Zapdos-Galar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U-turn
- Stomping Tantrum/ Drill Peck
The combination of powerful STAB moves, great Speed, and decent base Attack make Galarian Zapdos a good add-on to every Fighting team. Choice Scarf allows Galarian Zapdos to outpace and OHKO faster threats such as Barraskewda, Weavile, Arctozolt under hail, and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock damage. Stomping Tantrum helps with Tapu Koko and Aegislash, while Drill Peck is an option to avoid recoil, as Galarian Zapdos is prone to being worn down by residual damage. U-turn is what sets Galarian Zapdos apart from other Choice Scarf users like Buzzwole and Terrakion, as it allows it to pivot out against physically defensive checks like Slowbro, Toxapex, and Galarian Corsola. Cobalion is a good teammate that can offer Stealth Rock support and check Fairy types, and, in return, Galarian Zapdos can switch into Ground and Fighting moves. Strong wallbreakers such as Pangoro, Urshifu-R, Heracross, and Terrakion are good partners since Galarian Zapdos can pivot them in with U-turn.
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