# Sandslash-Alola - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash-Alola in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Sandslash-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Sandslash-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Iron Head**: 96.266%
- **Earthquake**: 88.650%
- **Rapid Spin**: 69.533%
- **Triple Axel**: 45.318%
- **Swords Dance**: 30.706%
- **Knock Off**: 29.105%
- **Icicle Spear**: 20.915%
- **Other**: 19.507%

## Common Abilities
- **Slush Rush**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 52.378%
- **Loaded Dice**: 20.870%
- **Life Orb**: 8.035%
- **Choice Band**: 7.672%
- **Air Balloon**: 6.339%
- **Other**: 4.706%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 95.784%
- **Kyurem**: 94.838%
- **Mamoswine**: 63.140%
- **Cloyster**: 49.504%
- **Weavile**: 38.375%
- **Frosmoth**: 36.758%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandslash-Alola?
The most common moves for Sandslash-Alola are Iron Head, Earthquake, Rapid Spin, Triple Axel. 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, Kyurem, Mamoswine, Cloyster. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 20.841% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Slush Rush** (100.000%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (52.378%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Sandslash-Alola often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Sandslash-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - 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).*