# Zekrom - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 16

> Find the best Zekrom builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zekrom Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **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/vgc2016/Zekrom)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Zekrom
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Fusion Bolt**: 79.200%
- **Protect**: 75.075%
- **Dragon Claw**: 50.389%
- **Draco Meteor**: 48.026%
- **Tailwind**: 38.631%
- **Substitute**: 32.536%
- **Bolt Strike**: 24.982%
- **Earth Power**: 23.298%
- **Volt Switch**: 10.677%
- **Other**: 17.186%

## Common Abilities
- **Teravolt**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 69.301%
- **Expert Belt**: 16.197%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.966%
- **Choice Band**: 3.953%
- **Air Balloon**: 2.640%
- **Other**: 3.944%

## Common Teammates
- **Bronzong**: 68.522%
- **Hitmontop**: 62.928%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 55.728%
- **Ditto**: 31.290%
- **Crobat**: 15.103%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 11.473%

## FAQ for Zekrom in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Zekrom?
The most common moves for Zekrom are Fusion Bolt, Protect, Dragon Claw, Draco Meteor. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Zekrom?
Zekrom is frequently paired with Bronzong, Hitmontop, Gengar-Mega, Ditto. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Zekrom weak to and resistant against?
Zekrom is weak to Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Electric (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zekrom?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zekrom?
The top build for Zekrom features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.415% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zekrom?
Zekrom is most effectively run with the ability **Teravolt** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (69.301%).

### What is the most common role for Zekrom?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Zekrom often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zekrom?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 150 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Zekrom on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Zekrom) - 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 Zekrom
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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