# Sandslash-Alola - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Sandslash-Alola builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sandslash-Alola Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | 0% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Sandslash-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Sandslash-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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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**: 80.576%
- **Incineroar**: 36.944%
- **Rillaboom**: 25.652%
- **Togekiss**: 23.205%
- **Inteleon**: 17.281%
- **Indeedee**: 16.963%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in ss-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, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Togekiss. 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 ss-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/ss/Sandslash-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Sandslash-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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