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Zapdos

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Usage Percent
15%
Monthly Rank
#14

Base Stats for Zapdos

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

Best Moves for Zapdos

Roost
96.266%
Heat Wave
94.057%
Volt Switch
76.301%
Hidden Power Ice
68.951%
Defog
26.569%
Discharge
19.400%
Other
18.456%

Best Teammates for Zapdos

Best Items for Zapdos

Leftovers
55.263%
Rocky Helmet
40.003%
Other
4.734%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Static
71.943%
Pressure
28.057%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Bold
248/
0/
228/
0/
0/
32
22.374%
Bold
248/
0/
244/
0/
0/
16
18.608%
Bold
240/
0/
228/
0/
0/
40
8.404%
Bold
248/
0/
224/
0/
20/
16
4.418%
Calm
236/
0/
184/
0/
88/
0
3.399%
Timid
248/
0/
236/
0/
0/
24
3.095%

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
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in XY?

The top moves for Zapdos in XY are Roost (96.266%), Heat Wave (94.057%), Volt Switch (76.301%), Hidden Power Ice (68.951%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Excadrill (51.000%), Weavile (31.812%), Garchomp (29.776%), Volcanion (27.655%). 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 Leftovers (55.263%), Rocky Helmet (40.003%), Other (4.734%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Static (71.943%) and Pressure (28.057%). 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 248/0/228/0/0/32 (22.374% 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 XY?

Zapdos is currently ranked in the XY 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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