Quick summary
Species: Sandaconda (Gigantamax)
Type: Ground
Primary weaknesses: Water, Ice, Grass
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Sandaconda rolls into battle like a sandstorm, squeezing its opponents with immense power. As a Ground-type raid boss, understanding its weaknesses and moveset is crucial to bring it down efficiently.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Sandaconda in Gigantamax form is presented here as a beefy Ground-type raid boss with boosted HP and slightly augmented damage output to mirror the rest of your Gigantamax series. Expect it to use high-power Ground-type charged moves (e.g., Earthquake, Sand Tomb variants) and occasional Rock or Poison coverage depending on event variants. Its big HP pool favors sustained, energy-efficient attackers; fights often reward consistent fast-move energy generation and high-value charged moves rather than glass-cannon bursts that get shielded away.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Water •
 Ice •
 Grass
|
| Resists |
 Poison •
 Rock •
 Fighting
|
| Notes | Gigantamax bosses often use Max Moves — these can be powerful, sometimes buffing or changing battlefield conditions. Expect higher HP and potentially team-wide effects. |
Pro tip: Using Water or Ice Pokémon maximizes damage against Gigantamax Sandaconda.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Flapple (Dragon Breath / G-Max Tartness)
- Drednaw (Waterfall / G-Max Stonesurge)
- Inteleon (Water Gun / G-Max Hydrosnipe)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Inteleon (Water Gun / Max Geyser)
- Glaceon (Ice Shard / Max Hailstorm)
Best Gigantamax Counters
Gigantamax Pokémon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Gigantamax counters with short notes on why they excel vs G-Max Sandaconda.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantamax Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(350) |
| Gigantamax Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(350) |
| Gigantamax Kingler | Metal Claw, Bubble | G-Max Foam Burst | Vise Grip, X-Scissor, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble(10) and G-Max Foam Burst(350) |
| Gigantamax Flapple | Dragon Breath, Bullet Seed | G-Max Tartness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Fly | - | Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Tartness(350) |
| Gigantamax Drednaw | Bite, Waterfall | G-Max Stonesurge | Body Slam, Rock Blast, Crunch, Surf | - | Waterfall(13) and G-Max Stonesurge(350) |
| Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip, Razor Leaf | G-Max Vine Lash | Sludge, Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | Frenzy Plant | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Vine Lash(350) |
| Gigantamax Appletun | Astonish, Bullet Seed | G-Max Sweetness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Energy Ball, Outrage | Yawn | Astonish / Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Sweetness(350) |
| Gigantamax Blastoise | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | G-Max Cannonade | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon | Rollout(15) and G-Max Cannonade(350) |
| Gigantamax Lapras | Frost Breath, Water Gun, Psywave | G-Max Resonance | Blizzard, Hydro Pump, Surf, Skull Bash, Sparkling Aria | Ice Shard, Ice Beam, Dragon Pulse | Frost Breath(11) and G-Max Resonance(350) |
| Gigantamax Gengar | Sucker Punch, Shadow Claw, Hex | G-Max Terror | Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Drain Punch | Lick, Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Wave, Psychic | Hex(8) and G-Max Terror(350) |
| Gigantamax Duraludon | Metal Claw, Dragon Tail | G-Max Depletion | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw | - | Dragon Tail(14) and G-Max Depletion(350) |
| Gigantamax Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(350) |
| Gigantamax Hatterene | Psycho Cut, Confusion, Charm | G-Max Smite | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Power Whip | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Smite(350) |
| Gigantamax Machamp | Bullet Punch, Counter | G-Max Chi Strike | Cross Chop, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Heavy Slam | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback | Counter(13) and G-Max Chi Strike(350) |
Dynamax & Support Picks
Not every raid group will have multiple Gigantamax picks. Dynamax Pokémon make excellent support, either by adding burst damage or soaking time during G-Max residual windows.
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Kabutops | Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter |
| Dynamax Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| Dynamax Articuno | Max HailStorm | Frost Breath, Ice Shard | Blizzard, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Ancient Power, Triple Axel | Hurricane |
| Dynamax Cryogonal | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel | - |
| Dynamax Drizzile | Max Strike, Max Geyser | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf | - |
| Dynamax Krabby | Max Geyser, Max Quake | Bubble, Mud Shot | Bubble Beam, Vise Grip, Water Pulse, Razor Shell | - |
| Dynamax Leafeon | Max Overgrowth | Quick Attack, Razor Leaf | Solar Beam, Leaf Blade, Energy Ball | Bullet Seed, Last Resort |
| Dynamax Glaceon | Max Hailstorm | Ice Shard, Frost Breath | Avalanche, Icy Wind, Ice Beam | Last Resort, Water Pulse |
| Dynamax Vaporean | Max Geyser | Water Gun | Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail, Liquidation, Water Pulse | Last Resort, Scald |
Moves & Threats
Sandaconda common fast moves are Mud Shot or Mud Slap. Charged moves include Wrap or Dig or Bulldoze and Earth Power. G-Max Sandblast not only delivers heavy damage but also leaves a damaging area for a short time — timing your swaps and using at least one bulky support reduces wipe risk.
Pro tip: Watch for Earth Power timing—dodging can save your Pokémon from heavy damage.
Weather Effects
Snowy weather : boosts Ice moves. Windy weather : boosts Dragon Tail. Rainy weather : boosts Water moves. Sunny / Clear weather : boosts Sandaconda Ground moves.
Battle Tips
- Lead with Water or Ice Pokémon for maximum efficiency.
- Avoid using Electric or Rock-types—they’re weak to Ground moves
- Dodge Earth Power and Sand Tomb to reduce damage.
Size
Recommended: 15–20 trainers for comfortable clears with mixed player levels. With many Gigantamax / Dynamax counters, 10–14 can work. Under 8 trainers should be attempted only if all participants are high-level and coordinated with ideal counters and Dynamax/G-Max boosts.
Rewards
Reasons include Pokédex entry, strong Ground attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Water-types dominate this raid thanks to their heavy Water DPS. Grass-types also perform strongly, especially in Sunny weather. Ice-types deal consistent damage and counter Dragon Tail sets.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Sandaconda type and weakness?
Sandaconda is a Ground type. It is weak to Water, Ice, Grass.
What are good counters for G-Max Sandblast?
Strong ice and grass attackers such as Gigantamax Flapple, Gigantamax Drednaw, Gigantamax Appletun, Gigantamax Inteleon, Dynamax Glaceon, Dynamax Kabutops.
Can Gigantamax Sandaconda be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Sandaconda catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Sunny/Clear weather boosts Sandaconda’s Ground-type moves, while Windy boosts Dragon Tail. Rainy weather strengthens Water counters, and Snowy weather benefits Ice-types.
Does Sandaconda keep G-Max Sandblast?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Sandaconda is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Ground type is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Ice and Grass Gigantamax picks, add Dynamax support for sustained windows, and include at least one high-TDO tank if your lobby is smaller. With the counters and tactics above, you’ll clear Sandaconda efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Flapple Raid Guide, Gigantamax Appletun Raid Guide, Gigantamax Drednaw Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Water or Ice Pokémon
- Dodge Earth Power and Sand Tomb
- Avoid Ground, Rock, and Poison Pokémon
- Team coordination speeds up the raid