Zapdos

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Usage Percent
2%
Monthly Rank
#82

Base Stats for Zapdos

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

Best Moves for Zapdos

Roost
flying
95.240%
Hurricane
flying
81.188%
Volt Switch
electric
61.278%
Heat Wave
fire
45.868%
Thunder Wave
electric
39.875%
Discharge
electric
38.378%
Substitute
normal
15.454%
Thunderbolt
electric
11.846%
Other
10.874%

Best Items for Zapdos

Heavy-Duty Boots
89.436%
Rocky Helmet
3.922%
Leftovers
2.735%
Other
3.907%

Best Abilities for Zapdos

Static
84.347%
Pressure
15.653%

Best EV Spreads for Zapdos

Bold
252/
0/
160/
0/
0/
96
20.092%
Calm
248/
0/
8/
0/
252/
0
15.845%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
4/
0/
0
8.695%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
0/
240/
16
6.910%
Bold
248/
0/
244/
0/
0/
16
6.882%
Bold
252/
0/
196/
0/
0/
60
5.939%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Zapdos in Gen 7 Monotype?

The top moves for Zapdos in Gen 7 Monotype are Roost (95.240%), Hurricane (81.188%), Volt Switch (61.278%), Heat Wave (45.868%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Zapdos?

Zapdos synergizes well with Corviknight (69.547%), Dragonite (56.232%), Enamorus (45.628%), Landorus (43.744%). 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 (89.436%), Rocky Helmet (3.922%), Leftovers (2.735%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Zapdos?

The most common abilities for Zapdos are Static (84.347%) and Pressure (15.653%). 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 252/0/160/0/0/96 (20.092% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Zapdos good in Gen 7 Monotype?

Zapdos is currently ranked in the Gen 7 Monotype 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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