# 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** | 2026-03 |

## 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
- **Roost**: 79.427%
- **Volt Switch**: 72.569%
- **Hurricane**: 68.674%
- **Heat Wave**: 54.195%
- **Thunder**: 22.713%
- **Discharge**: 21.790%
- **Thunderbolt**: 21.619%
- **Weather Ball**: 15.387%
- **U-turn**: 13.800%
- **Thunder Wave**: 12.952%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 90.948%
- **Pressure**: 9.052%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 64.438%
- **Choice Specs**: 10.782%
- **Leftovers**: 10.765%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.748%
- **Wide Lens**: 2.058%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.536%
- **Other**: 4.672%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 48.322%
- **Archaludon**: 37.305%
- **Palafin**: 29.634%
- **Terapagos**: 26.492%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 25.613%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 11.205%

## FAQ for Zapdos in ubers-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Kyogre, Archaludon, Palafin, Terapagos. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `164/0/0/64/232/36`. This configuration accounts for 25.611% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (90.948%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (64.438%).

### 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).*