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Zapdos

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Usage Percent
6%

Base Stats for Zapdos

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

Best Moves for Zapdos

Vendaval
flying
98.941%
Respiro
flying
92.935%
Voltiocambio
electric
76.101%
Onda Trueno
electric
48.655%
Chispazo
electric
22.681%
Ida y Vuelta
bug
21.903%
Onda Ígnea
fire
21.827%
Other
16.957%

Best Teammates for Zapdos

Best Items for Zapdos

Botas Gruesas
80.539%
Casco Dentado
12.542%
Gafas Elección
3.406%
Other
3.513%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Elec. Estática
99.839%
Presión
0.161%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Osada
248/
0/
252/
8/
0/
0
17.424%
Osada
248/
0/
244/
0/
0/
16
11.366%
Osada
248/
0/
252/
0/
8/
0
11.278%
Miedosa
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
7.474%
Osada
248/
0/
252/
0/
0/
8
6.780%
Serena
248/
0/
0/
8/
252/
0
6.075%
Miedosa
16/
0/
0/
252/
0/
240
4.003%
Osada
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
3.918%
Osada
248/
0/
148/
8/
104/
0
3.837%
Osada
248/
0/
228/
0/
0/
32
3.351%
Miedosa
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
2.543%
Miedosa
48/
0/
0/
240/
0/
220
2.294%
Osada
252/
0/
252/
4/
0/
0
2.064%
Miedosa
40/
0/
0/
252/
0/
216
1.365%
Osada
252/
0/
240/
0/
0/
16
1.199%
Osada
248/
0/
200/
0/
0/
60
1.196%
Miedosa
252/
0/
72/
0/
0/
184
1.113%
Miedosa
80/
0/
0/
180/
8/
240
1.065%
Osada
252/
0/
252/
0/
0/
4
0.954%
Osada
248/
0/
248/
0/
0/
12
0.911%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Zapdos in Gen 9 OU are Vendaval (98.941%), Respiro (92.935%), Voltiocambio (76.101%), Onda Trueno (48.655%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Great Tusk (36.590%), Kingambit (32.363%), Iron Treads (27.251%), Slowking-Galar (24.341%). 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 Botas Gruesas (80.539%), Casco Dentado (12.542%), Gafas Elección (3.406%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Elec. Estática (99.839%) and Presión (0.161%). 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 Osada with 248/0/252/8/0/0 (17.424% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Zapdos good in Gen 9 OU?

Zapdos is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU 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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