silicobra

silicobra

Attributes

  • Species: Silicobra
  • Base Experience: 63
  • Height: 22
  • Weight: 76
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 1024
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 255
  • 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

Stats

  • HP
    52
  • Attack
    57
  • Defense
    75
  • Special Attack
    35
  • Special Defense
    50
  • Speed
    46

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Silicobra is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Ground

Abilities:

  • Sand Spit: Creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack
  • Shed Skin: May heal its own status conditions
  • Sand Veil (Hidden Ability): Boosts evasion in a sandstorm

Physical Characteristics:

  • Resembles a small snake with a sandy brown coloration
  • Has a large, round head and eyes that resemble goggles
  • Features a distinctive spiral pattern on its body and a small horn on its snout
  • Its body is covered in fine sand

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Prefers arid environments like deserts and dry plains
  • Often buries itself in the sand to ambush prey or avoid predators
  • Known to be calm and composed, relying on the element of surprise
  • Uses sandstorms for both defense and offense, taking advantage of its natural environment

In Battle:

  • Utilizes a combination of defensive and stealth strategies
  • Can effectively use moves like Sand Tomb and Glare to immobilize and weaken opponents
  • Advantages against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel types
  • Vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass type moves

Evolution:

  • Evolves into Sandaconda starting at level 36

Interesting Facts:

  • Silicobra's sand-spitting ability is unique and plays a crucial role in its battle strategy
  • Its design is inspired by real-life sand-dwelling snakes
  • Known for having a calm demeanor, making it a surprising trickster in battle
  • The spiral pattern on its body is thought to aid in camouflaging within its sandy habitat

By understanding Silicobra's abilities and behavior, trainers can effectively utilize its unique traits in battle and better appreciate its role in the Pokémon world.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Silicobra - 843
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Sandaconda - 844
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Min. Lvl 36

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Flavor Text 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.

Cards

Silicobra
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Created by Misa Tsutsui for the Sword & Shield set.

Silicobra
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Created by Hitoshi Ariga for the Sword & Shield set.

Silicobra
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Created by Akira Komayama for the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set.

Silicobra
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Created by Atsuko Nishida for the Battle Styles set.

Silicobra
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Created by Kouki Saitou for the Scarlet & Violet set.

Hop's Silicobra
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Created by Aspara for the Journey Together set.