# Sandslash-Alola - Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash-Alola 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-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5/Sandslash-Alola
- **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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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
- **Iron Head**: 64.331%
- **Protect**: 56.919%
- **Drill Run**: 54.276%
- **Icicle Crash**: 50.796%
- **Triple Axel**: 49.242%
- **Steel Roller**: 39.556%
- **Swords Dance**: 28.469%
- **Earthquake**: 22.622%
- **Rock Slide**: 14.619%
- **Other**: 19.170%

## Common Abilities
- **Slush Rush**: 99.585%
- **Snow Cloak**: 0.415%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 62.151%
- **Focus Sash**: 15.764%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.375%
- **Expert Belt**: 4.438%
- **Snowball**: 3.918%
- **Choice Band**: 3.660%
- **Other**: 2.694%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 80.575%
- **Inteleon**: 17.281%
- **Indeedee**: 16.964%
- **Abomasnow**: 10.292%
- **Gothitelle**: 10.223%
- **Araquanid**: 10.157%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in series5-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandslash-Alola?
The most common moves for Sandslash-Alola are Iron Head, Protect, Drill Run, Icicle Crash. 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, Inteleon, Indeedee, Abomasnow. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 23.695% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Slush Rush** (99.585%) and the item **Life Orb** (62.151%).

### 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 series5-1760 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/series5/Sandslash-Alola) - 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-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).*