# Zapdos - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Hurricane**: 98.167%
- **Heat Wave**: 86.911%
- **Thunderbolt**: 80.709%
- **Protect**: 42.558%
- **Detect**: 31.492%
- **Thunder**: 24.903%
- **Roost**: 15.823%
- **Other**: 19.438%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 97.379%
- **Pressure**: 2.621%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 36.092%
- **Safety Goggles**: 31.225%
- **Assault Vest**: 12.412%
- **Expert Belt**: 8.080%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.863%
- **Magnet**: 4.789%
- **Other**: 2.540%

## Common Teammates
- **Urshifu**: 54.867%
- **Kyogre**: 48.113%
- **Metagross**: 43.545%
- **Rillaboom**: 32.604%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 28.759%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 28.628%

## FAQ for Zapdos in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Urshifu, Kyogre, Metagross, Rillaboom. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `28/0/4/220/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 21.774% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (97.379%) and the item **Life Orb** (36.092%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Zapdos often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [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).*