# Zapdos - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 97.308%
- **Heat Wave**: 74.941%
- **Defog**: 69.546%
- **Discharge**: 61.634%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 41.799%
- **Volt Switch**: 32.777%
- **Toxic**: 10.380%
- **Other**: 11.614%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 82.332%
- **Pressure**: 17.668%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 56.612%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 38.359%
- **Electrium Z**: 1.975%
- **Other**: 3.054%

## Common Teammates
- **Heatran**: 23.122%
- **Tapu Lele**: 20.544%
- **Toxapex**: 19.226%
- **Chansey**: 18.503%
- **Clefable**: 16.924%
- **Alakazam-Mega**: 13.978%

## FAQ for Zapdos in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Heatran, Tapu Lele, Toxapex, Chansey. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/240/0/0/20`. This configuration accounts for 16.960% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (82.332%) and the item **Leftovers** (56.612%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Zapdos often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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