Competitive Information for Sandaconda [Scarlet/Violet]
Ground
Abilities:
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Sandstorm.
This Pokemon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
When this Pokemon is hit by an attack, the effect of Sandstorm begins.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sandaconda? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Sandaconda, a distinguished Pokémon known for its Ground typing! It's a sight to see Sandaconda out in the 9th generation battlefield. It is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Sandaconda below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Outrage
- Iron Head / Rock Slide
- Body Press
Sandaconda is an impressive Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical moves. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandaconda's super effective moves by 20%. 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. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins. Iron Head or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ 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).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes 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? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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
Sandaconda is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for double battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical moves. 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.
◆ 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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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Sandaconda is: Grass, Dragon, Fire, Steel or Water
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Body Press / Iron Head
Sandaconda is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandaconda's super effective moves by 20%. 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. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins. Body Press or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Sandaconda's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Brutal Swing
- Outrage
- Iron Head / Zen Headbutt
Sandaconda is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandaconda's super effective moves by 20%. 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. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins. Iron Head or Zen Headbutt are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ 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).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
- Body Press
Sandaconda is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ 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).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ 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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Teratype Electric moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Outrage
- Body Slam
Sandaconda is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Body Slam
Sandaconda is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Body Press
- Outrage
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
Sandaconda is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Body Press is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Sandaconda's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Outrage
- Iron Head / Body Slam
Sandaconda is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ 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 Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Body Slam
Sandaconda is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Body Slam
Sandaconda is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Body Press / Iron Head
Sandaconda is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandaconda's super effective moves by 20%. 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. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins. Body Press or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Sandaconda's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Outrage
- Iron Head / Rock Slide
- Body Press
Sandaconda is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandaconda's super effective moves by 20%. 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. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins. Iron Head or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical TERA-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).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes 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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Teratype Ice moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Iron Head / Zen Headbutt
Sandaconda is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandaconda's super effective moves by 20%. 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. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins. Iron Head or Zen Headbutt are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ 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).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Body Press
Sandaconda is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ 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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Teratype Poison moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Poison Tail
- Outrage
- Body Slam
Sandaconda is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Poison Tail is a physical TERA-boosted 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Zen Headbutt
- Outrage
- Body Press / Body Slam
Sandaconda is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Body Press was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Sandaconda's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Outrage
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Body Press / Zen Headbutt
Sandaconda is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Sandaconda's super effective moves by 20%. 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. With Sand Spit, when Sandaconda is hit by an attack the effect of sandstorm begins. Body Press or Zen Headbutt are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ 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).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Sandaconda's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Outrage
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
Sandaconda is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Sandaconda
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Spit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Body Slam
Sandaconda is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Sandaconda afterwards).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sandaconda can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sandaconda can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Sandaconda
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Body Press + Coil
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Glare, Scorching Sands
Moves that boost Sandaconda's stats
- Coil
- Iron Defense
- Scale Shot
Most notable and possible best moves for Sandaconda
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Sandaconda in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Sandaconda's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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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