Sword
When it contracts its body, over 220 pounds of sand sprays from its nose. If it ever runs out of sand, it becomes disheartened.
Pokédex & Training Data
Classification
Sand Snake Pokémon
Height
3.8 m (12'06")
Weight
65.5 kg (144.4 lbs)
EV Yield
+2 defense
Catch Rate
120
Base Friendship
50
Growth Rate
medium
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Pokédex Numbers
Galar (Sw/Sh)
#313
Paldea (S/V)
#271
National
#844
Isle of Armor
#175
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Sword/Shield
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 1 | Wrap | 15 | 90% | 20 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 1 | Minimize | — | — | 10 | Raises the user’s evasion by two stages. | |
| 1 | Skull Bash | 130 | 100% | 10 | Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking. | |
| 1 | Brutal Swing | 60 | 100% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 15 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| 20 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 25 | Glare | — | 100% | 30 | Paralyzes the target. | |
| 30 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| 35 | Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| 42 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 49 | Coil | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each. | |
| 51 | Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. |
TM/HM Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM08 Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | |
| TM09 Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | |
| TM15 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM16 Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | |
| TM21 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM22 Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TM24 Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM25 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM31 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM32 Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| TM39 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM48 Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| TM49 Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| TM53 Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| TM54 Rock Blast | 25 | 90% | 10 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| TM68 Fire Fang | 65 | 95% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TM76 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | |
| TM81 Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| TM97 Brutal Swing | 60 | 100% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TR10 Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | |
| TR20 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| TR24 Outrage | 120 | 100% | 10 | Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | |
| TR26 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TR27 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TR46 Iron Defense | — | — | 15 | Raises the user’s Defense by two stages. | |
| TR67 Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TR69 Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TR74 Iron Head | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TR75 Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TR76 Stealth Rock | — | — | 20 | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. | |
| TR87 Drill Run | 80 | 95% | 10 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TR89 Hurricane | 110 | 70% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to confuse the target. | |
| TR94 High Horsepower | 95 | 95% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TR99 Body Press | 80 | 100% | 10 | No effect description available. |
Tutor Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scale Shot | 25 | 90% | 20 | Boosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row. | |
| Scorching Sands | 70 | 100% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to burn the target. | |
| Skitter Smack | 70 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
Base Stats
Hp
72
Attack
107
Defense
125
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
70
Speed
71
Total
510
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)
Gigantamax Sandaconda
Its sand pouch has grown to a huge size. More than 1,000,000 tons of sand now swirl around its body.