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Base Stats for Zapdos
HP
90
Atk
90
Def
85
SpA
125
SpD
90
Spe
100
Best Moves for Zapdos
Donnerblitz
90.761%
Rückenwind
84.969%
Hidden Power Water
56.647%
Donnerwelle
40.786%
Brüller
36.447%
Voltwechsel
28.895%
Hitzewelle
22.369%
Hidden Power Ice
12.450%
Schutzschild
9.972%
Other
16.703%
Best Teammates for Zapdos
Best Items for Zapdos
Tsitrubeere
87.255%
Wahlschal
4.007%
Offensivweste
2.422%
Beulenhelm
1.979%
Other
4.338%
Best Abilities for Zapdos
Statik
68.187%
Erzwinger
31.813%
Best EV Spreads for Zapdos
Mäßig
244/
0/
0/
48/
212/
4
23.776%
Scheu
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
17.999%
Scheu
244/
0/
0/
8/
4/
252
11.382%
Scheu
212/
0/
0/
40/
4/
252
4.588%
Scheu
180/
0/
0/
0/
76/
252
4.072%
Kühn
244/
0/
144/
8/
108/
4
3.813%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Zapdos in VGC 16?
The top moves for Zapdos in VGC 16 are Donnerblitz (90.761%), Rückenwind (84.969%), Hidden Power Water (56.647%), Donnerwelle (40.786%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos synergizes well with Kyogre-Primal (85.718%), Bronzong (68.139%), Rayquaza-Mega (43.707%), Ferrothorn (25.430%). 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 (87.255%), Wahlschal (4.007%), Offensivweste (2.422%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Zapdos?
The most common abilities for Zapdos are Statik (68.187%) and Erzwinger (31.813%). 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 Mäßig with 244/0/0/48/212/4 (23.776% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Zapdos good in VGC 16?
Zapdos is currently ranked in the VGC 16 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.
Pokémon
% usage
Groudon-Primal groundfireDesolate LandRed OrbProtectEruptionPrecipice BladesEarth PowerFire PunchHidden Power IceSwords DanceSubstituteThunder WaveRock Slide Thunderbolt Other
64.90%
Kangama-Mega normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchPower-Up PunchDouble-EdgeReturnLow KickProtectFrustration Other
56.14%
Xerneas fairyFairy AuraPower HerbOther Dazzling GleamMoonblastProtectGeomancyOther
55.91%
Farbeagle normalMoodyOwn TempoTechnician Focus SashChoice ScarfMental HerbLum Berry Chesto Berry Other Dark VoidFake OutTransformCrafty ShieldFollow MeSpiky ShieldWide GuardTrick Room Final Gambit King's Shield Other
54.38%
Brutalanda-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteHyper VoiceDouble-EdgeTailwindProtectRoarDraco Meteor Other
45.95%
Kyogre waterPrimordial SeaBlue OrbProtectIce BeamWater SpoutOrigin PulseScaldThunderOther
38.16%
Bronzong steelpsychicLevitateHeatproofHeavy Metal Lum BerryRed CardMental HerbChesto Berry Other Trick RoomGyro BallSkill SwapSafeguardHypnosisGravityOther
33.65%
Fiaro fireflyingGale WingsFlame Body Life OrbRed CardChoice Band Sky Plate Chesto Berry Sharp Beak Other Brave BirdTailwindFlare BlitzTauntQuick GuardSwords DanceWill-O-WispProtect Snatch Other
32.49%
Rayquaza-Mega dragonflyingDelta StreamFocus SashAssault VestLife OrbOther Dragon AscentExtreme SpeedProtectSwords DanceWaterfallOverheatDraco MeteorOther
20.98%
Cresselia psychicLevitateSitrus BerryMental Herb Lum Berry Other Icy WindSkill SwapTrick RoomPsychicHelping HandGravityIce BeamThunder WaveSafeguard Protect Other
18.37%
Gengar-Mega ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteSludge BombProtectWill-O-WispTauntShadow BallHidden Power WaterHidden Power IceIcy Wind Disable Substitute Other
15.31%
Voltolos electricflyingPranksterSitrus BerryFocus SashLife OrbRocky Helmet Choice Specs Chesto Berry Other ThunderboltThunder WaveTauntProtectHidden Power WaterGrass KnotHidden Power IceSwagger Volt Switch Psychic Other
13.88%
Kapoera fightingIntimidateTechnician Steadfast Eject ButtonLum Berry Black Belt Other Fake OutClose CombatFeintWide GuardOther
12.01%
Yveltal darkflyingDark AuraLife OrbBlack GlassesAssault VestWeakness Policy Other Sucker PunchProtectFoul PlayKnock OffSnarlDark PulseOblivion WingTailwindOther
10.94%
Raichu electricLightning RodStatic Assault VestFocus SashZap Plate Life Orb Air Balloon Other Fake OutNuzzleVolt SwitchEndeavorFeintVolt TackleEncoreHidden Power Water Thunderbolt Other
10.60%
Hutsassa grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeMental HerbRed CardLum BerryCoba BerrySitrus Berry Rocky Helmet Focus Sash Other SporeRage PowderProtectGrass KnotClear SmogAfter YouOther
9.74%
Elfun grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Focus SashLife OrbMental Herb Other EncoreMoonblastTailwindSafeguardProtectEndeavorGrass KnotTauntBeat Up Other
8.89%
Irokex darkfightingIntimidateShed Skin Moxie Lum BerryAssault VestEject Button Life Orb Chesto Berry Other Fake OutKnock OffLow KickQuick GuardSuper FangDetectOther
8.76%
Iksbat poisonflyingInner FocusInfiltrator Lum BerryMental Herb Red Card Other Super FangTailwindTauntHazeQuick GuardBrave Bird Other
6.96%
Tentantel grasssteelIron BarbsAnticipation LeftoversLum BerryRocky Helmet Chesto Berry Life Orb Expert Belt Other Gyro BallProtectPower WhipLeech SeedExplosion Seed Bomb Other
6.86%
Flunkifer-Mega steelfairyHuge PowerMawiliteSucker PunchProtectIron HeadPlay RoughSwords DanceBrick Break Other
4.92%
Psiaugon psychicPranksterInfiltrator Keen Eye Competitive Chesto BerryMental HerbFocus SashEject Button Life Orb Expert Belt Other Fake OutYawnQuick GuardHeal BellSafeguardThunder WaveCharmSwaggerHidden Power WaterHelping HandGravityLight Screen Other
4.13%
Togekiss fairyflyingSerene GraceSuper Luck Hustle Sitrus BerryRocky HelmetRed Card Mental Herb Lum Berry Other Follow MeAir SlashTailwindProtectThunder WaveSafeguardDazzling Gleam Magic Coat Other
3.67%
Snibunna darkicePressurePickpocketLife OrbFocus SashExpert Belt Other Fake OutKnock OffIcicle CrashFeintIce PunchProtectIce ShardLow KickSnatchOther
3.33%
Voltenso-Mega electricIntimidateManectiteProtectVolt SwitchHidden Power WaterThunderboltSnarlOverheatThunderHidden Power IceFlamethrower Other
3.05%
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