# Sandy Shocks - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandy Shocks in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Sandy%20Shocks)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Sandy%20Shocks
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 99.780%
- **Tera Blast**: 94.862%
- **Volt Switch**: 80.759%
- **Spikes**: 70.306%
- **Thunderbolt**: 17.023%
- **Stealth Rock**: 15.678%
- **Substitute**: 10.281%
- **Other**: 11.311%

## Common Abilities
- **Protosynthesis**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 74.189%
- **Booster Energy**: 16.706%
- **Life Orb**: 4.631%
- **Other**: 4.474%

## Common Teammates
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 62.695%
- **Zamazenta**: 62.135%
- **Alomomola**: 61.973%
- **Gholdengo**: 58.803%
- **Tyranitar**: 58.481%
- **Kingambit**: 18.227%

## FAQ for Sandy Shocks in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Sandy Shocks?
The most common moves for Sandy Shocks are Earth Power, Tera Blast, Volt Switch, Spikes. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandy Shocks?
Sandy Shocks is frequently paired with Tornadus-Therian, Zamazenta, Alomomola, Gholdengo. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandy Shocks?
The top build for Sandy Shocks features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 73.496% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandy Shocks?
Sandy Shocks is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.000%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (74.189%).

### What is the most common role for Sandy Shocks?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Sandy Shocks often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sandy Shocks?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 81 |
| Defense | 97 |
| Sp. Atk | 121 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 101 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sandy Shocks on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Sandy%20Shocks) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Sandy Shocks
- [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).*