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

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

## Best Zapdos-Galar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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-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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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-Galar.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 99.997%
- **Close Combat**: 99.219%
- **Thunderous Kick**: 95.909%
- **U-turn**: 91.714%
- **Other**: 13.161%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 91.712%
- **Leftovers**: 8.237%
- **Other**: 0.051%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 90.822%
- **Tapu Koko**: 63.291%
- **Pelipper**: 54.924%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 54.924%
- **Victini**: 54.924%
- **Corviknight**: 37.461%

## 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, Thunderous Kick, U-turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Greninja, Tapu Koko, Pelipper, Swampert-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Zapdos-Galar weak to and resistant against?
Zapdos-Galar is weak to Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 57.608% 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** (91.712%).

### 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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