# 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** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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**: 99.713%
- **Toxic**: 47.412%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 40.606%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 39.894%
- **Protect**: 25.595%
- **Roar**: 25.072%
- **Thunder Wave**: 24.767%
- **Rest**: 24.498%
- **Baton Pass**: 24.466%
- **Substitute**: 17.575%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.148%
- **Other**: 0.852%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 69.619%
- **Swampert**: 65.119%
- **Skarmory**: 49.145%
- **Blissey**: 36.177%
- **Gengar**: 33.952%
- **Aerodactyl**: 25.824%

## FAQ for Zapdos in rse-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Swampert, Skarmory, Blissey. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 12.211% 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** (99.148%).

### 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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