# Zapdos-Galar - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos-Galar in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Zapdos-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Zapdos-Galar
- **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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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 99.930%
- **Close Combat**: 87.723%
- **U-turn**: 79.493%
- **Thunderous Kick**: 69.561%
- **Throat Chop**: 14.792%
- **Agility**: 13.988%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 10.101%
- **Reversal**: 6.858%
- **Other**: 17.553%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 78.897%
- **Flyinium Z**: 18.403%
- **Other**: 2.700%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 43.223%
- **Greninja**: 37.148%
- **Corviknight**: 35.757%
- **Tapu Koko**: 28.125%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 25.265%
- **Pelipper**: 23.271%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos-Galar?
The most common moves for Zapdos-Galar are Brave Bird, Close Combat, U-turn, Thunderous Kick. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Greninja, Corviknight, Tapu Koko. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zapdos-Galar?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zapdos-Galar?
The top build for Zapdos-Galar features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 42.341% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (78.897%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos-Galar?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Zapdos-Galar often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zapdos-Galar?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Zapdos-Galar on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Zapdos-Galar) - 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-Galar
- [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).*