Silicobra’s Pokémon Go Debut Frustrates Players with Rare Desert Biome Spawns

19 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Apr 17

Silicobra and its evolution Sandaconda have debuted in Pokémon Go during the 2026 Sustainability Week event.
Silicobra now only spawns in 'dry' or 'desert' biomes, making it difficult to find in many regions, including the UK and Europe.
Players are using ecosystem maps to locate suitable biomes, but the restriction has frustrated many and may impact future availability of Silicobra.

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