Battle Statistics
Move Performance Analysis
Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles
⚠️ Important Note:
- This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
- Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
- Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
- For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.
Usage Trend
Win Rate Trend
Performance by Rating Tier
Zapdos-Galar Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Zapdos-Galar currently holds a D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 3.0% usage rate and 51.2% win rate. This data represents 65,255 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/01/2026 to 01/13/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.
Rating Tier Performance
Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.
Key Moves
The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Brave Bird used in 27.1% of battles. Brave Bird demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.7% This move's combination of high popularity and strong win rate makes it a staple choice for competitive play.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Orthworm, achieving a 62.6% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Lilligant-Hisui, Walking Wake, and Sneasler, while caution is advised against Landorus-Therian, Hatterene, and Dondozo. Particularly effective against Lilligant-Hisui with a 64.8% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Zapdos-Galar maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.
Frequent Partners
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
