# Zapdos - Gen 7 Ubers Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in Gen 7 Ubers. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Ubers (`ubers`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ubers |
| **Data Date** | 2025-12 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Volt Switch**: 93.006%
- **Hurricane**: 78.132%
- **Roost**: 51.828%
- **Heat Wave**: 43.203%
- **Discharge**: 33.452%
- **Tailwind**: 27.040%
- **Thunderbolt**: 25.842%
- **Thunder**: 15.607%
- **Thunder Wave**: 14.995%
- **Other**: 16.895%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 85.269%
- **Pressure**: 14.731%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 30.676%
- **Leftovers**: 24.129%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 22.483%
- **Choice Specs**: 12.418%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.739%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.668%
- **Other**: 2.886%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 40.916%
- **Kingambit**: 31.469%
- **Glimmora**: 27.159%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 22.551%
- **Araquanid**: 22.238%
- **Great Tusk**: 21.547%

## FAQ for Zapdos in ubers-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Kingambit, Glimmora, Samurott-Hisui. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 27.594% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (85.269%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (30.676%).

### 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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*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).*
