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

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Zapdos-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Zapdos-Galar
- **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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## Common Moves
- **Thunderous Kick**: 98.3%
- **Detect**: 91.5%
- **Acrobatics**: 54.2%
- **Bulk Up**: 49.2%
- **Brave Bird**: 39.0%
- **Tera Blast**: 15.3%
- **Quick Guard**: 13.6%
- **Tailwind**: 10.2%
- **Protect**: 8.5%
- **Close Combat**: 8.5%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Psychic Seed**: 69.0%
- **Focus Sash**: 20.7%
- **Covert Cloak**: 10.3%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: undefined%
- **Zacian**: undefined%
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%
- **Indeedee-F**: undefined%
- **Rillaboom**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos-Galar?
The most common moves for Zapdos-Galar are Thunderous Kick, Detect, Acrobatics, Bulk Up. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Kyogre, Zacian, Whimsicott, Indeedee-F. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zapdos-Galar?
The most common Tera Types for Zapdos-Galar are Steel, Fighting. Specifically, Tera Steel is used in 75.0% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zapdos-Galar?
The most common nature for Zapdos-Galar is **Jolly**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (100.0%) and the item **Psychic Seed** (69.0%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos-Galar?
Based on common item usage (Psychic Seed), Zapdos-Galar often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-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/homebsd/Zapdos-Galar) - 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-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).*