# Zapdos - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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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
- **Thunderbolt**: 86.951%
- **Heat Wave**: 77.722%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 48.201%
- **Roost**: 32.062%
- **Tailwind**: 30.949%
- **Discharge**: 21.396%
- **Volt Switch**: 21.213%
- **Protect**: 19.557%
- **Detect**: 16.530%
- **Substitute**: 9.904%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 50.619%
- **Pressure**: 49.381%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 29.209%
- **Leftovers**: 21.624%
- **Choice Specs**: 18.255%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.526%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 5.308%
- **Expert Belt**: 4.224%
- **Yache Berry**: 2.173%
- **Weakness Policy**: 1.969%
- **Safety Goggles**: 1.944%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.600%

## Common Teammates
- **Cresselia**: 44.090%
- **Garchomp**: 39.375%
- **Scizor**: 37.718%
- **Azumarill**: 31.535%
- **Politoed**: 26.828%
- **Ludicolo**: 19.507%

## FAQ for Zapdos in sinnohclassic-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Cresselia, Garchomp, Scizor, Azumarill. 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 `220/0/0/132/0/156`. This configuration accounts for 5.695% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (50.619%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (29.209%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Zapdos often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - 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).*