# Zapdos - Gen 3 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rse](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 98.432%
- **Toxic**: 50.731%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 45.925%
- **Rest**: 31.782%
- **Thunder Wave**: 31.249%
- **Baton Pass**: 30.649%
- **Roar**: 28.418%
- **Substitute**: 24.903%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 23.231%
- **Protect**: 11.473%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 98.395%
- **Other**: 1.605%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 48.268%
- **Swampert**: 45.696%
- **Skarmory**: 43.721%
- **Dugtrio**: 37.170%
- **Blissey**: 31.112%
- **Metagross**: 29.370%

## FAQ for Zapdos in rse-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos?
The most common moves for Zapdos are Thunderbolt, Toxic, Hidden Power Grass, Rest. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Swampert, Skarmory, Dugtrio. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `200/0/0/0/252/56`. This configuration accounts for 6.964% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (98.395%).

### 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 rse-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/rse/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rse) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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