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Sandaconda V card from the Fusion Strike set
Illustration by Narumi Sato. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Sandaconda V

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A tough Fighting type V Pokemon with a defensive ability that reduces incoming damage.

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What this card does

Sandaconda V has 220 Hit Points and requires two Fighting Energy cards plus one Colorless Energy to attack.

Its Wall of Sand ability reduces all damage taken from attacks by 30 points after weakness and resistance calculations.

The Land Crush attack deals 140 damage but has no additional effects.

Signature ability

Wall of Sand

This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

The Wall of Sand ability makes this Pokemon harder to knock out by lowering the damage it receives. This helps it survive longer in battles against powerful opponents.

Attacks

FFC
Land Crush140

Abilities

AbilityWall of Sand

This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on durability and absorbing hits rather than dealing massive damage quickly. It works well in Fighting type strategies where survival is key.

Strengths
  • High hit points
  • Damage reduction ability
  • Fighting type strength
Watch out for
  • Weak to Grass types
  • Requires specific energy costs
  • No extra attack effects
Pro tip

Use Sandaconda V as a tank to protect weaker Pokemon in your deck by absorbing damage.

From the Pokédex

Sandaconda is known for its ability to bury itself in sand and ambush prey with powerful constrictions.

Note for the parent

Check if your child has enough basic Energy cards to power up this Pokemon's attacks effectively.

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