Electric moves don't affect Sandaconda at all — that's the advantage of Ground typing. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Sand Snake Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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
AvgSandaconda is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Sandaconda to get Silicobra eggs easily using 60 partners from the Dragon and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Dragon Rush, Last Resort and 2 more.
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
Best Sandaconda Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Coil
- Glare
Recommended Teammates
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
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 SilicobraEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyRouteSandstormEASYPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyDesertSandstormEASYTraining LowlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlySandstormEASYTraining LowlandsSwordOverworldLv.13-1820%EarlySandstormEASYForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestSandstormEASYForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestSandstormMODERATEForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1510%EarlyForestSandstormMODERATEForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1510%EarlyForestSandstormEFFORTLESSRoute 6ShieldGrassLv.28-3030%MidRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 6SwordGrassLv.28-3030%MidRouteAll WeatherEASYTraining LowlandsShieldGrassLv.16-2115%MidSandstormEASYTraining LowlandsSwordGrassLv.16-2115%MidSandstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteSandstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteSandstormMODERATEChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2110%MidRouteSandstormMODERATEPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2410%MidDesertSandstorm
Step 2Sandaconda ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 8ShieldGrassLv.38-4030%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 8SwordGrassLv.38-4030%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5215%PostWaterIntense SunMODERATELake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5213%PostWaterIntense Sunor evolve from Silicobra (Step 1)
We rate Sandaconda C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 510 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 125 Defense stands out.
Silicobra evolves into Sandaconda at level 36. Sandaconda is the fully evolved form. At 510 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Sandaconda can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Since debuting in Sword & Shield, Sandaconda has appeared in 2 titles over 2 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A