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Zapdos

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Usage Percent
1%

Base Stats for Zapdos

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

Best Moves for Zapdos

Roost
flying
91.212%
Hurricane
flying
77.888%
Heat Wave
fire
55.233%
Volt Switch
electric
50.198%
Discharge
electric
34.281%
Thunder Wave
electric
24.049%
Substitute
normal
21.409%
U-turn
bug
19.725%
Thunderbolt
electric
15.936%
Other
10.068%

Best Teammates for Zapdos

Best Items for Zapdos

Heavy-Duty Boots
80.851%
Leftovers
8.410%
Choice Specs
6.987%
Other
3.752%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Static
75.424%
Pressure
24.576%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
19.056%
Calm
248/
0/
8/
0/
252/
0
18.880%
Timid
104/
0/
0/
252/
0/
152
10.752%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
0/
240/
16
6.572%
Timid
248/
0/
0/
0/
88/
172
6.348%
Modest
248/
0/
0/
252/
8/
0
3.969%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in Gen 7 Monotype?

The top moves for Zapdos in Gen 7 Monotype are Roost (91.212%), Hurricane (77.888%), Heat Wave (55.233%), Volt Switch (50.198%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Corviknight (48.272%), Iron Hands (44.847%), Rotom-Wash (41.563%), Raging Bolt (36.872%). 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 (80.851%), Leftovers (8.410%), Choice Specs (6.987%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Static (75.424%) and Pressure (24.576%). 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 Timid with 0/0/0/252/4/252 (19.056% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Zapdos good in Gen 7 Monotype?

Zapdos is currently ranked in the Gen 7 Monotype 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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