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Base Stats for Sandslash
HP
75
Atk
100
Def
110
SpA
45
SpD
55
Spe
65
Best Moves for Sandslash
Steel Roller
95.351%
Rock Slide
70.676%
Drill Run
69.881%
Bulldoze
61.897%
Protect
33.533%
Brick Break
31.389%
Earthquake
21.783%
Other
15.491%
Best Teammates for Sandslash
Best Items for Sandslash
Assault Vest
58.981%
Life Orb
18.352%
Expert Belt
14.834%
Focus Sash
2.969%
Other
4.864%
Best Abilities for Sandslash
Sand Rush
99.760%
Sand Veil
0.240%
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Spreads are based on Series 12 Showdown data.
Adamant
180/
252/
0/
0/
0/
76
58.578%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
8.086%
Jolly
68/
252/
4/
0/
84/
100
6.742%
Adamant
252/
244/
0/
0/
0/
12
6.569%
Hardy
84/
248/
0/
0/
0/
172
2.909%
Adamant
116/
252/
4/
0/
60/
76
2.792%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
2.751%
Adamant
116/
252/
0/
0/
0/
140
2.152%
Adamant
46/
252/
12/
0/
124/
76
1.927%
Jolly
156/
252/
0/
0/
0/
100
1.673%
Bashful
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
1.247%
Adamant
252/
252/
0/
0/
4/
0
1.148%
Adamant
180/
156/
84/
0/
0/
84
0.871%
Adamant
177/
252/
0/
0/
0/
78
0.632%
Impish
100/
128/
100/
0/
96/
84
0.289%
Adamant
100/
252/
0/
0/
0/
156
0.217%
Adamant
172/
252/
0/
0/
0/
84
0.138%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.134%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.134%
Hardy
0/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.124%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Sandslash in VGC 2022 Series 12?
The top moves for Sandslash in VGC 2022 Series 12 are Steel Roller (95.351%), Rock Slide (70.676%), Drill Run (69.881%), Bulldoze (61.897%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Sandslash?
Sandslash synergizes well with Tyranitar (80.958%), Arcanine (56.404%), Gyarados (48.152%), Espeon (40.716%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Sandslash?
The most popular items for Sandslash are Assault Vest (58.981%), Life Orb (18.352%), Expert Belt (14.834%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Sandslash?
The most common abilities for Sandslash are Sand Rush (99.760%) and Sand Veil (0.240%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Sandslash?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Sandslash?
The most common EV spread for Sandslash is Adamant with 180/252/0/0/0/76 (58.578% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Sandslash good in VGC 2022 Series 12?
Sandslash is currently ranked in the VGC 2022 Series 12 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Shuca BerryFocus SashAir BalloonSafety GogglesChople Berry Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Fake OutFlare BlitzParting ShotThroat ChopDarkest LariatProtectAssuranceBurning Jealousy Other
73.76%
Zacian-Crowned fairysteelIntrepid SwordRusted SwordIron HeadProtectSacred SwordPlay RoughQuick AttackSubstituteClose CombatOther
69.57%
Thundurus electricflyingDefiantPranksterLife OrbAssault VestSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Utility Umbrella Other Wild ChargeFlyBrick BreakProtectElectrowebTauntFoul PlayEerie ImpulseIron Tail Thunderbolt Crunch Thunder Wave Other
35.67%
Kyogre waterDrizzleAssault VestMystic WaterLife OrbWave Incense Choice Scarf Choice Specs Other Water SpoutIce BeamOrigin PulseThunderProtectOther
34.52%
Grimmsnarl darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayBabiri BerryLagging TailIron Ball Focus Sash Other ReflectLight ScreenThunder WaveSpirit BreakFoul PlayTrickScary FaceOther
33.71%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force LeftoversSafety Goggles Sitrus Berry Other Earth PowerYawnProtectIce BeamIcy WindOther
32.50%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Focus SashMental HerbCoba BerryLagging Tail Babiri Berry Other TailwindCharmMoonblastCotton SporeLight ScreenTauntEnergy BallHelping HandProtect Sunny Day Switcheroo Other
31.72%
Charizard fireflyingSolar PowerBlaze Weakness PolicyLife OrbCharti BerryLum Berry Other ProtectBlast BurnHurricaneAncient PowerHeat WaveSolar Beam Other
28.67%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostChoice SpecsFocus SashLife Orb Other Astral BarrageExpanding ForceMud ShotTrickProtectWill-O-WispSnarlLeaf StormPsyshockTrick Room Energy Ball Dark Pulse Other
27.14%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestLeftovers White Herb Sitrus Berry Life Orb Other Precipice BladesShadow ClawRock TombFire PunchHeat CrashStone EdgeProtectRock SlideSwords Dance Heavy Slam Other
26.74%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle SeedRose Incense Grassy Seed Other Grassy GlideFake OutHigh HorsepowerProtectU-turnKnock OffOther
24.83%
Regieleki electricTransistorLife OrbMagnetAssault VestFocus SashOther ElectrowebProtectBounceRising VoltageWild ChargeVolt SwitchAssuranceThunderboltHyper BeamThunder Eerie Impulse Other
18.45%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Coba BerrySitrus BerryFocus SashMental Herb Wiki Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffFoul PlayGiga Drain Hex Other
14.75%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateLife OrbWhite HerbAssault VestLum Berry Choice Band Choice Scarf Expert Belt Other FlyEarthquakeRock SlideSwords DanceProtectU-turnGrass KnotEarth Power Other
11.21%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceWeakness PolicyBabiri BerryWhite HerbFocus SashOther Glacial LanceTrick RoomHigh HorsepowerProtectSwords Dance Other
10.09%
Venusaur grasspoisonChlorophyllOvergrow Focus SashLife OrbCoba BerryWeakness PolicyOther Sleep PowderWeather BallEarth PowerLeaf StormFrenzy PlantSludge BombProtectOther
8.27%
Porygon2 normalTraceAnalyticDownload EvioliteOther Trick RoomFoul PlayRecoverEerie ImpulseAlly SwitchShadow Ball Protect Other
8.08%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressure Rocky HelmetSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety Goggles Assault Vest Other HurricaneEerie ImpulseThunderboltRoostHeat WaveThunder Wave Volt Switch Thunder Weather Ball Other
7.53%
Yveltal darkflyingDark AuraAssault VestSafety GogglesLife OrbWeakness Policy Black Glasses Other Oblivion WingFoul PlaySnarlSucker PunchTauntProtectDark PulseHeat WaveOther
7.21%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiant Focus SashExpert Belt Life Orb Safety Goggles Mental Herb Other TailwindIcy WindHurricaneProtectAir SlashHeat WaveTauntOther
6.08%
Palkia waterdragonPressureTelepathy Life OrbWiki BerryLustrous Orb Safety Goggles Assault Vest Expert Belt Roseli Berry Psychic Seed Other Spacial RendTrick RoomEarth PowerHydro PumpThunderFlamethrowerProtectOther
5.88%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostAssault VestWhite HerbLife OrbOther Leaf BladeSmart StrikeSacred SwordAerial AceOther
5.07%
Indeedee-F psychicnormalPsychic SurgeSynchronize Own Tempo Psychic SeedFocus SashSafety Goggles Other Follow MeHelping HandProtectExpanding ForceMystical FireShadow BallOther
4.88%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldPower HerbOther Moongeist BeamMeteor BeamTrick RoomProtectWide GuardAir Slash Other
4.74%
Shedinja bugghostWonder GuardFocus SashSafety GogglesOther Shadow SneakPoltergeistEndureAlly SwitchWill-O-WispX-ScissorOther
4.26%
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