Is Zapdos-Galar viable in Gen 8 VGC 2022?

Zapdos-Galar is ranked #46 in Gen 8 VGC 2022 with 1.83% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

Zapdos-Galar in Gen 8 VGC 2022

Gen 8 VGC 2022 · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0145 Zapdos-Galar

FightingFlying

USAGE 1.8% #46

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 125

DEF 90

SPA 85

SPD 90

SPE 100

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricIceFlyingPsychicFairy

½×

GrassFightingDark

¼×

Bug

0×

Ground

Moves

Brave Bird 100.0% Close Combat 100.0% Coaching 100.0% U-turn 100.0% Throat Chop 0.0% Protect 0.0% Thunderous Kick 0.0% Dual Wingbeat 0.0%

Items

Iron Ball 100.0% Life Orb 0.0% Weakness Policy 0.0% Safety Goggles 0.0% Choice Band 0.0% Choice Scarf 0.0%

Common Teammates

Pikachu0.0%

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

Ranked #46 with 1.83% usage. Sorted by reliability score.