# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **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/homebss/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 78.6%
- **Discharge**: 60.1%
- **Volt Switch**: 47.5%
- **Hurricane**: 36.1%
- **Heat Wave**: 25.8%
- **U-turn**: 22.3%
- **Thunderbolt**: 22.0%
- **Tera Blast**: 16.7%
- **Thunder Wave**: 14.7%
- **Thunder**: 14.1%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 96.2%
- **Pressure**: 3.8%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 67.9%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 11.3%
- **Choice Scarf**: 10.4%
- **Leftovers**: 5.7%
- **Life Orb**: 3.8%
- **Kee Berry**: 0.9%

## Common Teammates
- **Koraidon**: undefined%
- **Ting-Lu**: undefined%
- **Flutter Mane**: undefined%
- **Chien-Pao**: undefined%
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Kyogre**: undefined%

## FAQ for Zapdos in homebss-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Koraidon, Ting-Lu, Flutter Mane, Chien-Pao. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zapdos?
The most common Tera Types for Zapdos are Steel, Normal, Ice. Specifically, Tera Steel is used in 40.0% of builds.

### 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** (96.2%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (67.9%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the homebss-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/homebss/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebss) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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