# Zapdos-Galar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Zapdos-Galar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos-Galar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 92.351%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 48.663%
- **Thunderous Kick**: 48.275%
- **Close Combat**: 38.875%
- **Throat Chop**: 37.901%
- **Quick Guard**: 34.178%
- **Protect**: 26.595%
- **Blaze Kick**: 25.046%
- **Taunt**: 21.613%
- **Brick Break**: 12.873%

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

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 44.657%
- **Focus Sash**: 29.390%
- **Wiki Berry**: 12.867%
- **Expert Belt**: 3.016%
- **Life Orb**: 2.473%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 2.339%
- **Lum Berry**: 2.053%
- **Other**: 3.206%

## Common Teammates
- **Regieleki**: 65.361%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 58.489%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 53.721%
- **Whimsicott**: 46.160%
- **Indeedee-F**: 34.159%
- **Groudon**: 29.731%

## FAQ for Zapdos-Galar in ss-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos-Galar?
Zapdos-Galar is frequently paired with Regieleki, Calyrex-Shadow, Zacian-Crowned, Whimsicott. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Zapdos-Galar weak to and resistant against?
Zapdos-Galar is weak to Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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 46.942% 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 **Assault Vest** (44.657%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos-Galar?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Zapdos-Galar often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Zapdos-Galar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Zapdos-Galar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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