Monotype SubRoost Zapdos (Electric)

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Zapdos @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: SubRoost
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 16 HP / 240 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Discharge
- Hurricane
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Zapdos is a staple on Electric teams due to its immunity to Ground-type moves. Substitute in tandem with Pressure lets Zapdos PP stall foes that it outspeeds like Kyurem, Landorus-T, and non-Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine. Discharge is preferred over its other Electric-type STAB moves, since it allows Zapdos to spread paralysis among foes like Dragonite with much more ease, thus crippling them and preventing them from becoming long-term threats. Hurricane provides consistent damage against threats like Great Tusk, Zamazenta, and Volcarona, which can hamper the momentum of Electric teams significantly. Roost provides reliable recovery behind Substitute and solidifies its longevity on the field. 16 EVs invested in HP ensure that Zapdos can use Substitute four times consecutively while ensuring that Toxapex doesn't break its Substitute.

Iron Hands is a remarkable teammate for Zapdos, as it can take care of foes like Ogerpon-C, Tyranitar, Gliscor, and Landorus with Drain Punch and Ice Punch. In return, Zapdos acts as a switch-in to Ground-type moves and threatens foes like Sinistcha and Iron Valiant with Hurricane, which may be problematic for Iron Hands to handle alone. Rotom-W and Zapdos leverage their immunity to Ground-type moves together, with the former acting as a pivot with Volt Switch and spreading burn through Will-O-Wisp, thus making it easier for the latter to handle physical threats like opposing Iron Hands, Kingambit, and Dragonite. Sandy Shocks makes monumental contributions for Zapdos by not only setting entry hazards but also providing an Electric immunity, which makes it easier for the pair to handle threats like non-Air Balloon Raging Bolt and opposing Zapdos. Furthermore, Sandy Shocks acts as a vital pivot with the help of Volt Switch. Assault Vest Magnezone can deal with foes like Flutter Mane with considerable ease, which Zapdos may have trouble dealing with otherwise. Choice Scarf Pawmot not only takes out Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Greninja for Zapdos, but it can also use Revival Blessing to grant Zapdos a second chance to wreak havoc, thus proving pivotal in the Fighting, Grass, and Bug matchups in particular. Lastly, Regieleki is a swift late-game sweeper owing to its extremely high Speed stat and strong STAB moves boosted by Transistor. Furthermore, it can remove hazards with Rapid Spin, which allows Zapdos to come in easily in case its Heavy-Duty Boots have been removed.

[SET CREDITS]
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Zapdos is a staple on Electric teams due to its immunity to Ground-type moves, accredited to the fact that its a part-Flying type Pokemon (Fluff). Substitute lets Zapdos pressure stall foes that have their speed lesser than Base Power 100, for example, it outspeeds like (refrain from mentioning specific base stats on analyses) Kyurem, Landorus-T, and non-Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine. Discharge is preferred over its other Electric-type STAB moves, since it allows Zapdos to spread paralysis among foes like Greninja and Weavile with much more ease, thus crippling them and preventing them from becoming long-term threats. Hurricane is the secondary STAB move used here to provide consistent damage against threats like Great Tusk, Zamazenta, and Volcarona, which can hamper the momentum of Electric teams significantly. Roost provides reliable recovery behind Substitute and solidifies its longevity on the field. Heavy-Duty Boots are preferred over Leftovers to allow Zapdos to come on the field repeatedly without any drawbacks. (Fluff since leftovers isnt mentioned in the analysis) 16 EVs invested in HP ensure that Zapdos can use Substitute four times consecutively.

Iron Hands is a remarkable teammate for Zapdos, as it can take care of foes like Greninja and Meowscarada (i would change this to smthing like ogerpon-c since they would outspeed hands and change their types with protean) with Drain Punch and OHKO foes like Gliscor with Ice Punch. In return, Zapdos acts as a switch-in to Ground-type moves and threatens foes like Sinistcha and Iron Valiant with Hurricane, which may be problematic for Iron Hands to handle alone. Rotom-W and Zapdos leverage their immunity to Ground-type moves together, with the former acting as a pivot with Volt Switch and spreading burn through Will-O-Wisp, thus making it easier for the latter to handle physical threats like opposing Iron Hands, Kingambit, and Dragonite. Sandy Shocks makes monumental contributions for Zapdos by not only setting hazards with Stealth Rock and Spikes, but also providing an Electric immunity, since Zapdos takes neutral damage from Electric-type attacks; this makes (fluff) which it easier for the pair to handle threats like Thundurus-T (has volt absorb) Raging Bolt and opposing Zapdos. Furthermore, Sandy Shocks acts as a vital pivot with the help of Volt Switch, and it is an incredible asset in the mirror matchup thanks to its part-Ground typing (fluff, youve already mentioned this before). Air Balloon Magnezone is an incredible teammate for Zapdos, as its ability to trap and KO Steel-type foes like Choice-locked Iron Treads and Excadrill with Magnet Pull and IronPress makes it easier for Zapdos to break opposing teams, considering the aforementioned foes are difficult for Zapdos to break on its own. Pawmot provides an option of revival with the help of Revival Blessing, as it can simply revive Zapdos and grant it a second chance to wreak havoc, thus proving pivotal in the Fighting, Grass, and Bug matchups in particular. (reword this since its mostly fluff, just mention pawmot can use revival blessing to give zapdos another chance to handle those types) Lastly, Regieleki is a swift late-game sweeper owing to its extremely high Speed stat. (mention as well transistor boosting its electric stabs) Furthermore, it can remove hazards with Rapid Spin, which allows Zapdos to come in easily in case its Heavy-Duty Boots have been knocked off.
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Zapdos is a staple on Electric teams due to its immunity to Ground-type moves. Substitute lets Zapdos pressure stall foes that it outspeeds like Kyurem, Landorus-T, and non-Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine. Discharge is preferred over its other Electric-type STAB moves, since it allows Zapdos to spread paralysis among foes like Greninja and Weavile (would change with smth like dragonite since gren and weavile outspeed) with much more ease, thus crippling them and preventing them from becoming long-term threats. Hurricane is the secondary STAB move used here to provide (fluff) provides consistent damage against threats like Great Tusk, Zamazenta, and Volcarona, which can hamper the momentum of Electric teams significantly. Roost provides reliable recovery behind Substitute and solidifies its longevity on the field. 16 EVs invested in HP ensure that Zapdos can use Substitute four times consecutively.

Iron Hands is a remarkable teammate for Zapdos, as it can take care of foes like Ogerpon-C and Tyranitar with Drain Punch and OHKO foes like Gliscor with Ice Punch. In return, Zapdos acts as a switch-in to Ground-type moves and threatens foes like Sinistcha and Iron Valiant with Hurricane, which may be problematic for Iron Hands to handle alone. Rotom-W and Zapdos leverage their immunity to Ground-type moves together, with the former acting as a pivot with Volt Switch and spreading burn through Will-O-Wisp, thus making it easier for the latter to handle physical threats like opposing Iron Hands, Kingambit, and Dragonite. Sandy Shocks makes monumental contributions for Zapdos by not only setting hazards with Stealth Rock and Spikes, but also providing an Electric immunity, which makes it easier for the pair to handle threats like non-Air Balloon Raging Bolt and opposing Zapdos. Furthermore, Sandy Shocks acts as a vital pivot with the help of Volt Switch. Air Balloon Magnezone is an incredible teammate for Zapdos, as its ability to trap and KO Steel-type foes like Choice-locked Iron Treads and Excadrill with Magnet Pull and IronPress makes it easier for Zapdos to break opposing teams, considering the aforementioned foes are difficult for Zapdos to break on its own. Pawmot can use Revival Blessing to grant Zapdos a second chance to wreak havoc, thus proving pivotal in the Fighting, Grass, and Bug matchups in particular. Lastly, Regieleki is a swift late-game sweeper owing to its extremely high Speed stat and strong STAB moves, courtesy of boosted by Transistor. Furthermore, it can remove hazards with Rapid Spin, which allows Zapdos to come in easily in case its Heavy-Duty Boots have been knocked off.

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Zapdos @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: SubRoost
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 16 HP / 240 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Discharge
- Hurricane
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Zapdos is a staple on Electric teams due to its immunity to Ground-type moves. Substitute lets Zapdos pressure stall foes that it outspeeds like Kyurem, Landorus-T, and non-Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine. Discharge is preferred over its other Electric-type STAB moves, since it allows Zapdos to spread paralysis among foes like Dragonite with much more ease, thus crippling them and preventing them from becoming long-term threats. Hurricane provides consistent damage against threats like Great Tusk, Zamazenta, and Volcarona, which can hamper the momentum of Electric teams significantly. Roost provides reliable recovery behind Substitute and solidifies its longevity on the field. 16 EVs invested in HP ensure that Zapdos can use Substitute four times consecutively. [Pex doesnt break your sub also.]

Iron Hands is a remarkable teammate for Zapdos, as it can take care of foes like Ogerpon-C, Tyranitar, Gliscor, and Landorus with Drain Punch and Ice Punch and Tyranitar with Drain Punch and OHKO foes like Gliscor with Ice Punch. In return, Zapdos acts as a switch-in to Ground-type moves and threatens foes like Sinistcha and Iron Valiant with Hurricane, which may be problematic for Iron Hands to handle alone. Rotom-W and Zapdos leverage their immunity to Ground-type moves together, with the former acting as a pivot with Volt Switch and spreading burn through Will-O-Wisp, thus making it easier for the latter to handle physical threats like opposing Iron Hands, Kingambit, and Dragonite. Sandy Shocks makes monumental contributions for Zapdos by not only setting entry hazards with Stealth Rock and Spikes, but also providing an Electric immunity, which makes it easier for the pair to handle threats like non-Air Balloon Raging Bolt and opposing Zapdos. Furthermore, Sandy Shocks acts as a vital pivot with the help of Volt Switch. Air Balloon Magnezone is an incredible teammate for Zapdos, as its ability to trap and KO Steel-type foes like Choice-locked Iron Treads and Excadrill with Magnet Pull and IronPress makes it easier for Zapdos to break opposing teams, considering the aforementioned foes are difficult for Zapdos to break on its own. [I honestly would just change the set to AV zone: We dont actually have a id press set rn and AV is nice to deal with Specs Flutter Mane.] Choice Scarf Pawmot not only takes out Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Greninja for Zapdos, but it can also use Revival Blessing to grant Zapdos a second chance to wreak havoc, thus proving pivotal in the Fighting, Grass, and Bug matchups in particular. Lastly, Regieleki is a swift late-game sweeper owing to its extremely high-Speed stat and strong STAB moves boosted by Transistor. Furthermore, it can remove hazards with Rapid Spin, which allows Zapdos to come in easily in case its Heavy-Duty Boots have been knocked off.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/

Grammar checked by:
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Zapdos @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: SubRoost
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 16 HP / 240 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Discharge
- Hurricane
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Zapdos is a staple on Electric teams due to its immunity to Ground-type moves. Substitute in tandem with Pressure lets Zapdos pressure PP stall foes that it outspeeds like Kyurem, Landorus-T, and non-Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine. Discharge is preferred over its other Electric-type STAB moves, since it allows Zapdos to spread paralysis among foes like Dragonite with much more ease, thus crippling them and preventing them from becoming long-term threats. Hurricane provides consistent damage against threats like Great Tusk, Zamazenta, and Volcarona, which can hamper the momentum of Electric teams significantly. Roost provides reliable recovery behind Substitute and solidifies its longevity on the field. 16 EVs invested in HP ensure that Zapdos can use Substitute four times consecutively while ensuring that Toxapex doesn't break its Substitute.

Iron Hands is a remarkable teammate for Zapdos, as it can take care of foes like Ogerpon-C, Tyranitar, Gliscor, and Landorus with Drain Punch and Ice Punch. In return, Zapdos acts as a switch-in to Ground-type moves and threatens foes like Sinistcha and Iron Valiant with Hurricane, which may be problematic for Iron Hands to handle alone. Rotom-W and Zapdos leverage their immunity to Ground-type moves together, with the former acting as a pivot with Volt Switch and spreading burn through Will-O-Wisp, thus making it easier for the latter to handle physical threats like opposing Iron Hands, Kingambit, and Dragonite. Sandy Shocks makes monumental contributions for Zapdos by not only setting entry hazards but also providing an Electric immunity, which makes it easier for the pair to handle threats like non-Air Balloon Raging Bolt and opposing Zapdos. Furthermore, Sandy Shocks acts as a vital pivot with the help of Volt Switch. Assault Vest Magnezone is an incredible teammate for Zapdos, as it can deal with foes like Flutter Mane with considerable ease, which Zapdos may have trouble dealing with otherwise. Choice Scarf Pawmot not only takes out Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Greninja for Zapdos, but it can also use Revival Blessing to grant Zapdos a second chance to wreak havoc, thus proving pivotal in the Fighting, Grass, and Bug matchups in particular. Lastly, Regieleki is a swift late-game sweeper owing to its extremely high-Speed high Speed stat and strong STAB moves boosted by Transistor. Furthermore, it can remove hazards with Rapid Spin, which allows Zapdos to come in easily in case its Heavy-Duty Boots have been knocked off removed.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Grammar checked by:
 
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