# Zapdos - Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series9`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series9 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series9/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series9/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series9)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series9](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series9)

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## Common Moves
- **Hurricane**: 98.530%
- **Thunderbolt**: 83.964%
- **Heat Wave**: 83.381%
- **Protect**: 41.229%
- **Detect**: 32.851%
- **Roost**: 19.853%
- **Rising Voltage**: 10.905%
- **Volt Switch**: 10.304%
- **Other**: 18.983%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 91.960%
- **Pressure**: 8.040%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 56.778%
- **Safety Goggles**: 16.848%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.531%
- **Sharp Beak**: 3.739%
- **Magnet**: 3.715%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.720%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.259%
- **Leftovers**: 2.154%
- **Other**: 4.257%

## Common Teammates
- **Grimmsnarl**: 42.515%
- **Tapu Fini**: 35.742%
- **Incineroar**: 25.347%
- **Rillaboom**: 23.294%
- **Metagross**: 21.542%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 19.081%

## FAQ for Zapdos in series9-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Grimmsnarl, Tapu Fini, Incineroar, 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 26.127% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (91.960%) and the item **Life Orb** (56.778%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Zapdos often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the series9-1760 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/series9/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 9 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series9) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series9) - 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).*