# 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** | 2026-02 |

## 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**: 86.080%
- **Volt Switch**: 83.260%
- **Hurricane**: 75.244%
- **Heat Wave**: 60.655%
- **Defog**: 52.927%
- **Thunderbolt**: 12.338%
- **Discharge**: 8.403%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 7.447%
- **Other**: 13.646%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 98.550%
- **Pressure**: 1.450%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 82.130%
- **Choice Specs**: 7.004%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.179%
- **Flyinium Z**: 2.377%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.362%
- **Other**: 3.949%

## Common Teammates
- **Alomomola**: 37.989%
- **Kingambit**: 22.773%
- **Ting-Lu**: 22.102%
- **Zamazenta**: 21.926%
- **Garchomp**: 18.323%
- **Slowking-Galar**: 17.445%

## FAQ for Zapdos in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Alomomola, Kingambit, Ting-Lu, Zamazenta. 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 22.243% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (98.550%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (82.130%).

### 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).*