National No. 844

Sandaconda

Sand Snake Pokémon

Generation VIII
3.8 m Size
65.5 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0844
Sandaconda

Description

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

Abilities

Ability 1

Sand Spit

Creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack.

Ability 2

Shed Skin

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

Hidden Ability

Sand Veil

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

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 3.8 m / 12'47"
Weight 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Color Green
Body
Squiggle Pokémon with serpentine bodies
Training & Growth
Base happiness 50
Base experience 179
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field / Dragon
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 120
Catch Chances

has a 24.9% capture chance

has a 33.8% capture chance

has a 41.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation VIII / Galar
Available since Sword / Shield · Generation VIII
Form Sandaconda
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Sandaconda
French Dunaconda
German Sanaconda
Spanish Sandaconda
Italian Sandaconda
Japanese サダイジャ Sadaija
Korean 사다이사 Sadaisa
Chinese 沙螺蟒 Sālòhmóhng · Shāluómǎng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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

2 descriptions

Evolutionary Chain

Silicobra
Nº843
Sandaconda
Nº844 Silicobra · Lv. 36
Gigantamax Sandaconda
Nº844 Gigantamax factor

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Sandaconda

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
72
-
132 - 179
254 - 348
Attack
107
-
100 - 174
197 - 344
Defense
125
+2 EV
117 - 194
229 - 383
Sp Attack.
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Defense Esp.
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Speed
71
-
68 - 135
132 - 265
Total
510
+2 EV
-
-
Life
72
Lv 50: 132 - 179 Lv 100: 254 - 348
At.
107
Lv 50: 100 - 174 Lv 100: 197 - 344
Df. +2 EV
125
Lv 50: 117 - 194 Lv 100: 229 - 383
At. Esp.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Df. Esp.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Vel.
71
Lv 50: 68 - 135 Lv 100: 132 - 265
Total +2 EV
510

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Wrap No.35 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 90%
Brutal Swing No.693 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Minimize No.107 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Skull Bash No.130 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 130
Hit 100%
Bulldoze No.523 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Headbutt No.29 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Glare No.137 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 25
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Dig No.91 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 35
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Slam No.21 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 42
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%
Coil No.489 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 49
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Sand Tomb No.328 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 51
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%