# Zapdos-Galar - OverUsed Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Zapdos-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Zapdos-Galar
- **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
- **Thunderous Kick**: 80.517%
- **Brave Bird**: 59.334%
- **Close Combat**: 50.636%
- **U-turn**: 50.221%
- **Agility**: 49.255%
- **Bulk Up**: 48.781%
- **Drill Peck**: 40.786%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 16.762%
- **Other**: 3.708%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 48.770%
- **Choice Band**: 48.050%
- **Other**: 3.179%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 64.427%
- **Garchomp**: 50.770%
- **Dragapult**: 45.461%
- **Heatran**: 43.301%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 40.421%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 33.632%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in gen8ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Garchomp, Dragapult, Heatran. 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 42.357% 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 **Leftovers** (48.770%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos-Galar?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Zapdos-Galar often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen8ou-1825 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/gen8ou/Zapdos-Galar) - 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-Galar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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