Zapdos
#145 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Zapdos
The best moves for Zapdos are Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6DPS
48DPS
Defending
8.4DPS
33.6DPS
Trainer Battles
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
4.5EPT
2.25DPE
Evolution
Zapdos currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Zapdos:
Game images
Zapdos, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Zapdos is a legendary Electric & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock and Ice moves. Zapdos's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 3,987.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock Elite TM | 4 | 9.6 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 8.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Peck | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | 3 | 2.12 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Thunder | 100 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Heat Wave | 95 | 1 | 0.95 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6 DPS
|
Zap Cannon
48 DPS
|
13.6 | 105% |
|
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6 DPS
|
Drill Peck
33.6 DPS
|
13.5 | 104% |
|
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
13.3 | 103% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Drill Peck
33.6 DPS
|
12.9 | 100% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Zap Cannon
48 DPS
|
12.7 | 98% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
12.6 | 97% |
|
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6 DPS
|
Thunder
48 DPS
|
12.2 | 94% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Thunder
48 DPS
|
11.1 | 86% |
|
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
10.8 | 84% |
|
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6 DPS
|
Heat Wave
31.7 DPS
|
10.2 | 79% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
9.8 | 76% |
|
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6 DPS
|
Ancient Power
20 DPS
|
9.8 | 76% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Ancient Power
20 DPS
|
9.3 | 72% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Heat Wave
31.7 DPS
|
9.2 | 71% |
|
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.7 | 51% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.4 | 42% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Zapdos?
Zapdos is weak to Rock and Ice moves.
The best counter to Zapdos is White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn, followed by Mega Diancie, Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode) and Black Kyurem.
The top Zapdos counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| White Kyurem | 100% | |
| Mega Diancie | 94% | |
| Mega Diancie | 92% | |
| Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode) | 92% | |
| Black Kyurem | 91% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 88% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 88% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 87% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 85% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
253 |
| Defense |
|
185 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,511 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,015 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,023 |
|
Level 40 |
3,527 |
|
Level 50 |
3,987 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,519 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,275 |