# Sandslash - Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash in Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series5`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series5 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5/Sandslash)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5/Sandslash
- **Format Overview**: [Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series5](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5)

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## Common Moves
- **Steel Roller**: 95.351%
- **Rock Slide**: 70.676%
- **Drill Run**: 69.881%
- **Bulldoze**: 61.897%
- **Protect**: 33.533%
- **Brick Break**: 31.389%
- **Earthquake**: 21.783%
- **Other**: 15.491%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 99.760%
- **Sand Veil**: 0.240%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 58.981%
- **Life Orb**: 18.352%
- **Expert Belt**: 14.834%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.969%
- **Other**: 4.864%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 80.958%
- **Arcanine**: 56.405%
- **Gyarados**: 48.152%
- **Espeon**: 40.716%
- **Clefable**: 28.962%
- **Tauros**: 12.285%

## FAQ for Sandslash in series5-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandslash?
The most common moves for Sandslash are Steel Roller, Rock Slide, Drill Run, Bulldoze. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandslash?
Sandslash is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Arcanine, Gyarados, Espeon. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `180/252/0/0/0/76`. This configuration accounts for 58.578% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash?
Sandslash is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (99.760%) and the item **Assault Vest** (58.981%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Sandslash often functions as a **tactical** in the series5-1760 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/series5/Sandslash) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series5) - Build teams with Sandslash
- [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).*