Route 6
30%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 28-30
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#843
POKÉDEX No. #843
Silicobra
Sand Snake Pokémon
As it digs, it swallows sand and stores it in its neck pouch. The pouch can hold more than 17 pounds of sand.
Weak to
Water
Grass
Ice
Height2.2 m
Weight7.6 kg
AbilitiesSand Spit
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP52214–308
- Attack57107–234
- Defense75139–273
- Sp. Atk3567–185
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed4687–210
Total315
/ 720
BST315
17 percentile (1025)-152 vs Gen 8 avg (467)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 8
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Green
Shape
Squiggle
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #843 |
| Galar | #312 |
| Isle Of Armor | #174 |
| Paldea | #270 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
63
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 36
#844
Sandaconda
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
Offensive Coverage
Silicobra's Ground typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 315, Silicobra plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 75, while Special Attack (35) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Ground combination gives Silicobra 2 resistances, 1 immunity, and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Silicobra is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.2 m
Weight
7.6 kg
TypeGround
Abilities
Creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
GroundDragon
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Silicobra?
Silicobra is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Silicobra's weaknesses?
Silicobra takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Silicobra evolve?
Silicobra evolves into Sandaconda at level 36. Full evolution line: Silicobra → Sandaconda.
What are Silicobra's base stats?
Silicobra has a base stat total of 315: HP 52, Attack 57, Defense 75, Sp. Atk 35, Sp. Def 50, Speed 46. Its highest stat is Defense (75).
