# Sandygast - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandygast 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/Sandygast)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Sandygast
- **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
- **Stealth Rock**: 99.659%
- **Shore Up**: 99.656%
- **Earth Power**: 54.457%
- **Hypnosis**: 49.300%
- **Scorching Sands**: 45.527%
- **Flash Cannon**: 45.517%
- **Other**: 5.884%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Compaction**: 99.909%
- **Sand Veil**: 0.091%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.892%
- **Other**: 0.108%

## Common Teammates
- **Chinchou**: 95.074%
- **Vullaby**: 95.016%
- **Mienfoo**: 49.559%
- **Glimmet**: 49.300%
- **Toedscool**: 49.300%
- **Sandshrew-Alola**: 45.709%

## FAQ for Sandygast in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandygast?
The most common moves for Sandygast are Stealth Rock, Shore Up, Earth Power, Hypnosis. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandygast?
Sandygast is frequently paired with Chinchou, Vullaby, Mienfoo, Glimmet. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandygast?
The top build for Sandygast features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `236/0/196/0/76/0`. This configuration accounts for 94.817% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandygast?
Sandygast is most effectively run with the ability **Water Compaction** (99.909%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.892%).

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

### What are the base stats for Sandygast?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 45 |
| Speed | 15 |
| **BST** | **320** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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