# Zapdos-Galar - VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos-Galar in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2024regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Zapdos-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Zapdos-Galar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 97.181%
- **Coaching**: 75.915%
- **Close Combat**: 64.575%
- **U-turn**: 35.530%
- **Rain Dance**: 27.558%
- **Thunderous Kick**: 26.605%
- **Detect**: 21.010%
- **Tailwind**: 16.127%
- **Sunny Day**: 7.448%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 6.036%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 70.596%
- **Yache Berry**: 14.368%
- **Life Orb**: 7.947%
- **Covert Cloak**: 2.465%
- **Other**: 4.625%

## Common Teammates
- **Ting-Lu**: 73.885%
- **Sinistcha**: 59.791%
- **Dragonite**: 45.240%
- **Chien-Pao**: 39.008%
- **Gouging Fire**: 23.895%
- **Flutter Mane**: 22.364%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in gen9vgc2024regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos-Galar?
The most common moves for Zapdos-Galar are Brave Bird, Coaching, 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 Ting-Lu, Sinistcha, Dragonite, Chien-Pao. 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 21.077% 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** (70.596%).

### 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 gen9vgc2024regf-1760 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/gen9vgc2024regf/Zapdos-Galar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regf) - Build teams with Zapdos-Galar
- [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).*