# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 14% |
| **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/bdspbfd/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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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 Zapdos.

## Common Moves
- **Volt Switch**: 88.330%
- **Discharge**: 85.875%
- **Thunderbolt**: 63.816%
- **Roost**: 50.942%
- **Protect**: 42.836%
- **Hyper Beam**: 26.446%
- **Thunder**: 20.094%
- **Thunder Wave**: 7.233%
- **Other**: 14.427%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 42.713%
- **Leftovers**: 30.959%
- **Magnet**: 14.394%
- **Zap Plate**: 3.344%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.067%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.608%
- **Other**: 3.914%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 59.824%
- **Cresselia**: 57.013%
- **Arcanine**: 52.702%
- **Tyranitar**: 33.147%
- **Snorlax**: 28.158%
- **Lucario**: 27.765%

## FAQ for Zapdos in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos?
The most common moves for Zapdos are Volt Switch, Discharge, Thunderbolt, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Garchomp, Cresselia, Arcanine, Tyranitar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zapdos?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zapdos?
The top build for Zapdos features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/132/4/116`. This configuration accounts for 20.701% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (42.713%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Zapdos often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zapdos?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Zapdos on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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