# Sandslash-Alola - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash-Alola in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Sandslash-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Sandslash-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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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 Sandslash-Alola.

## Common Moves
- **Icicle Crash**: 79.521%
- **Earthquake**: 64.578%
- **Steel Roller**: 56.129%
- **Protect**: 52.026%
- **Iron Head**: 48.495%
- **Rock Slide**: 32.943%
- **Drill Run**: 22.133%
- **Swords Dance**: 19.299%
- **Triple Axel**: 18.809%
- **Other**: 6.068%

## Common Abilities
- **Slush Rush**: 99.981%
- **Snow Cloak**: 0.019%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 82.981%
- **Weakness Policy**: 8.122%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.032%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.858%
- **Chople Berry**: 1.802%
- **Other**: 3.205%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 82.868%
- **Togekiss**: 67.084%
- **Talonflame**: 48.733%
- **Indeedee**: 44.862%
- **Terrakion**: 20.905%
- **Urshifu**: 19.530%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in isle-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandslash-Alola?
The most common moves for Sandslash-Alola are Icicle Crash, Earthquake, Steel Roller, Protect. 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, Togekiss, Talonflame, Indeedee. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 28.371% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Slush Rush** (99.981%) and the item **Life Orb** (82.981%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Sandslash-Alola often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the isle-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/isle/Sandslash-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*