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Zapdos

electricflying Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
16%

Base Stats for Zapdos

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

Best Moves for Zapdos

Roost
flying
99.840%
Heat Wave
fire
92.419%
Volt Switch
electric
66.728%
Hidden Power Ice
ice
58.936%
Defog
flying
38.240%
Discharge
electric
22.127%
Thunderbolt
electric
11.163%
Other
10.548%

Best Teammates for Zapdos

Best Items for Zapdos

Leftovers
76.639%
Rocky Helmet
19.137%
Other
4.224%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Static
59.534%
Pressure
40.466%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Bold
248/
0/
228/
0/
0/
32
18.431%
Calm
252/
0/
60/
0/
180/
16
12.565%
Bold
248/
0/
224/
0/
20/
16
10.328%
Bold
248/
0/
244/
0/
0/
16
8.317%
Timid
228/
0/
120/
0/
0/
160
5.068%
Calm
188/
0/
96/
0/
224/
0
3.297%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in XY?

The top moves for Zapdos in XY are Roost (99.840%), Heat Wave (92.419%), Volt Switch (66.728%), Hidden Power Ice (58.936%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Excadrill (51.187%), Weavile (41.065%), Volcanion (27.665%), Clefable (26.503%). 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 (76.639%), Rocky Helmet (19.137%), Other (4.224%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Static (59.534%) and Pressure (40.466%). 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 (18.431% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

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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