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MetaMons competitive notes
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 Sandaconda. Build around what 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.
Sandaconda is a Ground-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Sandaconda is a Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It resists Poison, Rock. It is immune to Electric.
- Water2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Rock0.5× damage
- Electric0× damage
To counter Sandaconda in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Grass or Ice moves and can withstand its Ground STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Sandaconda's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
