Silicobra (#0843) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP52112–159214–308

Atk5755–119107–234

Def7572–139139–273

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe4645–10787–210

Total315Higher than 22% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 46). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+107Max98No SP66Min59Scarf160Tailwind214

At max Speed, Silicobra outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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 SinglesLC

0.35% of teams · rank #73 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Careful
EVs: 20 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 196 SpD / 68 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Earthquake
Glare
Rock Blast
Rest

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

Usage by rating

All players0.37%
Rated 1500+0.35%
Rated 1630+0.35%
Rated 1760+0.28%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.35%

Moves

Earthquake100%
Glare98.3%
Rock Blast98.3%
Rest80.1%
Stealth Rock19.9%
Scale Shot1.7%
Coil1.7%
Rock Slide0%
Drill Run0%
Protect0%

Items

Eviolite100%
Smooth Rock0%
Leftovers0%
Sitrus Berry0%
Focus Sash0%
Loaded Dice0%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Careful 20 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 196 SpD / 68 Spe78.4%
Impish 180 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 36 SpD / 68 Spe19.9%
Adamant 28 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 36 SpD / 228 Spe1.7%
Adamant 60 HP / 220 Atk / 228 Spe0%
Adamant 252 HP / 220 Atk0%

Tera types

Water93.1%
Poison5.2%
Dragon1.7%
Ground0%

Common teammates

Bramblin68.5%
Vullaby62.5%
Slugma52.9%
Spinarak42.6%
Chinchou42.6%
Mienfoo30.2%
Foongus19.9%
Sandshrew-Alola19.9%

Evolution

#0843SilicobraGround
1. Level 36#0844SandacondaGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

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

5MinimizeRaises the user’s evasion by two stages.NormalStatus——10

10Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%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

40SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

45CoilRaises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each.PoisonStatus——20

50Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM / HM / TR 28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 5

EggBelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggDragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

EggPoison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

Pokédex entries

Category: Sand Snake Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#312Isle of Armor#174Paldea#270

It spews sand from its nostrils. While the enemy is blinded, it burrows into the ground to hide.
Shield
As it digs, it swallows sand and stores it in its neck pouch. The pouch can hold more than 17 pounds of sand.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: スナヘビ
Japanese (romaji): Sunahebi
Korean: 모래뱀
Chinese (Traditional): 沙包蛇
Chinese (Simplified): 沙包蛇
French: Dunaja
German: Salanga
Spanish: Silicobra
Italian: Silicobra

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 63
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 Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60

Shield 3 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30

Sword 3 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30