Zapdos-Galar

Zapdos-Galar

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 02/11/2026 01:07 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.03%
Usage Rate
46.94%
Win Rate
34.23%
Lead Rate
1385
Avg Rating
1337
Total Games
627
Wins
710
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-Galar Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Zapdos-Galar currently holds a E tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 46.9% win rate. This data represents 65,009 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/28/2026 to 02/11/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. 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 30.6% of battles. U-turn demonstrates the highest win rate at 47.1% While Brave Bird is the most popular choice, U-turn shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Pecharunt, Gliscor, and Darkrai in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Raging Bolt, achieving a 56.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Tornadus-Therian, Rillaboom, and Samurott-Hisui, while caution is advised against Meowscarada, Zapdos, and Glimmora. Particularly effective against Tornadus-Therian with a 57.8% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Zapdos-Galar currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Zapdos-Galar
597 games
47.1% Win
0.9% appear
525 games
47.8% Win
0.8% appear
517 games
47.8% Win
0.8% appear
482 games
46.7% Win
0.7% appear
477 games
47.4% Win
0.7% appear
154 games
46.1% Win
0.2% appear
152 games
53.3% Win
0.2% appear
133 games
54.9% Win
0.2% appear
121 games
41.3% Win
0.2% appear
105 games
56.2% Win
0.2% appear
102 games
48.0% Win
0.2% appear
100 games
34.0% Win
0.1% appear
92 games
51.1% Win
0.1% appear
92 games
38.0% Win
0.1% appear
84 games
40.5% Win
0.1% appear
80 games
45.0% Win
0.1% appear
72 games
45.8% Win
0.1% appear
70 games
47.1% Win
0.1% appear
70 games
51.4% Win
0.1% appear
68 games
42.6% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Zapdos-Galar
443 games
46.3% Win
0.68% appear
272 games
43.4% Win
0.42% appear
252 games
49.2% Win
0.39% appear
212 games
53.3% Win
0.33% appear
207 games
47.3% Win
0.32% appear
206 games
48.1% Win
0.32% appear
205 games
47.3% Win
0.32% appear
203 games
45.3% Win
0.31% appear
191 games
44.0% Win
0.29% appear
156 games
43.6% Win
0.24% appear
156 games
51.3% Win
0.24% appear
155 games
53.5% Win
0.24% appear
152 games
43.4% Win
0.23% appear
152 games
46.0% Win
0.23% appear
141 games
46.8% Win
0.22% appear
138 games
48.5% Win
0.21% appear
132 games
46.2% Win
0.20% appear
130 games
45.4% Win
0.20% appear
130 games
47.7% Win
0.20% appear
128 games
46.9% Win
0.20% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Zapdos-Galar
105 games
56.2% Win
0.16% appear
133 games
54.9% Win
0.20% appear
68 games
54.4% Win
0.10% appear
152 games
53.3% Win
0.23% appear
70 games
51.4% Win
0.11% appear
92 games
51.1% Win
0.14% appear
65 games
50.8% Win
0.10% appear
102 games
48.0% Win
0.16% appear
517 games
47.8% Win
0.80% appear
525 games
47.8% Win
0.81% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Zapdos-Galar
100 games
34.0% Win
0.15% appear
92 games
38.0% Win
0.14% appear
84 games
40.5% Win
0.13% appear
121 games
41.3% Win
0.19% appear
68 games
42.6% Win
0.10% appear
63 games
42.9% Win
0.10% appear
67 games
44.8% Win
0.10% appear
80 games
45.0% Win
0.12% appear
72 games
45.8% Win
0.11% appear
154 games
46.1% Win
0.24% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Zapdos-Galar performs well against
90 games
57.8% Win
0.14% appear
103 games
55.3% Win
0.16% appear
155 games
53.5% Win
0.24% appear
212 games
53.3% Win
0.33% appear
73 games
52.0% Win
0.11% appear
156 games
51.3% Win
0.24% appear
117 games
50.4% Win
0.18% appear
252 games
49.2% Win
0.39% appear
74 games
48.6% Win
0.11% appear
138 games
48.5% Win
0.21% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Zapdos-Galar
62 games
35.5% Win
0.10% appear
100 games
36.0% Win
0.15% appear
120 games
38.3% Win
0.18% appear
125 games
40.0% Win
0.19% appear
85 games
42.4% Win
0.13% appear
152 games
43.4% Win
0.23% appear
272 games
43.4% Win
0.42% appear
156 games
43.6% Win
0.24% appear
107 games
43.9% Win
0.16% appear
82 games
43.9% Win
0.13% appear