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Zapdos

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Usage Percent
6%
Monthly Rank
#32

Base Stats for Zapdos

HP
90
Atk
90
Def
85
SpA
125
SpD
90
Spe
100

Best Moves for Zapdos

Hurricane
99.579%
Roost
91.239%
Volt Switch
60.711%
Thunder Wave
39.001%
Discharge
38.364%
U-turn
31.238%
Heat Wave
20.530%
Other
19.338%

Best Teammates for Zapdos

Best Items for Zapdos

Heavy-Duty Boots
83.341%
Rocky Helmet
6.027%
Choice Specs
5.745%
Other
4.887%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Static
95.886%
Pressure
4.114%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Bold
248/
0/
252/
8/
0/
0
18.902%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
12.763%
Bold
248/
0/
244/
0/
0/
16
12.163%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
8/
0
11.177%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
8.566%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
0/
8
7.106%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
5.894%
Bold
248/
0/
148/
8/
104/
0
3.372%
Timid
96/
0/
0/
192/
0/
220
2.174%
Timid
40/
0/
0/
252/
0/
216
1.977%
Timid
16/
0/
0/
252/
0/
240
1.698%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
4/
4
1.575%
Timid
16/
0/
0/
240/
0/
252
1.525%
Timid
80/
0/
0/
180/
8/
240
1.401%
Bold
240/
0/
252/
0/
0/
16
0.979%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
4/
0/
0
0.959%
Bold
248/
0/
200/
0/
0/
60
0.665%
Bold
248/
0/
196/
0/
0/
64
0.632%
Bold
252/
0/
240/
0/
0/
16
0.467%
Bold
248/
0/
240/
0/
0/
20
0.397%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Zapdos in Gen 9 OU are Hurricane (99.579%), Roost (91.239%), Volt Switch (60.711%), Thunder Wave (39.001%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Great Tusk (44.931%), Kingambit (41.105%), Cinderace (28.371%), Kyurem (26.217%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Zapdos?

The most popular items for Zapdos are Heavy-Duty Boots (83.341%), Rocky Helmet (6.027%), Choice Specs (5.745%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Static (95.886%) and Pressure (4.114%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Zapdos?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Zapdos?

The most common EV spread for Zapdos is Bold with 248/0/252/8/0/0 (18.902% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Zapdos good in Gen 9 OU?

Zapdos is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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