# Sandshrew - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandshrew 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/Sandshrew)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Sandshrew
- **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
- **Knock Off**: 95.546%
- **Earthquake**: 95.361%
- **Rapid Spin**: 81.049%
- **Stealth Rock**: 68.833%
- **Swords Dance**: 19.464%
- **Rock Slide**: 15.521%
- **Leech Life**: 15.241%
- **Other**: 8.985%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Veil**: 66.505%
- **Sand Rush**: 33.495%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.997%
- **Other**: 0.003%

## Common Teammates
- **Tentacool**: 75.157%
- **Pawniard**: 64.194%
- **Cyndaquil**: 63.763%
- **Snubbull**: 63.762%
- **Pikipek**: 63.762%
- **Hippopotas**: 19.320%

## FAQ for Sandshrew in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandshrew?
The most common moves for Sandshrew are Knock Off, Earthquake, Rapid Spin, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is frequently paired with Tentacool, Pawniard, Cyndaquil, Snubbull. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandshrew?
The top build for Sandshrew features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `36/200/156/0/0/116`. This configuration accounts for 66.375% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandshrew?
Sandshrew is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Veil** (66.505%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.997%).

### What is the most common role for Sandshrew?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Sandshrew often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sandshrew?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 20 |
| Sp. Def | 30 |
| Speed | 40 |
| **BST** | **300** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sandshrew on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Sandshrew) - 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 Sandshrew
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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