# Zapdos-Galar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Zapdos-Galar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos-Galar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Zapdos-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Zapdos-Galar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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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
- **Knock Off**: 95.192%
- **Brave Bird**: 93.091%
- **U-turn**: 88.452%
- **Close Combat**: 70.565%
- **Thunderous Kick**: 30.071%
- **Bulk Up**: 10.471%
- **Other**: 12.158%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 63.156%
- **Assault Vest**: 16.838%
- **Leftovers**: 9.973%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.042%
- **Other**: 1.991%

## Common Teammates
- **Darkrai**: 43.468%
- **Kingambit**: 36.002%
- **Pecharunt**: 29.677%
- **Skarmory**: 26.538%
- **Gliscor**: 26.506%
- **Blissey**: 26.472%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Darkrai, Kingambit, Pecharunt, Skarmory. 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 57.168% 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 Band** (63.156%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos-Galar?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Zapdos-Galar often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Zapdos-Galar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Zapdos-Galar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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