# Zapdos - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 99.422%
- **Tailwind**: 97.641%
- **Heat Wave**: 80.086%
- **Roost**: 70.749%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 19.331%
- **Protect**: 16.424%
- **Other**: 16.346%

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

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 18.682%
- **Electrium Z**: 17.835%
- **Mago Berry**: 15.848%
- **Misty Seed**: 15.578%
- **Psychic Seed**: 10.942%
- **Wiki Berry**: 7.351%
- **Aguav Berry**: 6.042%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 2.789%
- **Other**: 4.933%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 69.689%
- **Incineroar**: 67.020%
- **Tapu Fini**: 55.452%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 48.726%
- **Amoonguss**: 38.376%
- **Tapu Lele**: 35.935%

## FAQ for Zapdos in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Incineroar, Tapu Fini, Metagross-Mega. 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 `244/0/60/12/124/68`. This configuration accounts for 6.258% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (18.682%).

### 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 vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*