# Sandslash - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.170%
- **Knock Off**: 87.647%
- **Rapid Spin**: 86.945%
- **Stealth Rock**: 86.607%
- **Swords Dance**: 11.934%
- **Stone Edge**: 7.617%
- **Poison Jab**: 6.795%
- **Other**: 13.285%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Veil**: 79.214%
- **Sand Rush**: 20.786%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 72.512%
- **Life Orb**: 11.779%
- **Leftovers**: 9.319%
- **Smooth Rock**: 4.156%
- **Other**: 2.235%

## Common Teammates
- **Serperior**: 70.678%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 70.653%
- **Swellow**: 70.638%
- **Incineroar**: 70.638%
- **Zeraora**: 70.638%
- **Tyranitar**: 14.506%

## FAQ for Sandslash in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Sandslash?
The most common moves for Sandslash are Earthquake, Knock Off, Rapid Spin, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandslash?
Sandslash is frequently paired with Serperior, Gyarados-Mega, Swellow, Incineroar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Sandslash?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sandslash?
The top build for Sandslash features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/252/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 68.913% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash?
Sandslash is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Veil** (79.214%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (72.512%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Sandslash often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sandslash?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **450** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sandslash on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Sandslash) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Sandslash
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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