# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **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/homebsd/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 92.0%
- **Volt Switch**: 84.0%
- **Roost**: 76.0%
- **Protect**: 76.0%
- **Hurricane**: 16.0%
- **Detect**: 16.0%
- **Weather Ball**: 8.0%
- **Discharge**: 8.0%
- **Light Screen**: 8.0%
- **Thunder**: 8.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 92.9%
- **Pressure**: 7.1%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 78.6%
- **Covert Cloak**: 14.3%
- **Leftovers**: 7.1%

## Common Teammates
- **Gouging Fire**: undefined%
- **Flutter Mane**: undefined%
- **Groudon**: undefined%
- **Kingambit**: undefined%
- **Ogerpon**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%

## FAQ for Zapdos in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos?
The most common moves for Zapdos are Tailwind, Volt Switch, Roost, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Gouging Fire, Flutter Mane, Groudon, Kingambit. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Zapdos weak to and resistant against?
Zapdos is weak to Ice (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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 most common nature for Zapdos is **Bold**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (92.9%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (78.6%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-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/homebsd/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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