# 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** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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
- **Thunderbolt**: 89.210%
- **Roost**: 77.121%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 51.403%
- **Heat Wave**: 33.473%
- **U-turn**: 33.388%
- **Thunder Wave**: 31.685%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 25.638%
- **Toxic**: 20.366%
- **Substitute**: 10.119%
- **Discharge**: 9.516%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 72.812%
- **Magnet**: 17.877%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.268%
- **Other**: 3.042%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 67.015%
- **Jirachi**: 59.834%
- **Starmie**: 56.623%
- **Celebi**: 26.062%
- **Rhyperior**: 25.220%
- **Latias**: 23.720%

## FAQ for Zapdos in dpp-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Jirachi, Starmie, Celebi. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 14.435% 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** (72.812%).

### 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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