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

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos-Galar 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-Galar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Zapdos-Galar
- **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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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-Galar.

## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 92.999%
- **Close Combat**: 79.261%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 50.547%
- **Taunt**: 49.514%
- **Protect**: 44.921%
- **Thunderous Kick**: 23.779%
- **Blaze Kick**: 12.822%
- **Detect**: 10.106%
- **U-turn**: 6.151%
- **Coaching**: 5.871%

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

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 31.577%
- **Safety Goggles**: 22.095%
- **Assault Vest**: 11.588%
- **Life Orb**: 10.655%
- **Weakness Policy**: 5.152%
- **Choice Band**: 4.797%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 3.581%
- **Expert Belt**: 3.293%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.098%
- **Other**: 4.164%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 57.727%
- **Whimsicott**: 48.473%
- **Regieleki**: 45.884%
- **Kyurem-White**: 32.355%
- **Metagross**: 28.518%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 15.286%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos-Galar?
The most common moves for Zapdos-Galar are Brave Bird, Close Combat, Stomping Tantrum, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Incineroar, Whimsicott, Regieleki, Kyurem-White. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zapdos-Galar?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zapdos-Galar?
The top build for Zapdos-Galar features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 40.678% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (100.000%) and the item **Lum Berry** (31.577%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos-Galar?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Zapdos-Galar often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the series8-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zapdos-Galar?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Zapdos-Galar on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Zapdos-Galar) - 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-Galar
- [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).*