sandaconda-gmax
Attributes
- Species: Sandaconda
- Base Experience: 179
- Height: 220
- Weight: 10000
- Is Default: False
- Order: -1
- Base Happiness: 50
- Capture Rate: 120
- Color: Green
- Egg Groups: Ground , Dragon
- Gender Rate: 4
- Has No Gender Differences
- Hatch Counter: 20
- Habitat:
- Is Baby: False
- Is Legendary: False
- Is Mythical: False
- Shape: Squiggle
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Summary
Sandaconda Gmax is a special Gigantamax form of Sandaconda, introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield, part of Generation VIII.
Type: Ground
Abilities:
- Sand Spit: When hit by an attack, Sand Spit releases a sandstorm.
- Shed Skin (Hidden Ability): May heal its status conditions.
Physical Characteristics:
- Gigantamax Sandaconda takes on a colossal form, significantly larger than its regular evolution.
- Its body coils into a massive spiral, resembling a towering sandstorm.
- The pattern on its body resembles a coiled snake with sand patterns that mimic a desert environment.
- Its head protrudes from the center of the spiral, with a large, imposing face.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Typically found in arid, desert-like environments where it can blend in with the sands.
- Known to lie in wait, coiled up, before striking at prey or threats.
- Exhibits territorial behavior, often defending its sandstorm-covered domain.
In Battle:
- Gigantamax Sandaconda is known for its formidable defense and ability to control battlefields by summoning sandstorms.
- Its signature Gigantamax move, G-Max Sandblast, traps opponents in a sandstorm, causing ongoing damage and preventing them from escaping.
- Effective against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel types due to its Ground-typing, but vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass types.
- Typically utilizes Ground-type moves like Earthquake for powerful STAB attacks.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Silicobra starting at level 36.
- Does not evolve further, but can transform into its Gigantamax form when exposed to Gigantamax energy in specific battle conditions.
Interesting Facts:
- The Gigantamax form is exclusive to Pokémon Sword and Shield, showcasing the unique regional feature of Dynamaxing.
- Its design is inspired by the swirling sands of a desert tornado, emphasizing its Ground type and sandstorm abilities.
- Sandaconda's G-Max form exemplifies a dramatic aesthetic change intended to intimidate and overwhelm opponents in battle.
- The name "Sandaconda" combines "sand" and "anaconda," reflecting its serpentine nature and desert habitat.
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Flavor Text Entries
- Sword: When it contracts its body, over 220 pounds of sand sprays from its nose. If it ever runs out of sand, it becomes disheartened.
- Shield: Its unique style of coiling allows it to blast sand out of its sand sac more efficiently.
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