Zapdos
#145 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Zapdos)
Offense
Thunder Shock
Elite TM
9.6dps
48dps
Defense
8.4dps
33.6dps
Evolution
Zapdos currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Zapdos:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Zapdos, which would have the following appearance:
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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | 7 | 8.4 |
| Thunder Shock Elite TM | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Drill Peck | 70 | 33.6 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | 20 |
| Thunder | 100 | 48 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 38.4 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | 48 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Zap Cannon
48 dps
|
21.8 | 103% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Drill Peck
33.6 dps
|
21.7 | 103% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
21.2 | 101% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 dps
|
Drill Peck
33.6 dps
|
21.1 | 100% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
20.5 | 97% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 dps
|
Zap Cannon
48 dps
|
19.6 | 93% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Thunder
48 dps
|
19.2 | 91% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 dps
|
Thunder
48 dps
|
17.4 | 82% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16.5 | 78% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Ancient Power
20 dps
|
15.8 | 75% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.5 | 74% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 dps
|
Ancient Power
20 dps
|
15.3 | 72% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
9.6 | 45% |
|
Charge Beam
8.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
8.4 | 40% |
Counters & Raids
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Zapdos.
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 |