Partner ideas
for Sandaconda
Ground
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Sandaconda: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (4)
Arcaninehisuian
FireRockOn 30% of Sandaconda's ranked teams
Resists IceHits Grass super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Flare BlitzBreaks Flying walls with Head Smash
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 52% of Sandaconda's ranked teams
Resists WaterResists GrassHits Water super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durability
Tyranitar
RockDarkOn 47% of Sandaconda's ranked teams
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Ice PunchBreaks Flying walls with Rock Slide
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 12% of Sandaconda's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists IceHits Grass super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Ice super-effectively with Flare BlitzAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Spicy Tech (1)
Heliolisk
ElectricNormalSituational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Immune to Water via Dry SkinSandaconda is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderBreaks Flying walls with Thunder
Defensive glue (19)
Ampharos
ElectricSpread-safe together for Discharge and Parabolic Charge
Hits Water super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Grass super-effectively with Fire PunchHits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Fire PunchBreaks Flying walls with Zap Cannon
Heat Rotom
ElectricFireCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Sandaconda is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatBreaks Grass walls with OverheatBreaks Flying walls with Thunderbolt
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Thunder PunchHits Grass super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Fire Blast
Goodrahisuian
SteelDragonCovers its Water and Grass weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Grass super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Ice BeamBreaks Flying walls with Ice Beam
Ceruledge
FireGhostCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Bitter BladeHits Ice super-effectively with Bitter BladeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Decidueyehisuian
GrassFightingCovers its Water and Grass weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Empoleon
WaterSteelCovers its Water and Ice weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Ice BeamBreaks Flying walls with Ice Beam
Gengar
GhostPoisonSandaconda resists its Sludge Wave
Resists GrassHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Sludge Wave
Toxicroak
PoisonFightingCovers its Water and Grass weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Gunk Shot
Forretress
BugSteelCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Grass super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Bug BuzzBreaks Flying walls with Zap Cannon
Palafinhero form
WaterCovers its Water and Ice weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Ice Punch
Armarouge
FirePsychicCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Armor CannonHits Ice super-effectively with Armor CannonAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Armor Cannon
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Ice super-effectively with Heat WaveAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Grass walls with Heat Wave
Greninja
WaterDarkCovers its Water and Ice weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Grass KnotHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Gunk Shot
Chandelure
GhostFireCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Energy BallHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Overheat
Infernape
FireFightingCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Thunder PunchHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Overheat
Emboar
FireFightingCovers its Grass and Ice weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Wild ChargeHits Grass super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Flare Blitz
Simisage
GrassCovers its Water and Grass weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Gunk Shot
Samurott
WaterCovers its Water and Ice weaknesses
Hits Water super-effectively with Grass KnotHits Grass super-effectively with MegahornHits Ice super-effectively with SuperpowerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Grass walls with Megahorn