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Zapdos

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Usage Percent
15%
Monthly Rank
#7

Base Stats for Zapdos

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

Best Moves for Zapdos

Roost
flying
93.779%
Volt Switch
electric
84.913%
Hurricane
flying
75.132%
Defog
flying
62.843%
Heat Wave
fire
48.610%
Thunderbolt
electric
8.788%
Hidden Power Ice
ice
8.439%
Other
17.497%

Best Teammates for Zapdos

Best Items for Zapdos

Heavy-Duty Boots
82.245%
Flyinium Z
8.997%
Choice Specs
4.128%
Other
4.629%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Static
97.098%
Pressure
2.902%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Bold
248/
0/
220/
0/
0/
40
17.535%
Bold
248/
0/
188/
0/
0/
72
13.423%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
8/
0/
0
12.181%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
10.810%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
10.028%
Bold
248/
0/
252/
0/
8/
0
6.211%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in Gen 9 National Dex?

The top moves for Zapdos in Gen 9 National Dex are Roost (93.779%), Volt Switch (84.913%), Hurricane (75.132%), Defog (62.843%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Alomomola (45.656%), Gholdengo (27.171%), Tyranitar-Mega (26.462%), Landorus-Therian (23.263%). 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 (82.245%), Flyinium Z (8.997%), Choice Specs (4.128%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Static (97.098%) and Pressure (2.902%). 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 248/0/220/0/0/40 (17.535% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Zapdos good in Gen 9 National Dex?

Zapdos is currently ranked in the Gen 9 National Dex 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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