# Sandslash-Alola - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash-Alola in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sandslash-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sandslash-Alola
- **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
- **Earthquake**: 99.713%
- **Rapid Spin**: 81.730%
- **Icicle Spear**: 70.125%
- **Stealth Rock**: 59.953%
- **Swords Dance**: 30.729%
- **Triple Axel**: 18.089%
- **Knock Off**: 18.089%
- **Iron Head**: 9.508%
- **Other**: 12.064%

## Common Abilities
- **Slush Rush**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 60.171%
- **Wide Lens**: 18.089%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 17.807%
- **Other**: 3.933%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 46.049%
- **Heatran**: 45.952%
- **Vanilluxe**: 45.952%
- **Heracross-Mega**: 45.952%
- **Drapion**: 45.952%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 34.699%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandslash-Alola?
The most common moves for Sandslash-Alola are Earthquake, Rapid Spin, Icicle Spear, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Heatran, Vanilluxe, Heracross-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandslash-Alola?
The top build for Sandslash-Alola features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 60.023% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Slush Rush** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (60.171%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Sandslash-Alola often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sandslash-Alola?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 25 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **450** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sandslash-Alola on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Sandslash-Alola) - 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 Sandslash-Alola
- [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).*