# Zapdos - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 93.230%
- **Tailwind**: 70.024%
- **Volt Switch**: 47.854%
- **Hidden Power Water**: 43.898%
- **Heat Wave**: 30.642%
- **Roost**: 25.683%
- **Roar**: 25.619%
- **Toxic**: 25.184%
- **Sky Drop**: 20.052%
- **Other**: 17.813%

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

## Common Items
- **Electrium Z**: 43.422%
- **Wiki Berry**: 25.382%
- **Aguav Berry**: 22.455%
- **Life Orb**: 5.332%
- **Other**: 3.409%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 77.052%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 45.167%
- **Tapu Fini**: 44.112%
- **Amoonguss**: 32.877%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 32.862%
- **Lunala**: 32.690%

## FAQ for Zapdos in vgc2019pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Rayquaza-Mega, Tapu Fini, Amoonguss. 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 `252/0/0/0/156/100`. This configuration accounts for 25.184% 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 **Electrium Z** (43.422%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Electrium Z), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*