# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Ubers

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Ubers. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Ubers (`ubers`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ubers |
| **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/ubers/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ubers/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ubers)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ubers](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ubers)

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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**: 93.395%
- **Volt Switch**: 70.153%
- **Heat Wave**: 51.578%
- **Thunderbolt**: 49.035%
- **Roost**: 47.788%
- **Thunder**: 24.869%
- **Thunder Wave**: 17.114%
- **Weather Ball**: 11.488%
- **Discharge**: 9.913%
- **U-turn**: 6.865%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 92.951%
- **Pressure**: 7.049%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 31.642%
- **Choice Specs**: 28.799%
- **Assault Vest**: 11.976%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 8.779%
- **Life Orb**: 5.612%
- **Wide Lens**: 3.698%
- **Leftovers**: 3.059%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.915%
- **Other**: 3.521%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 30.086%
- **Iron Treads**: 25.446%
- **Primarina**: 24.712%
- **Toucannon**: 24.710%
- **Zamazenta**: 24.710%
- **Kyogre**: 18.253%

## FAQ for Zapdos in ubers-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Dragonite, Iron Treads, Primarina, Toucannon. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.589% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (92.951%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (31.642%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the ubers-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/ubers/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ubers) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ubers) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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