# Zapdos - VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 (`gen9vgc2024regfbo3`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regfbo3 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 90.150%
- **Hurricane**: 82.651%
- **Thunder Wave**: 69.005%
- **Roost**: 51.255%
- **Ancient Power**: 19.349%
- **Helping Hand**: 13.704%
- **Protect**: 13.510%
- **Thunderbolt**: 12.225%
- **Rain Dance**: 11.656%
- **Discharge**: 9.646%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 92.307%
- **Pressure**: 7.693%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 70.444%
- **Leftovers**: 12.063%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 9.391%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 5.837%
- **Other**: 2.265%

## Common Teammates
- **Gouging Fire**: 69.290%
- **Thundurus**: 65.571%
- **Gholdengo**: 64.453%
- **Perrserker**: 64.453%
- **Munkidori**: 61.597%
- **Snorlax **: 9.068%

## FAQ for Zapdos in gen9vgc2024regfbo3-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Gouging Fire, Thundurus, Gholdengo, Perrserker. 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 `196/0/156/4/52/100`. This configuration accounts for 68.533% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (92.307%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (70.444%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Zapdos often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2024regfbo3-1760 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/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regfbo3) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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