# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in SV

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in SV. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SV (`sv`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sv |
| **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/sv/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sv/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [SV Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sv)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sv](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sv)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Hurricane**: 59.113%
- **Protect**: 53.080%
- **Roost**: 45.268%
- **Thunder**: 44.083%
- **U-turn**: 33.450%
- **Discharge**: 31.924%
- **Tailwind**: 30.318%
- **Volt Switch**: 28.869%
- **Thunderbolt**: 22.117%
- **Tera Blast**: 17.073%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 85.203%
- **Pressure**: 14.797%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 34.739%
- **Choice Scarf**: 17.757%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 15.042%
- **Focus Sash**: 10.160%
- **Life Orb**: 8.339%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.152%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.222%
- **Red Card**: 3.211%
- **Other**: 3.377%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 39.536%
- **Incineroar**: 37.988%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 37.056%
- **Kyogre**: 31.983%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 31.838%
- **Primarina**: 31.762%

## FAQ for Zapdos in sv-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Calyrex-Ice, Incineroar, Grimmsnarl, Kyogre. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Zapdos weak to and resistant against?
Zapdos is weak to Ice (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/252/4/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 31.742% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (85.203%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (34.739%).

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

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