# Sandy Shocks - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandy Shocks in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Sandy%20Shocks)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Sandy%20Shocks
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 100.0%
- **Earth Power**: 100.0%
- **Thunderbolt**: 100.0%
- **Electroweb**: 100.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Protosynthesis**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 100.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: undefined%
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Metagross**: undefined%
- **Tornadus**: undefined%
- **Overqwil**: undefined%
- **Grimmsnarl**: undefined%

## FAQ for Sandy Shocks in homebsd-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Sandy Shocks?
Sandy Shocks is frequently paired with Kyogre, Miraidon, Metagross, Tornadus. 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 most common nature for Sandy Shocks is **Modest**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandy Shocks?
Sandy Shocks is most effectively run with the ability **Protosynthesis** (100.0%) and the item **Assault Vest** (100.0%).

### What is the most common role for Sandy Shocks?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Sandy Shocks often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-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/homebsd/Sandy%20Shocks) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - 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).*