# Zapdos - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Heat Wave**: 88.348%
- **Tailwind**: 87.887%
- **Thunderbolt**: 82.117%
- **Roost**: 72.175%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 23.416%
- **Discharge**: 13.388%
- **Protect**: 8.537%
- **Volt Switch**: 5.409%
- **Other**: 18.723%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 90.772%
- **Pressure**: 9.228%

## Common Items
- **Psychic Seed**: 34.311%
- **Electrium Z**: 13.417%
- **Aguav Berry**: 11.744%
- **Misty Seed**: 8.597%
- **Wiki Berry**: 8.337%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 7.580%
- **Leftovers**: 4.355%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.058%
- **Weakness Policy**: 2.453%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.563%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 49.282%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 46.117%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 37.192%
- **Incineroar**: 33.593%
- **Tapu Fini**: 29.934%
- **Krookodile**: 12.044%

## FAQ for Zapdos in dou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Metagross-Mega, Landorus-Therian, Incineroar. 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 `248/0/0/252/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 19.512% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (90.772%) and the item **Psychic Seed** (34.311%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Psychic Seed), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*