# Zapdos-Galar - Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos-Galar in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Zapdos-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Zapdos-Galar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 94.610%
- **Close Combat**: 81.225%
- **U-turn**: 56.127%
- **Knock Off**: 46.484%
- **Coaching**: 42.369%
- **Detect**: 27.177%
- **Thunderous Kick**: 19.789%
- **Protect**: 14.332%
- **Other**: 17.887%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 53.495%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 25.599%
- **Covert Cloak**: 10.895%
- **Grassy Seed**: 5.241%
- **Other**: 4.770%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 50.856%
- **Ursaluna-Bloodmoon**: 44.391%
- **Chien-Pao**: 36.052%
- **Sinistcha**: 34.725%
- **Roaring Moon**: 32.148%
- **Scizor**: 26.738%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in gen9doublesou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, Chien-Pao, Sinistcha. 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 42.567% 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** (53.495%).

### 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 gen9doublesou-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/gen9doublesou/Zapdos-Galar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Zapdos-Galar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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