
GroundBST 685
Sandaconda
Sand Snake Pokémon
When it contracts its body, over 220 pounds of sand sprays from its nose. If it ever runs out of sand, it becomes disheartened.
Abilities: Sand Spit, Shed Skin, Sand Veil
Format
Recommended build
Doubles · CurrentThe most popular Sandaconda build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Minimize, Rock Slide, Body Press, and Earthquake holding Bright Powder with a Careful nature.
Minimize52.7%
NormalStatus— Pow10 PP
Raises the user’s evasion by two stages.
Rock Slide47.0%
RockPhysical75 Pow10 PP
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
Body Press43.3%
FightingPhysical80 Pow10 PP
Earthquake43.3%
GroundPhysical100 Pow10 PP
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
Item41.3%
Bright Powder
Lowers the accuracy of opposing Pokémon's moves.
Nature35.7%
Careful
+SpD -SpA
Ability46.8%
Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Minimize52.7%
- 2Rock Slide47.0%
- 3Body Press43.3%
- 4Earthquake43.3%
- 5Coil34.0%
- 6Iron Defense32.9%
- 7Glare30.7%
- 8High Horsepower27.1%
Held items
- 1Bright Powder41.3%
- 2Leftovers25.2%
- 3Sitrus Berry13.8%
- 4Life Orb7.6%
- 5Lum Berry2.6%
- 6Quick Claw1.8%
- 7Focus Sash1.7%
- 8Chesto Berry1.1%
Teammates
- 1Sinistcha
- 2Tyranitar
- 3Houndstone
- 4Excadrill
- 5Garchomp
- 6Klefki
- 7Chimecho
- 8Milotic
Natures
- 1Careful35.7%
- 2Impish26.7%
- 3Adamant25.0%
- 4Jolly2.5%
- 5Relaxed2.3%
- 6Sassy2.2%
- 7Brave2.1%
- 8Naughty1.9%
Abilities
- 1Sand Veil46.8%
- 2Sand Spit41.7%
- 3Shed Skin11.5%
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best moveset for Sandaconda in Pokémon Champions?
- The most popular moveset for Sandaconda in Doubles (Current) includes Minimize, Rock Slide, Body Press, Earthquake.
- What nature should Sandaconda use?
- Careful is the most commonly used nature for Sandaconda in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
- What held item does Sandaconda run?
- Bright Powder is the most popular held item for Sandaconda in Doubles (Current).







