# Sandslash-Alola - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Series 6 Battle Stadium Doubles

> Find the best Sandslash-Alola builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Series 6 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sandslash-Alola Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 6 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series6`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series6 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series6/Sandslash-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series6/Sandslash-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [Series 6 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series6)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series6](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series6)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (4x), Fighting (4x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Iron Head**: 92.071%
- **Protect**: 64.476%
- **Drill Run**: 56.580%
- **Icicle Crash**: 53.578%
- **Triple Axel**: 46.869%
- **Earthquake**: 33.884%
- **Rock Slide**: 16.721%
- **Swords Dance**: 9.842%
- **Brick Break**: 8.696%
- **Other**: 17.283%

## Common Abilities
- **Slush Rush**: 99.814%
- **Snow Cloak**: 0.186%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 63.271%
- **Assault Vest**: 22.669%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.295%
- **Lum Berry**: 2.908%
- **Other**: 4.857%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 78.847%
- **Braviary**: 23.889%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 21.155%
- **Decidueye**: 12.427%
- **Milotic**: 12.282%
- **Thwackey**: 6.690%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in series6-1760

### 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 team partners for Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is frequently paired with Ninetales-Alola, Braviary, Rotom-Wash, Decidueye. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Sandslash-Alola weak to and resistant against?
Sandslash-Alola is weak to Fire (4x), Fighting (4x), Ground (2x), resists Ice (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### 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 28.828% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Slush Rush** (99.814%) and the item **Life Orb** (63.271%).

### 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 series6-1760 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/series6/Sandslash-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 6 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series6) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series6) - Build teams with Sandslash-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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