# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Series 11 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Series 11 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 11 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series11`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series11 |
| **Usage** | 6% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series11/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series11/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Series 11 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series11)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series11](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series11)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Hurricane**: 96.012%
- **Thunderbolt**: 65.931%
- **Heat Wave**: 62.719%
- **Detect**: 36.516%
- **Protect**: 32.331%
- **Roost**: 26.811%
- **Weather Ball**: 20.581%
- **Rising Voltage**: 15.306%
- **Thunder**: 13.243%
- **Volt Switch**: 12.018%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 96.483%
- **Pressure**: 3.517%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 33.035%
- **Life Orb**: 24.597%
- **Assault Vest**: 14.874%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.491%
- **Sharp Beak**: 5.304%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.297%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.514%
- **Weakness Policy**: 2.320%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.825%
- **Other**: 3.742%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 54.048%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 52.688%
- **Incineroar**: 37.295%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 34.859%
- **Ferrothorn**: 24.173%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 21.774%

## FAQ for Zapdos in series11-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos?
The most common moves for Zapdos are Hurricane, Thunderbolt, Heat Wave, Detect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Kyogre, Grimmsnarl, Incineroar, Landorus-Therian. 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 `52/0/0/252/0/204`. This configuration accounts for 15.511% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (96.483%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (33.035%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the series11-1760 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/series11/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 11 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series11) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series11) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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