Is Zapdos viable in Gen 6 Doubles OU?

Zapdos is ranked #24 in Gen 6 Doubles OU with 7.16% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

Zapdos in Gen 6 Doubles OU

Gen 6 Doubles OU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0145 Zapdos

ElectricFlying

USAGE 7.2% #24

ABILITYStatic

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 90

DEF 85

SPA 125

SPD 90

SPE 100

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

IceRock

½×

GrassFightingFlyingBugSteel

0×

Ground

Moves

Thunderbolt 84.2% Hidden Power Ice 74.3% Heat Wave 71.3% Roost 53.9% Discharge 48.7% Tailwind 42.0% Hidden Power Flying 15.0% Ancient Power 8.3%

Items

Assault Vest 32.3% Sitrus Berry 27.9% Leftovers 18.6% Safety Goggles 18.3% Rocky Helmet 1.8% Choice Scarf 0.7% Life Orb 0.1% Choice Specs 0.1%

Abilities

Static99.1%Pressure0.9%

Common Teammates

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #24 with 7.16% usage. Sorted by conservative score.