# Sandy Shocks - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2

> Find the best Sandy Shocks builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sandy Shocks Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Sandy%20Shocks)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Sandy%20Shocks
- **Format Overview**: [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 86.957%
- **Thunderbolt**: 73.913%
- **Tera Blast**: 65.217%
- **Volt Switch**: 21.739%
- **Thunder**: 21.739%
- **Gravity**: 17.391%
- **Substitute**: 8.696%
- **Flash Cannon**: 4.348%

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

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 65.217%
- **Life Orb**: 21.739%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.696%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.348%

## Common Teammates
- **Brute Bonnet**: 39.130%
- **Volcarona**: 26.087%
- **Tyranitar**: 26.087%
- **Talonflame**: 26.087%
- **Espathra**: 17.391%
- **Murkrow**: 13.043%

## FAQ for Sandy Shocks in gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Sandy Shocks?
Sandy Shocks is frequently paired with Brute Bonnet, Volcarona, Tyranitar, Talonflame. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Sandy Shocks weak to and resistant against?
Sandy Shocks is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), Ground (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Sandy Shocks?
The most common Tera Types for Sandy Shocks are grass, ghost, electric. Specifically, Tera grass is used in 39.130% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandy Shocks?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### 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 **Booster Energy** (65.217%).

### What is the most common role for Sandy Shocks?
Based on common item usage (Booster Energy), Sandy Shocks often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760 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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Sandy%20Shocks) - Full interactive stats page
- [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - Build teams with Sandy Shocks
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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