Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Sandaconda (Gmax) [Sword/Shield]
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Weakness Chart for Ground-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sandaconda-gmax? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Sandaconda-Gmax, the awesome Pokémon of Ground types! Sandaconda-Gmax is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Discover how Sandaconda-Gmax excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Species: Sandaconda-Gmax Item: Life Orb / Choice Band Ability: Sand Spit Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Moveset: - Earthquake / Drill Run - Outrage - Iron Head - Body Press
Physical Sweeper Sandaconda-Gmax (Sand Spit)
Dominating single battles, Sandaconda is a prestigious Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandaconda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandaconda's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards). ◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Sandaconda's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sandaconda-gmax? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Sandaconda-Gmax Item: Life Orb / Choice Band Ability: Sand Spit Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Moveset: - Earthquake / Drill Run - Rock Slide - Outrage - Brutal Swing
In double battles, Sandaconda is known as an awesome Physical Sweeper. It's meant to overwhelm foes with powerful physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Sandaconda's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Sandaconda's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards). ◆ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sandaconda-gmax can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Sandaconda-gmax.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sandaconda-gmax can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Sandaconda-gmax
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Body Press + Coil
Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
Moves: Body Press + Skull Bash
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Glare, Scorching Sands
Moves that boost Sandaconda-gmax's stats
Coil
Iron Defense
Scale Shot
Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Sandaconda-gmax
Earthquake
Protect
Rest
Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Sandaconda-gmax in Sword and Shield
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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