Type matchups
Damage Silicobra takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Silicobra 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
- 52
- Attack
- 57
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 46
- Total
- 315
Silicobra has a base stat total of 315, higher than 20% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (75). With Attack (57) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 46 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 52 HP, 75 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Silicobra can have the abilities Sand Spit, Shed Skin and Sand Veil.
How to beat Silicobra
Silicobra 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 Silicobra's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Silicobra's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Silicobra's Ground moves.
Evolution
Silicobra is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Silicobra → Sandaconda) and evolves into Sandaconda.
Best counters to Silicobra
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Silicobra weak to?
As a Ground type, Silicobra takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Silicobra resistant to?
Silicobra resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Silicobra?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Silicobra with super-effective attacks.