Zapdos
#145 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Zapdos
The best moves for Zapdos are Thunder Shock and Drill Peck when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Thunder Shock Elite TM | 10 dps |
| Drill Peck | 33.9 dps |
Defense
| Charge Beam | 8.7 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 45.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Zapdos currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Zapdos:
Zapdos Raid Guide
Zapdos has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 5 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Zapdos, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Zapdos is a legendary Electric & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Rock and Ice moves. Zapdos's strongest moveset is Thunder Shock & Drill Peck and it has a Max CP of 3,527.
About
"Zapdos is a Legendary Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts."
Base stats
| Attack | 253 | |
| Defense | 185 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,511 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,015 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,023 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,527 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,519 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,275 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 52.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Best moveset for Zapdos
The best moves for Zapdos are Thunder Shock and Drill Peck when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Thunder Shock Elite TM | 10 dps |
| Drill Peck | 33.9 dps |
Defense
| Charge Beam | 8.7 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 45.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | 8 | 13.6 | 8.7 |
| Thunder Shock Elite TM | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Peck | 65 | -14.3 | 33.9 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 20 |
| Thunder | 100 | -41.7 | 50 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | -20 | 38.4 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | -27 | 45.4 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Zapdos?
Zapdos is a Electric/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Zapdos are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Rampardos,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Standard),
- Tyrantrum,
- Rhyperior.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 87% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 86% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Tackle | Avalanche | 82% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Standard) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 82% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 79% |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | 78% |
| Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail | Blizzard | 77% |
| Terrakion | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 76% |
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche | 76% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Zapdos
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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