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 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 |
 | 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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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 72 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups.
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
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
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
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.
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 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)
We rate Sandaconda B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 510 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 125 Defense stands out.
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.
Best way to handle Sandaconda: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Water, Grass, and Ice-type attackers hit hardest.
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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