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No. 0844

Sandaconda

Sand Snake Pokémon

Sandaconda
Official art
Ground
Height
3.8 m 12′06″
Weight
65.5 kg 144.4 lbs
Base stat total
510 top 25%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Its unique style of coiling allows it to blast sand out of its sand sac more efficiently.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP72132–179254–348
Atk107100–174197–344
Def125117–194229–383
SpA6563–128121–251
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe7168–135132–265
Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon
HP72Atk107Def125Spe71SpD70SpA65

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 71). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+135Max123No SP91Min81Scarf202Tailwind270

At max Speed, Sandaconda outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 135Sandaconda · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 123Sandaconda · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 91Sandaconda · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Sand Spit

    Creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack.

  • Shed Skin

    Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

  • Sand VeilHidden ability

    Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#244 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Bright Powder (31%) · Sand Spit (54.6%) · Careful (34.2%) · Atk 32 / Def 2 / Spe 32 (9.1%)

Moves Minimize, High Horsepower, Coil, Rock Slide

Singles

#204 of 262 used

▲ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (39.4%) · Sand Spit (70.4%) · Impish (25.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (16.6%)

Moves Earthquake, Glare, Stealth Rock, Endeavor

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.66% of teams · rank #97 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Shed Skin
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type
Water
  1. Earthquake
  2. Glare
  3. Stone Edge
  4. Coil

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.55%
  • Rated 1500+1.92%
  • Rated 1630+0.66%
  • Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.66%

Moves

  • Earthquake100%
  • Glare95.9%
  • Stone Edge84.5%
  • Coil66.5%
  • Rest27.6%
  • Stealth Rock14.1%
  • Body Press7.3%
  • Rock Slide2.9%
  • Scale Shot1.3%
  • Rock Blast0.1%

Items

  • Leftovers81.4%
  • Rocky Helmet18.6%
  • Eject Button0%
  • Eviolite0%
  • Smooth Rock0%

Abilities

  • 99%
  • 1%

EV spreads

  • Careful 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD42.1%
  • Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD26.7%
  • Impish 252 HP / 252 Def14.9%
  • Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def7.3%
  • Impish 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe3.6%

Tera types

  • Water61.2%
  • Poison18.5%
  • Dragon8.6%
  • Ground7.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0843SilicobraGround
    1. Level 36#0844SandacondaGround

Moves

Level up 12

1Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20
1MinimizeRaises the user’s evasion by two stages.NormalStatus——10
1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20
15BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
20HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
25GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30
30DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
35SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
42SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
49CoilRaises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each.PoisonStatus——20
51Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Sand Snake Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
—
Galar#313Isle of Armor#175Paldea#271

  1. Its unique style of coiling allows it to blast sand out of its sand sac more efficiently.

    Shield

  2. When it contracts its body, over 220 pounds of sand sprays from its nose. If it ever runs out of sand, it becomes disheartened.

    Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
サダイジャ
Japanese (romaji)
Sadaija
Korean
사다이사
Chinese (Traditional)
沙螺蟒
Chinese (Simplified)
沙螺蟒
French
Dunaconda
German
Sanaconda
Spanish
Sandaconda
Italian
Sandaconda

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
179
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
FieldDragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 5 areas
  • Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 8 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40
Sword 5 areas
  • Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Route 8 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40