# Zapdos - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2025-12 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 89.308%
- **Hurricane**: 82.836%
- **Heat Wave**: 56.052%
- **Volt Switch**: 45.785%
- **Substitute**: 44.873%
- **Thunderbolt**: 31.957%
- **Discharge**: 29.592%
- **Other**: 19.597%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 66.448%
- **Static**: 33.552%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 61.850%
- **Leftovers**: 28.597%
- **Choice Specs**: 7.416%
- **Other**: 2.138%

## Common Teammates
- **Rotom-Wash**: 47.194%
- **Iron Hands**: 46.530%
- **Corviknight**: 40.950%
- **Raging Bolt**: 37.543%
- **Gliscor**: 31.815%
- **Moltres**: 29.532%

## FAQ for Zapdos in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Rotom-Wash, Iron Hands, Corviknight, Raging Bolt. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `96/0/0/252/0/160`. This configuration accounts for 20.722% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (66.448%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (61.850%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [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).*
