Zapdos - OU (Over Used) Analysis

Battle Statistics

7.59%

Usage Rate

50.79%

Win Rate

17.36%

Lead Rate

1380

Avg Rating

11080

Total Games

5627

Wins

5453

Losses

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 Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Zapdos currently holds a C tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 7.6% usage rate and 50.8% win rate. This data represents 72,981 games analyzed over 14 days from 05/16/2026 to 05/30/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across 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 Hurricane used in 41.0% of battles. Volt Switch demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.9% Both Hurricane and Volt Switch are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Great Tusk, Kingambit, and Iron Treads in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Araquanid, achieving a 54.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Venusaur, Clefable, and Lokix, while caution is advised against Whimsicott, Keldeo-Resolute, and Cresselia. Particularly effective against Venusaur with a 58.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Zapdos offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Zapdos

4028 games

51.6% Win

5.5% appear

3516 games

52.8% Win

4.8% appear

2684 games

52.8% Win

3.7% appear

2292 games

52.4% Win

3.1% appear

2091 games

51.8% Win

2.9% appear

1875 games

51.1% Win

2.6% appear

1854 games

52.8% Win

2.5% appear

1668 games

50.1% Win

2.3% appear

1638 games

51.6% Win

2.2% appear

1509 games

52.8% Win

2.1% appear

1429 games

53.8% Win

2.0% appear

1234 games

50.4% Win

1.7% appear

1161 games

50.2% Win

1.6% appear

1143 games

53.0% Win

1.6% appear

1124 games

50.6% Win

1.5% appear

1021 games

52.4% Win

1.4% appear

891 games

48.0% Win

1.2% appear

870 games

47.1% Win

1.2% appear

720 games

50.1% Win

1.0% appear

700 games

50.1% Win

1.0% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Zapdos

3465 games

49.8% Win

4.75% appear

2340 games

53.5% Win

3.21% appear

2333 games

48.4% Win

3.20% appear

1734 games

48.1% Win

2.38% appear

1717 games

49.3% Win

2.35% appear

1674 games

45.1% Win

2.29% appear

1639 games

49.8% Win

2.25% appear

1541 games

49.6% Win

2.11% appear

1537 games

50.4% Win

2.11% appear

1440 games

50.6% Win

1.97% appear

1378 games

51.7% Win

1.89% appear

1359 games

50.4% Win

1.86% appear

1328 games

52.4% Win

1.82% appear

1268 games

48.7% Win

1.74% appear

1228 games

48.0% Win

1.68% appear

1142 games

54.5% Win

1.56% appear

1117 games

48.2% Win

1.53% appear

1090 games

46.5% Win

1.49% appear

1030 games

46.7% Win

1.41% appear

1008 games

49.7% Win

1.38% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Zapdos

181 games

54.7% Win

0.25% appear

159 games

54.7% Win

0.22% appear

125 games

54.4% Win

0.17% appear

155 games

54.2% Win

0.21% appear

154 games

53.9% Win

0.21% appear

1429 games

53.8% Win

1.96% appear

427 games

53.2% Win

0.59% appear

177 games

53.1% Win

0.24% appear

1143 games

53.0% Win

1.57% appear

2684 games

52.8% Win

3.68% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Zapdos

139 games

40.3% Win

0.19% appear

145 games

43.5% Win

0.20% appear

142 games

43.7% Win

0.19% appear

339 games

43.7% Win

0.46% appear

385 games

44.2% Win

0.53% appear

669 games

45.0% Win

0.92% appear

515 games

45.6% Win

0.71% appear

150 games

46.0% Win

0.21% appear

225 games

46.2% Win

0.31% appear

249 games

46.6% Win

0.34% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Zapdos performs well against

197 games

58.4% Win

0.27% appear

546 games

57.0% Win

0.75% appear

303 games

56.8% Win

0.42% appear

124 games

56.5% Win

0.17% appear

866 games

55.9% Win

1.19% appear

233 games

55.4% Win

0.32% appear

204 games

55.4% Win

0.28% appear

353 games

55.2% Win

0.48% appear

387 games

54.8% Win

0.53% appear

1142 games

54.5% Win

1.56% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Zapdos

110 games

41.8% Win

0.15% appear

124 games

42.7% Win

0.17% appear

231 games

43.7% Win

0.32% appear

139 games

43.9% Win

0.19% appear

1674 games

45.1% Win

2.29% appear

124 games

45.2% Win

0.17% appear

179 games

45.2% Win

0.25% appear

119 games

45.4% Win

0.16% appear

110 games

45.5% Win

0.15% appear

189 games

45.5% Win

0.26% appear