Type matchups
Damage Sandaconda takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Sandaconda has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 72
- Attack
- 107
- Defense
- 125
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 71
- Total
- 510
Sandaconda has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (125). With Attack (107) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 71 is middling (faster than 55% of Pokémon). With 72 HP, 125 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Sandaconda can have the abilities Sand Spit, Shed Skin and Sand Veil.
How to beat Sandaconda
Sandaconda takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Sandaconda's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Sandaconda's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Sandaconda's Ground moves.
Evolution
Sandaconda is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Silicobra → Sandaconda), evolving from Silicobra.
Best counters to Sandaconda
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandaconda weak to?
As a Ground type, Sandaconda takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Sandaconda resistant to?
Sandaconda resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Sandaconda?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Sandaconda with super-effective attacks.