# Sandshrew-Alola - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandshrew-Alola 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-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Sandshrew-Alola
- **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**: 99.352%
- **Rapid Spin**: 96.663%
- **Triple Axel**: 96.312%
- **Ice Shard**: 42.576%
- **Swords Dance**: 31.525%
- **Knock Off**: 24.743%
- **Other**: 8.828%

## Common Abilities
- **Slush Rush**: 99.315%
- **Snow Cloak**: 0.685%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 52.982%
- **Eviolite**: 44.231%
- **Other**: 2.787%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 84.041%
- **Foongus**: 74.263%
- **Vullaby**: 69.866%
- **Mudbray**: 52.660%
- **Glimmet**: 32.879%
- **Trapinch**: 25.440%

## FAQ for Sandshrew-Alola in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandshrew-Alola?
The most common moves for Sandshrew-Alola are Earthquake, Rapid Spin, Triple Axel, Ice Shard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandshrew-Alola?
Sandshrew-Alola is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Foongus, Vullaby, Mudbray. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandshrew-Alola?
The top build for Sandshrew-Alola features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `36/236/36/0/0/196`. This configuration accounts for 60.962% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandshrew-Alola?
Sandshrew-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Slush Rush** (99.315%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (52.982%).

### What is the most common role for Sandshrew-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Sandshrew-Alola often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sandshrew-Alola?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 10 |
| Sp. Def | 35 |
| Speed | 40 |
| **BST** | **300** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sandshrew-Alola on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Sandshrew-Alola) - 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-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).*