Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Gigantamax Sandaconda is a ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 510 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 71) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sand Spit ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gigantamax Sandaconda. Build around what Gigantamax Sandaconda actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Gigantamax Sandaconda takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Gigantamax Sandaconda into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Defense (125)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (65)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 71)
- BST
- 510 (strong for the format)
Gigantamax Sandaconda is a ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 510 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 71) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sand Spit ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gigantamax Sandaconda. Build around what Gigantamax Sandaconda actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Gigantamax Sandaconda
Gigantamax Sandaconda is the Sand Snake Pokémon a Ground type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 510 with Sand Spit or Shed Skin as abilities.
What is Gigantamax Sandaconda weak to?
Gigantamax Sandaconda is a Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It resists Poison, Rock. It is immune to Electric.
How to counter Gigantamax Sandaconda
To counter Gigantamax Sandaconda in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Grass or Ice moves and can withstand its Ground STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Gigantamax Sandaconda in competitive teams
Gigantamax Sandaconda can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Gigantamax Sandaconda on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
