# Sandile - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandile in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Sandile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Sandile
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 100.000%
- **Stealth Rock**: 63.405%
- **Protect**: 58.128%
- **Counter**: 55.440%
- **Stone Edge**: 41.091%
- **Crunch**: 36.697%
- **Tera Blast**: 35.867%
- **Other**: 9.373%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 63.322%
- **Moxie**: 36.678%
- **Anger Point**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 63.238%
- **Choice Scarf**: 35.809%
- **Other**: 0.953%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 94.265%
- **Grookey**: 52.513%
- **Drifloon**: 52.512%
- **Zorua-Hisui**: 52.512%
- **Numel**: 52.512%
- **Vullaby**: 42.052%

## FAQ for Sandile in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandile?
The most common moves for Sandile are Earthquake, Stealth Rock, Protect, Counter. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandile?
Sandile is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Grookey, Drifloon, Zorua-Hisui. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandile?
The top build for Sandile features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `36/180/0/0/0/236`. This configuration accounts for 55.440% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandile?
Sandile is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (63.322%) and the item **Focus Sash** (63.238%).

### What is the most common role for Sandile?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Sandile often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sandile?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 72 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Sp. Atk | 35 |
| Sp. Def | 35 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **292** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sandile on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Sandile) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Sandile
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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