Ranked results
Ranked games from Oct 19, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 (patches 32–37) · patch 37 only. Lower average placement is better (1–8).
Base stats
| Stat | ★ Zapdos | ★★ Zapdos | ★★★ Zapdos |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 1,760 | 2,968 | 5,099 |
| Attack | 70 | 122 | 212 |
| Sp. Atk | 123 | 215 | 373 |
| Defense | 68 | 75 | 83 |
| Sp. Def | 88 | 99 | 110 |
| Attack speed | 0.80 | 0.89 | 0.99 |
| Range | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Crit % | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Energy (start / max) | 0 / 55 | 0 / 55 | 0 / 55 |
Base stats, without items and type bonuses.
Ability: Thunder
★★ 3 lightning bolts strike where enemies are densest (5 in Rain), damaging and paralyzing those around each one. Power 223/390/752 (100% Sp. Atk)
★★★ A lightning bolt strikes every enemy, damaging and paralyzing those around each one. Power 223/390/752 (100% Sp. Atk)
Second form: Drill Peck (physical)
The ability above is the default special form. Which form it uses depends on its items (Attack or Sp. Atk).
★★ Spins like a drill into its target: a big Flying blow that breaks its shield and leaves Worn status; can crit. Can be a critical hit. Worn 4s (−18% Defense and Sp. Def). Power 630/1101/2122 (100% Attack)
★★★ Spins like a drill and pierces the line up to its target: a big Flying blow to everyone it touches that breaks their shields and leaves Worn status; can crit. Can be a critical hit. Worn 4s (−18% Defense and Sp. Def). Power 630/1101/2122 (100% Attack)
Popular items
Choice Specs19.5%
Quick Claw16.8%
Share of ranked boards with item data for Zapdos, from the comps it plays in.
Best comps with Zapdos
- SPsychic · Mewtwo & Starmie








#1.93399 games · in 93% of boards - SPsychic · Mewtwo & Zapdos








#2.081,930 games · in 82% of boards - SFire · Zapdos & Arcanine








#2.24133 games · in 93% of boards - SFlying · Aerodactyl & Zapdos








#2.471,839 games · in 90% of boards - SPsychic · Starmie & Zapdos








#2.60124 games · in 84% of boards - SFlying · Moltres & Butterfree








#2.93115 games · in 94% of boards
Comps with 100+ games, best average placement first. Each opens its full guide in the app.