# Sandslash - Gen 7 UnderUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash in Gen 7 UnderUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 UnderUsed (`uu`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | uu |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu/Sandslash)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu/Sandslash
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/uu](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 100.000%
- **Knock Off**: 99.997%
- **Rapid Spin**: 81.734%
- **Stone Edge**: 57.632%
- **Stealth Rock**: 24.104%
- **Rock Slide**: 18.266%
- **Other**: 18.266%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Veil**: 57.629%
- **Sand Rush**: 42.371%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 57.629%
- **Leftovers**: 24.104%
- **Lum Berry**: 18.252%
- **Other**: 0.014%

## Common Teammates
- **Doublade**: 59.188%
- **Kyurem**: 45.692%
- **Beedrill-Mega**: 45.692%
- **Crawdaunt**: 45.692%
- **Swampert**: 35.447%
- **Heliolisk**: 18.253%

## FAQ for Sandslash in uu-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandslash?
The most common moves for Sandslash are Earthquake, Knock Off, Rapid Spin, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sandslash?
Sandslash is frequently paired with Doublade, Kyurem, Beedrill-Mega, Crawdaunt. 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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 57.629% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash?
Sandslash is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Veil** (57.629%) and the item **Assault Vest** (57.629%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Sandslash often functions as a **tactical** in the uu-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/uu/Sandslash) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/uu) - Build teams with Sandslash
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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