# Zapdos - OverUsed Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Volt Switch**: 95.034%
- **Hurricane**: 88.999%
- **Roost**: 85.559%
- **Defog**: 43.012%
- **Heat Wave**: 40.543%
- **Thunderbolt**: 14.739%
- **Toxic**: 11.323%
- **Weather Ball**: 8.699%
- **Other**: 12.091%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 94.637%
- **Pressure**: 5.363%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 84.415%
- **Choice Specs**: 12.393%
- **Other**: 3.192%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 45.947%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 38.682%
- **Ferrothorn**: 33.260%
- **Tapu Lele**: 32.489%
- **Melmetal**: 30.415%
- **Dragapult**: 23.358%

## FAQ for Zapdos in gen8ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Ferrothorn, Tapu Lele. 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 `248/0/244/0/0/16`. This configuration accounts for 17.617% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (94.637%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (84.415%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8ou-1825 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/gen8ou/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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