Zapdos

Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
11%
Monthly Rank
#13

Base Stats for Zapdos

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

Best Moves for Zapdos

Rückenwind
88.265%
Donnerblitz
82.862%
Ruheort
65.792%
Hidden Power Ice
63.378%
Hitzewelle
53.439%
Donner
17.541%
Voltwechsel
8.651%
Ladungsstoß
5.620%
Other
14.452%

Best Items for Zapdos

Tsitrubeere
45.859%
Leben-Orb
19.581%
Schwächenschutz
12.447%
Beulenhelm
6.005%
Schutzbrille
4.872%
Offensivweste
4.422%
Wahlbrille
3.267%
Other
3.548%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Statik
56.420%
Erzwinger
43.580%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Scheu
252/
0/
136/
0/
100/
20
18.821%
Mäßig
252/
0/
124/
0/
132/
0
11.977%
Mäßig
140/
0/
0/
252/
0/
116
9.103%
Mäßig
70/
0/
0/
252/
0/
188
5.147%
Scheu
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.389%
Mäßig
76/
0/
4/
196/
60/
172
4.350%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in VGC 15?

The top moves for Zapdos in VGC 15 are Rückenwind (88.265%), Donnerblitz (82.862%), Ruheort (65.792%), Hidden Power Ice (63.378%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Landorus-Therian (75.228%), Kangaskhan-Mega (68.427%), Amoonguss (55.663%), Heatran (50.607%). 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 Tsitrubeere (45.859%), Leben-Orb (19.581%), Schwächenschutz (12.447%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Statik (56.420%) and Erzwinger (43.580%). 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 Scheu with 252/0/136/0/100/20 (18.821% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Zapdos good in VGC 15?

Zapdos is currently ranked in the VGC 15 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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