# Zapdos - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 90.761%
- **Tailwind**: 84.969%
- **Hidden Power Water**: 56.647%
- **Thunder Wave**: 40.786%
- **Roar**: 36.447%
- **Volt Switch**: 28.895%
- **Heat Wave**: 22.369%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 12.450%
- **Protect**: 9.972%
- **Other**: 16.703%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 68.187%
- **Pressure**: 31.813%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 87.255%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.007%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.422%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.979%
- **Other**: 4.338%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 85.718%
- **Bronzong**: 68.139%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 43.707%
- **Ferrothorn**: 25.430%
- **Whimsicott**: 22.921%
- **Hitmontop**: 22.466%

## FAQ for Zapdos in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos?
The most common moves for Zapdos are Thunderbolt, Tailwind, Hidden Power Water, Thunder Wave. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Bronzong, Rayquaza-Mega, Ferrothorn. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/0/48/212/4`. This configuration accounts for 23.776% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (68.187%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (87.255%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Zapdos often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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