# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **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/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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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.

## 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
- **Hurricane**: 97.153%
- **Roost**: 95.876%
- **Volt Switch**: 78.007%
- **Thunder Wave**: 66.400%
- **Discharge**: 19.435%
- **Heat Wave**: 15.502%
- **Substitute**: 13.950%
- **Other**: 13.677%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 86.442%
- **Pressure**: 13.558%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 85.416%
- **Leftovers**: 9.616%
- **Other**: 4.967%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 84.927%
- **Dragonite**: 75.395%
- **Enamorus**: 73.653%
- **Landorus**: 67.858%
- **Gyarados**: 59.711%
- **Gliscor**: 16.705%

## FAQ for Zapdos in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Corviknight, Dragonite, Enamorus, Landorus. 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 top build for Zapdos features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/160/0/0/96`. This configuration accounts for 50.138% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (86.442%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (85.416%).

### 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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