Other Pokémon with Sand Spit 1
This Pokémon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
Everything about Shed Skin →If Sandstorm is active, this Pokémon's evasiveness is 1.25×; to Sandstorm.
Everything about Sand Veil →
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OrthwormCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.3% of teams · rank #73 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Eviolite- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 20 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 196 SpD / 68 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1630 weighting0.3%
- 1760 weighting0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake100.0%
- Glare98.3%
- Rock Blast98.3%
- Rest80.1%
- Stealth Rock19.9%
- Scale Shot1.7%
- Coil1.7%
- Rock Slide0%
- Drill Run0%
- Protect0%
Items
- Eviolite100.0%
Smooth Rock0%
Leftovers0%
Sitrus Berry0%
Focus Sash0%
Loaded Dice0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Careful 20 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 196 SpD / 68 Spe78.4%
- Impish 180 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 36 SpD / 68 Spe19.9%
- Adamant 28 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 36 SpD / 228 Spe1.7%
- Adamant 60 HP / 220 Atk / 228 Spe0%
- Adamant 252 HP / 220 Atk0%
Tera types
- Water93.1%
- Poison5.2%
- Dragon1.7%
- Ground0%
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Mienfoo
Foongus
Sandshrew-AlolaEvolution
Moves
Level up 12
| 1 | Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 5 | MinimizeRaises the user's evasiveness by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 10 | Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | GlareParalyzes the target. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 30 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 40 | SlamNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 45 | CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 50 | Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 28
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison. | Poison | Phys | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM51 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM76 | Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Phys | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM106 | Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| TM116 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM133 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM176 | Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM200 | Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit. | Dragon | Phys | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Ground | Spec | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90% | 10 |
Egg moves 5
| Egg | BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry. | Poison | Spec | 120 | 90% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dragon | Phys | 100 | 75% | 10 |
| Egg | Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used. | Normal | Phys | 140 | 100% | 5 |
| Egg | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison. | Poison | Phys | 50 | 100% | 25 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
A cobra-resemblant Pokémon, Silicobra has a pouch full of sand around its neck. When attacked, it spits the sand out to blind its predator, and then digs into the ground to make its escape.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Sand Snake Pokémon
- Galar · Sword & Shield
- Color
- Green
- —
It spews sand from its nostrils. While the enemy is blinded, it burrows into the ground to hide.
ShieldAs it digs, it swallows sand and stores it in its neck pouch. The pouch can hold more than 17 pounds of sand.
Sword
Names around the world
- English
- Silicobra
- Japanese
- スナヘビ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Sunahebi
- Korean
- 모래뱀
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 沙包蛇
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 沙包蛇
- French
- Dunaja
- German
- Salanga
- Spanish
- Silicobra
- Italian
- Silicobra
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Training
- 1 Def
- 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 63
- Medium
Breeding
- FieldDragon
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
- Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
- Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Shield 3 areas
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Sword 3 areas
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
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.