# Sandaconda - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandaconda in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sandaconda)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sandaconda
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Glare**: 98.433%
- **Stealth Rock**: 98.430%
- **Coil**: 49.067%
- **Earthquake**: 39.115%
- **Body Press**: 38.107%
- **Drill Run**: 31.696%
- **Stone Edge**: 28.627%
- **Other**: 16.525%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Spit**: 89.509%
- **Shed Skin**: 10.491%

## Common Items
- **Smooth Rock**: 44.807%
- **Leftovers**: 41.481%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 11.250%
- **Other**: 2.461%

## Common Teammates
- **Hydreigon**: 56.796%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 32.355%
- **Rillaboom**: 31.651%
- **Nihilego**: 31.571%
- **Aegislash**: 28.627%
- **Incineroar**: 28.627%

## FAQ for Sandaconda in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandaconda?
The most common moves for Sandaconda are Glare, Stealth Rock, Coil, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandaconda?
Sandaconda is frequently paired with Hydreigon, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Rillaboom, Nihilego. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Sandaconda?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandaconda?
The top build for Sandaconda features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/252/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 38.107% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandaconda?
Sandaconda is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Spit** (89.509%) and the item **Smooth Rock** (44.807%).

### What is the most common role for Sandaconda?
Based on common item usage (Smooth Rock), Sandaconda often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sandaconda?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 72 |
| Attack | 107 |
| Defense | 125 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 71 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sandaconda on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sandaconda) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Sandaconda
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*