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No. 0843

Silicobra

Sand Snake Pokémon

Silicobra
Official art
Ground
Height
2.2 m 7′03″
Weight
7.6 kg 16.8 lbs
Base stat total
315 Higher than 22% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
It spews sand from its nostrils. While the enemy is blinded, it burrows into the ground to hide.
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Base stats

HP52127–159214–308
Atk5769–119107–234
Def7585–139139–273
SpA3549–9567–185
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe4659–10787–210
Total315Higher than 22% of Pokémon
HP52Atk57Def75Spe46SpD50SpA35

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GrassIceWater

Resists

½×
PoisonRock

Immune to

0×
Electric
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 46); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+107Max98No SP66Min59Scarf160Tailwind214

At max Speed, Silicobra outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 107Silicobra · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  23. 98Silicobra · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 66Silicobra · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

0.35% of teams · rank #73 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Nature
Careful
EVs
20 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 196 SpD / 68 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Earthquake
  2. Glare
  3. Rock Blast
  4. Rest

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.37%
  • Rated 1500+0.35%
  • Rated 1630+0.35%
  • Rated 1760+0.28%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.35%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Careful 20 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 196 SpD / 68 Spe78.4%
  • Impish 180 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 36 SpD / 68 Spe19.9%
  • Adamant 28 HP / 60 Atk / 156 Def / 36 SpD / 228 Spe1.7%
  • Adamant 60 HP / 220 Atk / 228 Spe0%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 220 Atk0%

Tera types

  • Water93.1%
  • Poison5.2%
  • Dragon1.7%
  • Ground0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0843SilicobraGround
    1. Level 36
      #0844SandacondaGround

Moves

Level up 12

1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20
5MinimizeRaises the user's evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus——10
10Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20
15Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
20Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
25GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30
30DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
35SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
40SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
45CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.PoisonStatus——20
50Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM / HM / TR 28

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM26Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 5

EggBelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpec12090%10
EggDragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
EggLast ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5
EggMud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
EggPoison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys50100%25

Biology

A cobra-resemblant Pokémon, Silicobra has a pouch full of sand around its neck. When attacked, it spits the sand out to blind its predator, and then digs into the ground to make its escape.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Sand Snake Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
—
Galar#312Isle of Armor#174Paldea#270

  1. It spews sand from its nostrils. While the enemy is blinded, it burrows into the ground to hide.

    Shield

  2. As it digs, it swallows sand and stores it in its neck pouch. The pouch can hold more than 17 pounds of sand.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Silicobra
Japanese
スナヘビ
Japanese (romaji)
Sunahebi
Korean
모래뱀
Chinese (Traditional)
沙包蛇
Chinese (Simplified)
沙包蛇
French
Dunaja
German
Salanga
Spanish
Silicobra
Italian
Silicobra

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

1 Def
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
63
Medium

Breeding

FieldDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
  • Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
  • Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Shield 3 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Sword 3 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.