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Zapdos
electric Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
6%
Base Stats for Zapdos
HP
90
Atk
90
Def
85
SpA
125
SpD
90
Spe
100
Best Moves for Zapdos
Hurricane
98.941%
Roost
92.935%
Volt Switch
electric
76.101%
Thunder Wave
electric
48.655%
Discharge
electric
22.681%
U-turn
bug
21.903%
Heat Wave
fire
21.827%
Other
16.957%
Best Teammates for Zapdos
Great Tusk
groundfighting
36.590%
Kingambit
darksteel
32.363%
Iron Treads
groundsteel
27.251%
Slowking-Galar
poisonpsychic
24.341%
Zamazenta
fighting
22.030%
Cinderace
fire
21.922%
Ogerpon-Wellspring
grasswater
21.585%
Iron Valiant
fairyfighting
20.937%
Gholdengo
steelghost
19.734%
Kyurem
dragonice
18.045%
Best Items for Zapdos
Heavy-Duty Boots
80.539%
Rocky Helmet
12.542%
Choice Specs
3.406%
Other
3.513%
Best Abilities for Zapdos
Static
99.839%
Pressure
0.161%
Best EV Spreads for Zapdos
Bold
248/
0/
252/
8/
0/
0
17.424%
Bold
248/
0/
244/
0/
0/
16
11.366%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
8/
0
11.278%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
7.474%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
0/
8
6.780%
Calm
248/
0/
0/
8/
252/
0
6.075%
Timid
16/
0/
0/
252/
0/
240
4.003%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
3.918%
Bold
248/
0/
148/
8/
104/
0
3.837%
Bold
248/
0/
228/
0/
0/
32
3.351%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
2.543%
Timid
48/
0/
0/
240/
0/
220
2.294%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
4/
0/
0
2.064%
Timid
40/
0/
0/
252/
0/
216
1.365%
Bold
252/
0/
240/
0/
0/
16
1.199%
Bold
248/
0/
200/
0/
0/
60
1.196%
Timid
252/
0/
72/
0/
0/
184
1.113%
Timid
80/
0/
0/
180/
8/
240
1.065%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
0/
4
0.954%
Bold
248/
0/
248/
0/
0/
12
0.911%
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 (98.941%), Roost (92.935%), Volt Switch (76.101%), Thunder Wave (48.655%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos synergizes well with Great Tusk (36.590%), Kingambit (32.363%), Iron Treads (27.251%), Slowking-Galar (24.341%). 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 (80.539%), Rocky Helmet (12.542%), Choice Specs (3.406%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Zapdos?
The most common abilities for Zapdos are Static (99.839%) and Pressure (0.161%). 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 (17.424% 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.
Great Tusk groundfightingProtosynthesisBooster EnergyRocky HelmetHeavy-Duty BootsLeftoversAssault VestChoice BandEject PackOtherRapid SpinHeadlong RushIce SpinnerStealth RockClose CombatBulk UpKnock OffHead SmashTauntBody PressOther
30.59%
Kingambit darksteelSupreme OverlordDefiantPressureLeftoversAir BalloonBlack GlassesLum BerryHeavy-Duty BootsOtherSucker PunchSwords DanceIron HeadKowtow CleaveLow KickOther
29.92%
Zamazenta fightingDauntless ShieldLeftoversHeavy-Duty BootsLife OrbLight ClayChesto BerryExpert BeltChoice BandOtherCrunchClose CombatBody PressHeavy SlamIron DefenseIce FangStone EdgeRoarRestSubstituteOther
25.73%
Dragonite dragonflyingMultiscaleInner FocusHeavy-Duty BootsLeftoversChoice BandLoaded DiceSilk ScarfLum BerryLife OrbCovert CloakOtherEarthquakeDragon DanceExtreme SpeedRoostIce SpinnerTera BlastEncoreDragon TailFire PunchOutrageLow KickOther
23.63%
Gholdengo steelghostGood as GoldChoice ScarfAir BalloonGrassy SeedMetal CoatLeftoversShuca BerryCustap BerryHeavy-Duty BootsChoice SpecsOtherMake It RainShadow BallRecoverNasty PlotTrickFocus BlastThunder WavePsyshockHexOther
22.03%
Kyurem dragonicePressureLoaded DiceLeftoversChoice SpecsAssault VestChoice ScarfHeavy-Duty BootsOtherEarth PowerFreeze-DryIce BeamSubstituteIcicle SpearDragon DanceDraco MeteorScale ShotTera BlastProtectBlizzardBody PressOther
18.94%
Ogerpon-Wellspring grasswaterWater AbsorbWellspring MaskIvy CudgelSwords DanceKnock OffPlay RoughPower WhipTauntU-turnTrailblazeHorn LeechEncoreSynthesisOther
18.18%
Ting-Lu darkgroundVessel of RuinLeftoversRocky HelmetRed CardWeakness PolicyOtherRuinationStealth RockEarthquakeSpikesWhirlwindRestPaybackHeavy SlamSleep TalkOther
17.93%
Iron Valiant fairyfightingQuark DriveBooster EnergyChoice SpecsHeavy-Duty BootsChoice ScarfOtherMoonblastKnock OffShadow BallCalm MindEncoreClose CombatThunderboltVacuum WaveSwords DanceDestiny BondTrickTauntSpirit BreakFocus BlastOther
16.71%
Pecharunt poisonghostPoison PuppeteerHeavy-Duty BootsRocky HelmetAir BalloonCovert CloakShuca BerryOtherRecoverMalignant ChainShadow BallParting ShotNasty PlotFoul PlayToxicOther
16.62%
Raging Bolt electricdragonProtosynthesisBooster EnergyHeavy-Duty BootsChoice SpecsLeftoversLife OrbAir BalloonAssault VestOtherThunderclapThunderboltDragon PulseCalm MindDraco MeteorVolt SwitchWeather BallTera BlastOther
16.16%
Gliscor groundflyingPoison HealHyper CutterToxic OrbOtherProtectKnock OffEarthquakeToxicSwords DanceFacadeSpikesU-turnStealth RockOther
16.12%
Corviknight flyingsteelPressureMirror ArmorUnnerveRocky HelmetLeftoversCovert CloakOtherRoostDefogU-turnBrave BirdBody PressIron DefenseProtectOther
14.03%
Dragapult dragonghostInfiltratorClear BodyCursed BodyHeavy-Duty BootsChoice BandChoice SpecsLeftoversLife OrbAir BalloonWeakness PolicyRocky HelmetOtherU-turnDragon DartsWill-O-WispHexDraco MeteorShadow BallTera BlastSubstituteFlamethrowerSucker PunchThunder WaveOther
13.73%
Slowking-Galar poisonpsychicRegeneratorCurious MedicineOwn TempoHeavy-Duty BootsAssault VestShuca BerryColbur BerryBlack SludgeRocky HelmetOtherSludge BombChilly ReceptionFuture SightIce BeamFlamethrowerPsyshockPsychic NoiseThunder WaveSurfToxicSlack OffOther
13.49%
Iron Treads groundsteelQuark DriveLeftoversBooster EnergyAir BalloonEarth PlateAssault VestShuca BerryHeavy-Duty BootsSoft SandCovert CloakOtherRapid SpinEarthquakeStealth RockKnock OffIce SpinnerEarth PowerSteel BeamHigh HorsepowerOther
11.95%
Iron Moth firepoisonQuark DriveBooster EnergyHeavy-Duty BootsOtherFiery DanceSludge WaveSubstituteToxic SpikesWhirlwindTera BlastEnergy BallDazzling GleamPsychicOverheatOther
11.86%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateRocky HelmetChoice ScarfLeftoversEarth PlateLight BallOtherU-turnStealth RockEarthquakeTauntEarth PowerStone EdgeRock TombSmack DownTera BlastOther
11.80%
Hatterene psychicfairyMagic BounceHealerAnticipationRocky HelmetAssault VestLeftoversEject ButtonFocus SashCustap BerryRed CardCovert CloakOtherPsychic NoiseDraining KissNuzzlePain SplitMystical FireHealing WishDazzling GleamPsyshockCalm MindTrick RoomOther
11.51%
Deoxys-Speed psychicPressureLight ClayLife OrbEject PackFocus SashColbur BerryRocky HelmetRed CardOtherTauntStealth RockPsycho BoostReflectLight ScreenSpikesSuperpowerKnock OffIce BeamSkill SwapNasty PlotFocus BlastPain SplitShadow BallTeleportOther
10.95%
Cinderace fireBlazeLiberoHeavy-Duty BootsChoice BandFocus SashOtherPyro BallU-turnCourt ChangeWill-O-WispSucker PunchGunk ShotHigh Jump KickOther
10.23%
Samurott-Hisui waterdarkSharpnessTorrentAssault VestHeavy-Duty BootsBlack GlassesFocus SashChoice ScarfOtherCeaseless EdgeKnock OffSucker PunchRazor ShellFlip TurnAqua CutterEncoreSacred SwordAqua JetSurfOther
9.95%
Darkrai darkBad DreamsHeavy-Duty BootsBlack GlassesLeftoversChoice SpecsChoice ScarfFocus SashExpert BeltLife OrbRed CardOtherDark PulseIce BeamSludge BombNasty PlotFocus BlastKnock OffWill-O-WispSucker PunchTrickPsychicOther
9.93%
Glimmora rockpoisonToxic DebrisCorrosionPower HerbRed CardFocus SashChoice ScarfOtherEarth PowerMortal SpinStealth RockPower GemMeteor BeamSpikesSludge WaveDazzling GleamOther
8.64%
Blissey normalNatural CureSerene GraceHealerHeavy-Duty BootsLeftoversOtherSoft-BoiledSeismic TossStealth RockThunder WaveCalm MindProtectOther
7.98%
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