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Zapdos

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#232

Base Stats for Zapdos

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

Best Moves for Zapdos

Hurricane
59.113%
Protect
53.080%
Roost
45.268%
Thunder
44.083%
U-turn
33.450%
Discharge
31.924%
Tailwind
30.318%
Volt Switch
28.869%
Thunderbolt
22.117%
Tera Blast
17.073%
Weather Ball
15.901%
Other
18.804%

Best Teammates for Zapdos

Best Items for Zapdos

Heavy-Duty Boots
34.739%
Choice Scarf
17.757%
Sitrus Berry
15.042%
Focus Sash
10.160%
Life Orb
8.339%
Choice Specs
4.152%
Covert Cloak
3.222%
Red Card
3.211%
Other
3.377%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Static
85.203%
Pressure
14.797%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Bold
248/
0/
252/
4/
0/
0
31.742%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
17.294%
Mild
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
11.451%
Timid
228/
0/
0/
28/
0/
252
9.491%
Modest
252/
0/
0/
252/
0/
4
5.978%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.833%

Type Matchups for Zapdos

Weak
Ice 2x Rock 2x
Resist
Grass 1/2x Fighting 1/2x Flying 1/2x Bug 1/2x Steel 1/2x
Immune
Ground 0x
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in SV?

The top moves for Zapdos in SV are Hurricane (59.113%), Protect (53.080%), Roost (45.268%), Thunder (44.083%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Calyrex-Ice (39.536%), Incineroar (37.988%), Grimmsnarl (37.056%), Kyogre (31.983%). 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 (34.739%), Choice Scarf (17.757%), Sitrus Berry (15.042%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Static (85.203%) and Pressure (14.797%). 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 248/0/252/4/0/0 (31.742% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

What is Zapdos weak to and resistant against?

Zapdos is weak to Ice (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

Is Zapdos good in SV?

Zapdos is currently ranked in the SV 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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