Sandaconda Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Ground · BST: 510 · Role: Physical Attacker
Sandaconda is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Sandaconda, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Gyarados, Pelipper, Venusaur plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 510 base stat total, Sandaconda plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (125), and at base 71 Speed it sits faster than 39% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Sandaconda in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Sandaconda
- Gyarados (Water / Flying)
- Pelipper (Water / Flying)
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
How each counter beats Sandaconda
- Gyarados (Water / Flying) outspeeds Sandaconda and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Pelipper (Water / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Sandaconda and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Sandaconda and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Sandaconda and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Sandaconda and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
Sandaconda weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Ice (×2)
Resistances
- Poison (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
Immunities
- Electric
Base stats
- HP
- 72
- Attack
- 107
- Defense
- 125
- Sp. Attack
- 65
- Sp. Defense
- 70
- Speed
- 71
- Total
- 510
Best Tera Types for Sandaconda
The best Tera Types for Sandaconda cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Sand Spit — [object Object]
- Shed Skin — [object Object]
- Sand Veil (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Ground-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Sandaconda:
Frequently asked questions about Sandaconda
What counters Sandaconda in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Sandaconda are Gyarados, Pelipper, Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise. These Pokémon hit Sandaconda super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Sandaconda weak to?
Sandaconda is a Ground-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Ice. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Sandaconda?
The single best pick against Sandaconda in the Pokémon Champions roster is Gyarados, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Sandaconda in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Sandaconda, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ground) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Ice). Avoid Pokémon that share Sandaconda's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Sandaconda good in Pokémon Champions?
Sandaconda's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (510 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.