Silicobra
Silicobra is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
It spews sand from its nostrils. While the enemy is blinded, it burrows into the ground to hide.
Evolves into Sandaconda.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0843 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Species | Sand Snake Pokémon |
| Height | 2.2 m (7′03″) |
| Weight | 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sand Spit 2. Shed Skin Sand Veil (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0312 (Sword/Shield) 0270 (Scarlet/Violet) 0174 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 63 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 52 | 214 | 308 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 57 | 107 | 234 | |
| Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Speed | 46 | 87 | 210 | |
| Total | 315 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| Sword | As it digs, it swallows sand and stores it in its neck pouch. The pouch can hold more than 17 pounds of sand. |
|---|---|
| Shield | It spews sand from its nostrils. While the enemy is blinded, it burrows into the ground to hide. |
| Scarlet | Silicobra’s neck pouch, which can inflate and deflate like a balloon, gets more elastic each time Silicobra sheds its skin. |
| Violet | Silicobra’s large nostrils are specialized for spraying sand, so this Pokémon is not very good at telling apart different smells. |
Moves learned by Silicobra
Moves learnt by level up
Silicobra does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Silicobra does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Silicobra cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Silicobra learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 5 | Minimize | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 25 | Glare | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 40 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 45 | Coil | Poison | — | — | |
| 50 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 |
Egg moves
Silicobra learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Silicobra gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belch | Poison | 120 | 90 | |
| Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| Poison Tail | Poison | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Silicobra is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 26 | Poison Tail | Poison | 50 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 106 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 200 | Scale Shot | Dragon | 25 | 90 | |
| 215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 |
Silicobra sprites
Where to find Silicobra
| Sword Shield |
Route 6, Challenge Road, Forest of Focus, Potbottom Desert, Training Lowlands |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Asado Desert, East Province (Area Three), West Province (Area Two) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Silicobra questions
Other languages
| English | Silicobra |
|---|---|
| Japanese | スナヘビ (Sunahebi) |
| German | Salanga |
| French | Dunaja |
| Italian | Silicobra |
| Spanish | Silicobra |
| Korean | 모래뱀 (moraebaem) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 沙包蛇 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 沙包蛇 |
| English |
Sand Snake Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | すなへびポケモン |
| German | Sandschlangen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Serpensable |
| Italian | Pokémon Sabbiaserpe |
| Spanish | Pokémon Serpiente Arena |
| Korean | 모래뱀포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 沙蛇宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 沙蛇寶可夢 |
Name origin
- silicon
- chemical element; component of sand
- cobra
- a species of snake

