# Zapdos-Galar - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Zapdos-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Zapdos-Galar
- **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-Galar.

## Common Moves
- **U-turn**: 99.534%
- **Brave Bird**: 99.028%
- **Close Combat**: 97.661%
- **Knock Off**: 96.780%
- **Other**: 6.997%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 96.024%
- **Other**: 3.976%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 84.388%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 76.411%
- **Landorus**: 74.432%
- **Dragonite**: 71.299%
- **Enamorus**: 62.090%
- **Gliscor**: 16.139%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos-Galar?
The most common moves for Zapdos-Galar are U-turn, Brave Bird, Close Combat, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Corviknight, Tornadus-Therian, Landorus, Dragonite. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zapdos-Galar?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zapdos-Galar?
The top build for Zapdos-Galar features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 92.024% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (96.024%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos-Galar?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Zapdos-Galar often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the monotype-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/monotype/Zapdos-Galar) - 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-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).*