# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 2 OverUsed

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Usage** | 52% |
| **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/gsc/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 74.530%
- **Thunder**: 63.794%
- **Rest**: 62.315%
- **Sleep Talk**: 61.745%
- **Thunderbolt**: 36.926%
- **Whirlwind**: 29.461%
- **Thunder Wave**: 24.845%
- **Hidden Power Water**: 23.594%
- **Swagger**: 6.916%
- **Other**: 15.872%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.235%
- **Other**: 0.765%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 96.284%
- **Cloyster**: 70.047%
- **Golem**: 29.767%
- **Tyranitar**: 29.650%
- **Gengar**: 28.250%
- **Exeggutor**: 26.867%

## FAQ for Zapdos in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos?
The most common moves for Zapdos are Hidden Power Ice, Thunder, Rest, Sleep Talk. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Snorlax, Cloyster, Golem, Tyranitar. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 86.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.235%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Zapdos often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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/gsc/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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