# Zapdos - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 99.508%
- **Heat Wave**: 94.151%
- **Volt Switch**: 89.371%
- **Toxic**: 71.811%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 27.964%
- **Other**: 17.195%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 96.025%
- **Other**: 3.975%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 90.146%
- **Tyranitar**: 77.648%
- **Slowbro**: 77.203%
- **Blissey**: 76.790%
- **Terrakion**: 70.343%
- **Hippowdon**: 13.805%

## FAQ for Zapdos in bw-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Excadrill, Tyranitar, Slowbro, Blissey. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/144/0/0/112`. This configuration accounts for 67.903% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (96.025%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Zapdos often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-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/bw/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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