# Zapdos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Zapdos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Zapdos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 99.543%
- **Thunderbolt**: 89.086%
- **Heat Wave**: 86.866%
- **Roar**: 57.502%
- **Protect**: 35.390%
- **Roost**: 15.099%
- **Other**: 16.514%

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

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 37.067%
- **Psychic Seed**: 19.010%
- **Mago Berry**: 13.204%
- **Mental Herb**: 7.919%
- **Wiki Berry**: 6.266%
- **Magnet**: 5.294%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.539%
- **Misty Seed**: 2.827%
- **Other**: 4.875%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 88.045%
- **Xerneas**: 69.215%
- **Kartana**: 61.514%
- **Kyogre**: 56.098%
- **Smeargle**: 37.668%
- **Tapu Lele**: 30.150%

## FAQ for Zapdos in vgc2019sun-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Incineroar, Xerneas, Kartana, Kyogre. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `204/0/4/68/156/76`. This configuration accounts for 36.087% 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 **Safety Goggles** (37.067%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Zapdos often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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