Last Updated: 10/10/2026 14:10 [UTC]

Zapdos

Tier C

OU (Over Used)

6.79%Usage Rate
50.81%Win Rate
15.98%Lead Rate
1272Avg Rating

20262 recorded team appearances · 10295 wins · 9967 losses · 09/26/2026–10/10/2026

Recorded Move Team Uses

Top 10 moves with 10+ recorded team uses

Hurricane Recorded use in 7214 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (35.6%) 3707 winning team uses of 7214 recorded team uses
51.4%
Volt Switch Recorded use in 6418 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (31.7%) 3456 winning team uses of 6418 recorded team uses
53.8%
Roost Recorded use in 4024 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (19.9%) 2108 winning team uses of 4024 recorded team uses
52.4%
Thunder Wave Recorded use in 2214 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (10.9%) 1154 winning team uses of 2214 recorded team uses
52.1%
Heat Wave Recorded use in 2101 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (10.4%) 1059 winning team uses of 2101 recorded team uses
50.4%
Discharge Recorded use in 1645 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (8.1%) 858 winning team uses of 1645 recorded team uses
52.2%
Thunderbolt Recorded use in 1549 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (7.6%) 826 winning team uses of 1549 recorded team uses
53.3%
U-turn Recorded use in 976 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (4.8%) 487 winning team uses of 976 recorded team uses
49.9%
Thunder Recorded use in 771 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (3.8%) 358 winning team uses of 771 recorded team uses
46.4%
Weather Ball Recorded use in 475 of 20262 distinct recorded team appearances (2.3%) 255 winning team uses of 475 recorded team uses
53.7%

Team win rate among recorded uses · bars centered at 50%

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually recorded as used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Each side counts once per battle for this Pokémon and move, even after repeated uses or duplicate saved records. Both teams in a mirror battle count separately.
  • The use proportion divides recorded team uses by this Pokémon's distinct recorded team appearances under the same period, format, rating and OTS filters. Win rate divides winning team uses by recorded team uses.
  • Unused moves, unselected Pokémon and missing or misattributed move records limit comparisons. Name and form resolution may omit or mix move records. No records do not imply a 0% win rate.
  • These team outcomes do not show that a move increases the chance of winning.
  • For moveset adoption rates, refer to Smogon Stats.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Usage by rating

Win rate by rating

Chart data
Trends
Period / bandUsage %Win %Team slotsRecorded appearances with win/lossStatus
Period 1: 2026/09/26 23:07–2026/09/30 15:45 JST 6.86 51.28 74642 5121 Observed
Period 2: 2026/09/30 15:46–2026/10/03 23:49 JST 7.01 50.06 74642 5234 Observed
Period 3: 2026/10/03 23:49–2026/10/07 09:55 JST 6.79 51.42 74640 5068 Observed
Period 4: 2026/10/07 09:55–2026/10/10 23:06 JST 6.48 50.49 74640 4839 Observed
Rating bands
Period / bandUsage %Win %Team slotsRecorded appearances with win/lossStatus
~R1084 4.61 53.73 60200 2775 Observed
~R1156 5.70 53.47 59416 3389 Observed
~R1268 7.51 51.33 59484 4467 Observed
~R1398 8.46 49.31 59960 5074 Observed
R1398~ 7.66 48.21 59504 4557 Observed

Zapdos Observed Statistics

Performance Metrics

Zapdos has a reported usage rate of 6.79% and win rate of 50.81% in OU (Over Used) (displayed tier: C). The report covers 09/26/2026 to 10/10/2026, with 149,282 recorded battles. 10,295 wins and 9,967 losses (20,262 recorded team appearances). Usage is recorded team appearances divided by twice the report battle count; win rate is wins divided by wins plus losses for teams containing this Pokemon. Neither metric measures individual strength. Small samples can produce extreme percentages.

Usage Trends

Usage was 6.86% in the first available period (Period 1: 2026/09/26 23:07–2026/09/30 15:45 JST; n=74,642 team slots) and 6.48% in the last available period (Period 4: 2026/10/07 09:55–2026/10/10 23:06 JST; n=74,640 team slots), a change of -0.38 percentage points. This endpoint comparison does not describe every intervening period or explain the cause; small samples can fluctuate substantially. Periods without sample counts are excluded. Win rate was 51.28% in the first available period (Period 1: 2026/09/26 23:07–2026/09/30 15:45 JST; n=5,121 recorded appearances) and 50.49% in the last available period (Period 4: 2026/10/07 09:55–2026/10/10 23:06 JST; n=4,839 recorded appearances), a change of -0.79 percentage points. This endpoint comparison does not describe every intervening period or explain the cause; small samples can fluctuate substantially. Periods without sample counts are excluded.

Rating-band Observations

Across 5 available rating bands, usage ranged from 4.61% (~R1084; n=60,200 team slots) to 8.46% (~R1398; n=59,960 team slots), a spread of 3.85 percentage points. Overall usage was 6.79%. Bands use battle-average ratings, not individual player skill. Missing bands are excluded; differences are descriptive, not evidence of statistical significance.

Recorded Moves

Among the returned moves, Hurricane has the largest recorded team-use count (7,214; ties may occur). Move counts refer to distinct team appearances with a recorded use by this Pokemon, counting each side once per battle. The displayed percentage divides that count by this Pokemon's distinct recorded team appearances under the same report filters. Both sides of a mirror battle count separately. This is not moveset adoption. Unused moves and missing move records cannot be distinguished here. These data do not establish which move is strongest or underused.

Teammate Observations

In the returned frequent-teammate sample: Great Tusk: 52.1% wins in 7,794 recorded pair observations; Kingambit: 52.1% wins in 4,109 recorded pair observations; Slowking-Galar: 51.5% wins in 3,904 recorded pair observations. These are team-level outcomes with both Pokemon on the roster, not a measurement of synergy. Other teammates, player selection and small samples can affect these percentages.

Opponent-team Observations

Returned higher-win-rate opponent group: Cloyster: 63.0% wins in 238 recorded pair observations; Azumarill: 61.2% wins in 214 recorded pair observations; Metagross: 61.1% wins in 265 recorded pair observations. Returned lower-win-rate opponent group: Ogerpon-Cornerstone: 39.3% wins in 285 recorded pair observations; Cresselia: 44.1% wins in 564 recorded pair observations; Iron Moth: 44.4% wins in 1,510 recorded pair observations. Wins refer to the team containing the focal Pokemon when the named Pokemon was on the opposing roster. They are not direct one-on-one results or proof of a counter; sample sizes and other team members matter.

Interpretation Limits

These summaries describe the collected battles within the report period. Team composition, player selection, repeated players and incomplete records can affect results. Differences do not establish causation, statistical significance or a recommended build.

The groups below summarize recorded team outcomes. Partner and opponent win rates do not measure synergy or direct one-on-one matchups. Small samples and other team members can affect results.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates · bars centered at 50%

Great Tusk
Great Tusk7794 recorded pair observations · 5.22 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.1%
Kingambit
Kingambit4109 recorded pair observations · 2.75 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.1%
Slowking-Galar
Slowking-Galar3904 recorded pair observations · 2.62 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.5%
Gholdengo
Gholdengo3689 recorded pair observations · 2.47 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.4%
Cinderace
Cinderace3634 recorded pair observations · 2.43 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.1%
Iron Treads
Iron Treads2866 recorded pair observations · 1.92 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.0%
Ogerpon-Wellspring
Ogerpon-Wellspring2852 recorded pair observations · 1.91 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.7%
Dragapult
Dragapult2829 recorded pair observations · 1.90 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
50.6%
Kyurem
Kyurem2766 recorded pair observations · 1.85 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.1%
Samurott-Hisui
Samurott-Hisui2524 recorded pair observations · 1.69 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.9%
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant2300 recorded pair observations · 1.54 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.7%
Pelipper
Pelipper2296 recorded pair observations · 1.54 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
50.0%
Rillaboom
Rillaboom1923 recorded pair observations · 1.29 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
53.2%
Ting-Lu
Ting-Lu1838 recorded pair observations · 1.23 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.4%
Primarina
Primarina1744 recorded pair observations · 1.17 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.2%
Zamazenta-*
Zamazenta-*1744 recorded pair observations · 1.17 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
50.6%
Alomomola
Alomomola1724 recorded pair observations · 1.15 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
50.9%
Dragonite
Dragonite1550 recorded pair observations · 1.04 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.0%
Hatterene
Hatterene1547 recorded pair observations · 1.04 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.8%
Heatran
Heatran1516 recorded pair observations · 1.02 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.2%

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents · bars centered at 50%

Great Tusk
Great Tusk5693 recorded pair observations · 3.81 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
49.0%
Gholdengo
Gholdengo4384 recorded pair observations · 2.94 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
49.6%
Kingambit
Kingambit4055 recorded pair observations · 2.72 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
48.2%
Ogerpon-Wellspring
Ogerpon-Wellspring2944 recorded pair observations · 1.97 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
47.4%
Dragonite
Dragonite2915 recorded pair observations · 1.95 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
50.0%
Zamazenta-*
Zamazenta-*2890 recorded pair observations · 1.94 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
48.7%
Dragapult
Dragapult2785 recorded pair observations · 1.87 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.7%
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant2784 recorded pair observations · 1.86 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
48.7%
Gliscor
Gliscor2658 recorded pair observations · 1.78 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
50.3%
Corviknight
Corviknight2641 recorded pair observations · 1.77 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
51.7%
Raging Bolt
Raging Bolt2409 recorded pair observations · 1.61 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
44.5%
Slowking-Galar
Slowking-Galar2375 recorded pair observations · 1.59 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
47.6%
Hatterene
Hatterene2374 recorded pair observations · 1.59 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
48.6%
Cinderace
Cinderace2297 recorded pair observations · 1.54 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
48.1%
Landorus-Therian
Landorus-Therian2131 recorded pair observations · 1.43 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
49.3%
Alomomola
Alomomola2078 recorded pair observations · 1.39 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
49.6%
Samurott-Hisui
Samurott-Hisui2072 recorded pair observations · 1.39 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
48.8%
Kyurem
Kyurem1984 recorded pair observations · 1.33 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
45.5%
Iron Treads
Iron Treads1880 recorded pair observations · 1.26 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
47.6%
Darkrai
Darkrai1746 recorded pair observations · 1.17 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
49.3%

Higher Win-rate Partners

Returned teammates above the focal Pokemon's overall win rate · bars centered at 50%

Quaquaval
Quaquaval338 recorded pair observations · 0.23 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
57.7%
Volcanion
Volcanion260 recorded pair observations · 0.17 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
56.1%
Weezing-Galar
Weezing-Galar367 recorded pair observations · 0.25 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
54.8%
Excadrill
Excadrill668 recorded pair observations · 0.45 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
53.7%
Iron Crown
Iron Crown596 recorded pair observations · 0.40 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
53.7%
Sinistcha
Sinistcha216 recorded pair observations · 0.14 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
53.7%
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola355 recorded pair observations · 0.24 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
53.5%
Tyranitar
Tyranitar890 recorded pair observations · 0.60 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
53.3%
Rillaboom
Rillaboom1923 recorded pair observations · 1.29 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
53.2%
Toxicroak
Toxicroak614 recorded pair observations · 0.41 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
52.8%

Lower Win-rate Partners

Returned teammates below the focal Pokemon's overall win rate · bars centered at 50%

Politoed
Politoed242 recorded pair observations · 0.16 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
38.8%
Swampert
Swampert516 recorded pair observations · 0.35 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
42.8%
Gengar
Gengar245 recorded pair observations · 0.16 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
44.9%
Goodra-Hisui
Goodra-Hisui308 recorded pair observations · 0.21 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
45.8%
Clodsire
Clodsire312 recorded pair observations · 0.21 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
46.8%
Gliscor
Gliscor1270 recorded pair observations · 0.85 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
46.9%
Garchomp
Garchomp879 recorded pair observations · 0.59 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
47.2%
Serperior
Serperior501 recorded pair observations · 0.34 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
47.3%
Ursaluna
Ursaluna453 recorded pair observations · 0.30 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
47.5%
Tinkaton
Tinkaton498 recorded pair observations · 0.33 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
47.6%

Higher Win-rate Opponent Teams

Returned opponents above the focal Pokemon's overall win rate · bars centered at 50%

Cloyster
Cloyster238 recorded pair observations · 0.16 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
63.0%
Azumarill
Azumarill214 recorded pair observations · 0.14 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
61.2%
Metagross
Metagross265 recorded pair observations · 0.18 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
61.1%
Zoroark-Hisui
Zoroark-Hisui262 recorded pair observations · 0.18 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
61.1%
Quaquaval
Quaquaval356 recorded pair observations · 0.24 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
60.4%
Milotic
Milotic216 recorded pair observations · 0.14 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
58.8%
Regieleki
Regieleki258 recorded pair observations · 0.17 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
57.8%
Talonflame
Talonflame276 recorded pair observations · 0.18 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
56.2%
Tinkaton
Tinkaton390 recorded pair observations · 0.26 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
55.6%
Gengar
Gengar335 recorded pair observations · 0.22 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
55.5%

Lower Win-rate Opponent Teams

Returned opponents below the focal Pokemon's overall win rate · bars centered at 50%

Ogerpon-Cornerstone
Ogerpon-Cornerstone285 recorded pair observations · 0.19 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
39.3%
Cresselia
Cresselia564 recorded pair observations · 0.38 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
44.1%
Iron Moth
Iron Moth1510 recorded pair observations · 1.01 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
44.4%
Raging Bolt
Raging Bolt2409 recorded pair observations · 1.61 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
44.5%
Araquanid
Araquanid371 recorded pair observations · 0.25 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
45.3%
Ninetales
Ninetales593 recorded pair observations · 0.40 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
45.4%
Kyurem
Kyurem1984 recorded pair observations · 1.33 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
45.5%
Hoopa-Unbound
Hoopa-Unbound603 recorded pair observations · 0.40 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
45.6%
Armarouge
Armarouge244 recorded pair observations · 0.16 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
46.3%
Enamorus
Enamorus712 recorded pair observations · 0.48 pair observations per 100 analyzed battles
46.4%