Zapdos
#145 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Zapdos)
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:
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 (Zapdos)
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.
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Zapdos.
| 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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