Is Zapdos viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Zapdos is ranked #74 in Gen 9 Monotype with 2.45% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Zapdos in Gen 9 Monotype?

The best counter for Zapdos in Gen 9 Monotype is Gliscor with a 68.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Zapdos include Gliscor, Alomomola.

What is the best counter for Zapdos in Gen 9 Monotype?

Gliscor is the best counter for Zapdos in Gen 9 Monotype, KOing or forcing it out in 68.8% of their encounters.

Zapdos counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0145 Zapdos

ElectricFlying

USAGE 2.5% #74

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

Roost 96.9% Hurricane 93.4% Volt Switch 54.2% Thunder Wave 47.3% Discharge 35.4% Heat Wave 30.3% Substitute 20.0% Thunderbolt 16.1%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 81.1% Mirror Herb 10.8% Leftovers 3.9% Choice Specs 1.8% Rocky Helmet 1.0% Choice Scarf 0.6% Life Orb 0.3% Assault Vest 0.2%

Abilities

Static69.4%Pressure30.6%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Gliscor

GroundFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

27.526

68.8% dies 8.83%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Gliscor: 166-196 (46.8 - 55.3%) -- 71.1% chance to 2HKO

View Gliscor counters → Teams with Gliscor →

Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK

27.864

3.1% dies 3.29%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Alomomola Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Zapdos: 121-144 (31.5 - 37.5%) -- 86.8% chance to 3HKO

View Alomomola counters → Teams with Alomomola →

Ranked #74 with 2.45% usage. Sorted by reliability score.