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Silicobra

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Silicobra

Paldea #270 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Sand Snake Pokémon

Details

Type

Ground

Category

Sand Snake Pokémon

Height

2.2 m (7'03")

Weight

7.6 kg (16.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0843

Pokédex

Paldea #270

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Silicobra, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #270
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
63

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Silicobra

Silicobra

Paldea #270

Level 36

Sandaconda

Sandaconda

Paldea #271

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.

StartWrapNormalPhysical159020

A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

5MinimizeNormalStatus--10

The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply boosts its evasiveness.

10Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

15BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

20HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

25GlareNormalStatus-10030

The user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.

30DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

35SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

40SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

45CoilPoisonStatus--20

The user coils up and concentrates. This boosts its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.

50Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM005Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM026Poison TailPoisonPhysical5010025

The user hits the target with its tail. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also poison the target.

TM028BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM035Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

TM036Rock TombRockPhysical609515

The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM051SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

TM055DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM076Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM086Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM106Drill RunGroundPhysical809510

The user crashes into the target while rotating its body like a drill. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

TM116Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM133Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM149EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM150Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM176Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

TM200Scale ShotDragonPhysical259020

The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.

TM215Scorching SandsGroundSpecial7010010

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM219Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
BelchPoisonSpecial1209010

The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.

Dragon RushDragonPhysical1007510

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Last ResortNormalPhysical1401005

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Poison TailPoisonPhysical5010025

The user hits the target with its tail. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also poison the target.

These are individual move choices, not proof of complete four-move legality. HOME uses destination-specific movesets; older-game moves are not unrestricted imports.
Class
Description
Belch

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

PoisonSpecial1209010

The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.

Dragon Rush

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

DragonPhysical1007510

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Last Resort

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalPhysical1401005

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Mud-Slap

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

GroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Poison Tail

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

PoisonPhysical5010025

The user hits the target with its tail. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also poison the target.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.

Scarlet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter22-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter22-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter24-28Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter24-28Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter22-25Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter24-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter24-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter24-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter24-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter22-23Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter22-24Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter23-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter26-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter22-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter23-28Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter23-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter25-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter25-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid12Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 12., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., 1-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Desert, Mine., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Violet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter22-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter22-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter24-28Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter24-28Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter22-25Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter24-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter24-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter24-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter24-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter22-23Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter22-24Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter23-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter26-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter22-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter23-28Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Asado Desert

Main area

Overworld encounter23-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter25-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter25-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid12Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 12., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., 1-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Desert, Mine., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sand Spit

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon creates a sandstorm when it's hit by an attack.

Creates a sandstorm when hit by an attack.

Shed Skin

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon may cure its own status conditions by shedding its skin.

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

Sand Veil(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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