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 Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Zapdos currently holds a C tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 6.7% usage rate and 50.9% win rate. This data represents 55,693 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/15/2026 to 08/29/2026.
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 Hurricane used in 42.9% of battles. Volt Switch demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.6% Both Hurricane and Volt Switch are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Great Tusk, Kingambit, and Slowking-Galar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Skeledirge, achieving a 58.9% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Hydrapple, Goodra-Hisui, and Grimmsnarl, while caution is advised against Ogerpon-Cornerstone, Volcanion, and Venusaur. Particularly effective against Hydrapple with a 59.4% 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
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
