Zapdos stats, sets and usage in Smogon XY VGC2015
Zapdos is a competitive Pokémon tracked on Pokékipe for the XY VGC2015 format. Below: Zapdos's current usage rate, top moves, held items, common ability picks, EV spreads, frequent teammates, and the best checks and counters — all derived from Smogon's monthly Pokémon Showdown statistics.
Teammates — Zapdos (XY VGC2015)
Quick factsZapdos sees 6.0% usage in XY VGC2015 (ELO 1760) during July 2026. Its signature move is Thunderbolt (98.5%), typically holding Rocky Helmet (61.9%) with the Pressure (100.0%) ability. Often paired with Aegislash (57.3%).Smogon chaos XY VGC2015 July 2026, 3,556 battles, Elite (1760) · Methodology
Top abilities
#20 by weighted usage
Top Tera types
- Nothing100.0%
