# Sandy Shocks - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2

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

## Best Sandy Shocks Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **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/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Sandy%20Shocks)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Sandy%20Shocks
- **Format Overview**: [Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Sandy Shocks.

## 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**: 92.308%
- **Thunderbolt**: 76.923%
- **Gravity**: 38.462%
- **Thunder**: 23.077%
- **Substitute**: 15.385%
- **Volt Switch**: 15.385%
- **Power Gem**: 15.385%
- **Flash Cannon**: 7.692%
- **Tera Blast**: 7.692%

## Common Abilities
- **Protosynthesis**: 92.308%
- **Quark Drive**: 7.692%

## Common Items
- **Booster Energy**: 61.538%
- **Life Orb**: 30.769%
- **Choice Specs**: 7.692%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Bundle**: 61.538%
- **Arcanine**: 46.154%
- **Iron Hands**: 46.154%
- **Espathra**: 38.462%
- **Talonflame**: 30.769%
- **Hydreigon**: 15.385%

## FAQ for Sandy Shocks in gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Sandy Shocks?
Sandy Shocks is frequently paired with Iron Bundle, Arcanine, Iron Hands, Espathra. 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, ground. Specifically, Tera grass is used in 38.462% 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** (92.308%) and the item **Booster Energy** (61.538%).

### 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 gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship-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/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Sandy%20Shocks) - Full interactive stats page
- [Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship) - Build teams with Sandy Shocks
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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