# Zapdos-Galar - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos-Galar in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Zapdos-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Zapdos-Galar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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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
- **Brave Bird**: 86.684%
- **Close Combat**: 75.563%
- **Coaching**: 72.919%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 28.045%
- **Thunderous Kick**: 26.986%
- **Tailwind**: 19.899%
- **Protect**: 17.851%
- **U-turn**: 17.768%
- **Taunt**: 15.661%
- **Acrobatics**: 11.324%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 48.345%
- **Covert Cloak**: 27.271%
- **Grassy Seed**: 10.037%
- **Life Orb**: 2.686%
- **Roseli Berry**: 2.655%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.190%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 1.630%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.133%
- **Other**: 4.053%

## Common Teammates
- **Ting-Lu**: 60.102%
- **Chien-Pao**: 43.539%
- **Gouging Fire**: 42.235%
- **Dragonite**: 41.367%
- **Sinistcha**: 39.959%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 24.427%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos-Galar?
The most common moves for Zapdos-Galar are Brave Bird, Close Combat, Coaching, Dual Wingbeat. 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, Chien-Pao, Gouging Fire, Dragonite. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `60/204/4/0/4/236`. This configuration accounts for 29.720% 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** (48.345%).

### 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 gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Zapdos-Galar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Zapdos-Galar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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