# Zapdos - Gen 4 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 83.240%
- **Thunderbolt**: 72.845%
- **Heat Wave**: 54.841%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 49.749%
- **Discharge**: 26.612%
- **U-turn**: 23.430%
- **Thunder Wave**: 16.492%
- **Toxic**: 16.278%
- **Substitute**: 14.602%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 13.527%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 81.446%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.944%
- **Magnet**: 5.211%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.293%
- **Other**: 3.106%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 59.396%
- **Starmie**: 57.416%
- **Jirachi**: 37.854%
- **Clefable**: 24.809%
- **Donphan**: 23.749%
- **Heatran**: 23.032%

## FAQ for Zapdos in dpp-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Starmie, Jirachi, Clefable. 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 `248/0/228/0/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 13.792% 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** (81.446%).

### 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 dpp-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/dpp/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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