# Zapdos - VGC 19 Moon Series Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 99.512%
- **Thunderbolt**: 96.010%
- **Roar**: 85.765%
- **Roost**: 62.807%
- **Heat Wave**: 35.322%
- **Protect**: 9.297%
- **Other**: 11.286%

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

## Common Items
- **Wiki Berry**: 62.804%
- **Electrium Z**: 13.501%
- **Misty Seed**: 10.418%
- **Psychic Seed**: 4.627%
- **Mental Herb**: 3.403%
- **Aguav Berry**: 2.954%
- **Other**: 2.293%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon**: 84.052%
- **Venusaur**: 74.408%
- **Yveltal**: 63.299%
- **Stakataka**: 61.070%
- **Tapu Fini**: 13.033%
- **Solgaleo**: 10.032%

## FAQ for Zapdos in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Groudon, Venusaur, Yveltal, Stakataka. 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 `252/0/0/0/252/4`. This configuration accounts for 61.045% 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 **Wiki Berry** (62.804%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Wiki Berry), Zapdos often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - 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).*