Is Zapdos viable in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype?

Zapdos is ranked #17 in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype with 9.28% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

Zapdos in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype

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

#0145 Zapdos

ElectricFlying

USAGE 9.3% #17

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

Volt Switch 90.7% Hurricane 89.3% Roost 79.3% Heat Wave 75.1% Thunder Wave 19.4% Thunderbolt 13.0% Defog 11.1% Discharge 8.9%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 45.6% Flyinium Z 35.5% Choice Specs 17.9% Leftovers 0.5% Rocky Helmet 0.4% Electrium Z 0.1% Life Orb 0.0% Choice Scarf 0.0%

Abilities

Static96.5%Pressure3.5%

Common Teammates

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

Ranked #17 with 9.28% usage. Sorted by reliability score.