# Sandslash-Alola - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Sandslash-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Sandslash-Alola
- **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
- **Icicle Crash**: 98.814%
- **Earthquake**: 85.410%
- **Iron Head**: 65.416%
- **Swords Dance**: 56.735%
- **Rapid Spin**: 35.020%
- **Aurora Veil**: 21.713%
- **Poison Jab**: 12.620%
- **Stealth Rock**: 10.320%
- **Other**: 13.953%

## Common Abilities
- **Slush Rush**: 98.051%
- **Snow Cloak**: 1.949%

## Common Items
- **Icium Z**: 37.824%
- **Light Clay**: 18.418%
- **Life Orb**: 15.186%
- **Leftovers**: 11.031%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.607%
- **Shuca Berry**: 2.669%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.465%
- **Icy Rock**: 2.392%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.499%
- **Other**: 3.909%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 71.710%
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 19.354%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 16.416%
- **Blacephalon**: 13.488%
- **Cresselia**: 12.560%
- **Aurorus**: 9.431%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Sandslash-Alola?
The most common moves for Sandslash-Alola are Icicle Crash, Earthquake, Iron Head, Swords Dance. 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, Abomasnow-Mega, Gyarados-Mega, Blacephalon. 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 `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 20.832% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Slush Rush** (98.051%) and the item **Icium Z** (37.824%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Icium Z), Sandslash-Alola often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Sandslash-Alola) - 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-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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