# Sandslash-Alola - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash-Alola in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Sandslash-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Sandslash-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 97.840%
- **Ice Spinner**: 91.182%
- **Swords Dance**: 86.773%
- **Ice Shard**: 85.958%
- **Rapid Spin**: 12.986%
- **Iron Head**: 6.844%
- **Other**: 18.418%

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

## Common Items
- **Icium Z**: 85.357%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 6.293%
- **Life Orb**: 5.712%
- **Other**: 2.638%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 87.951%
- **Arctozolt**: 82.715%
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 82.296%
- **Victini**: 81.887%
- **Gliscor**: 81.885%
- **Slowking**: 6.309%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandslash-Alola?
The most common moves for Sandslash-Alola are Earthquake, Ice Spinner, Swords Dance, Ice Shard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is frequently paired with Ninetales-Alola, Arctozolt, Abomasnow-Mega, Victini. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 85.350% 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 **Icium Z** (85.357%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Icium Z), Sandslash-Alola often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Sandslash-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - 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).*