# Zapdos - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 88.767%
- **Volt Switch**: 83.769%
- **Hurricane**: 78.363%
- **Defog**: 60.378%
- **Heat Wave**: 52.305%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 11.020%
- **Thunderbolt**: 8.166%
- **Other**: 17.233%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 99.265%
- **Pressure**: 0.735%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 84.711%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.102%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.922%
- **Flyinium Z**: 3.402%
- **Other**: 2.863%

## Common Teammates
- **Alomomola**: 38.434%
- **Gholdengo**: 21.475%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 18.977%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 18.711%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 18.204%
- **Zamazenta**: 17.652%

## FAQ for Zapdos in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Alomomola, Gholdengo, Tyranitar-Mega, Landorus-Therian. 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 `248/0/188/0/0/72`. This configuration accounts for 17.738% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (99.265%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (84.711%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-1760 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/gen9nationaldex/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [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).*