# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

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

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 23% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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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
- **Roost**: 72.440%
- **Defog**: 55.968%
- **Heat Wave**: 54.651%
- **Hurricane**: 52.852%
- **Volt Switch**: 50.684%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 39.947%
- **Thunder**: 22.852%
- **Weather Ball**: 17.347%
- **Discharge**: 15.554%
- **Other**: 17.705%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 98.840%
- **Pressure**: 1.160%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 91.626%
- **Flyinium Z**: 2.741%
- **Throat Spray**: 1.193%
- **Other**: 4.439%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 38.645%
- **Greninja**: 38.002%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 30.171%
- **Pelipper**: 29.875%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 29.734%
- **Toxapex**: 24.349%

## FAQ for Zapdos in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Greninja, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Pelipper. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 19.674% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (98.840%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (91.626%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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