# Sandslash-Alola - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sandslash-Alola in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Sandslash-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Sandslash-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Icicle Crash**: 99.524%
- **Iron Head**: 99.313%
- **Earthquake**: 88.581%
- **Protect**: 74.064%
- **Swords Dance**: 23.963%
- **Other**: 14.556%

## Common Abilities
- **Slush Rush**: 99.698%
- **Snow Cloak**: 0.302%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 57.660%
- **Steelium Z**: 22.567%
- **Life Orb**: 11.151%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.682%
- **Other**: 3.941%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 88.602%
- **Tapu Fini**: 63.304%
- **Muk-Alola**: 34.422%
- **Mandibuzz**: 29.117%
- **Pelipper**: 22.804%
- **Togedemaru**: 21.484%

## FAQ for Sandslash-Alola in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Sandslash-Alola?
The most common moves for Sandslash-Alola are Icicle Crash, Iron Head, Earthquake, Protect. 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, Tapu Fini, Muk-Alola, Mandibuzz. 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 `76/252/4/0/36/140`. This configuration accounts for 27.187% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sandslash-Alola?
Sandslash-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Slush Rush** (99.698%) and the item **Groundium Z** (57.660%).

### What is the most common role for Sandslash-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Groundium Z), Sandslash-Alola often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Sandslash-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Sandslash-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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