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Zapdos

ZapdosElectric Flying
  • rain
  • windy
Zapdos is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconZapdos can Dynamax in Pokémon GO

Zapdos is a Legendary Electric and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,527 CP and is weak to Ice and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Zapdos Stats and Max CP

253 ATK
185 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3987 CP
Lvl 40
3527 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2519 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2015 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1511 CP

Zapdos's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Zapdos PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Zapdos isn’t bad, but it is severely outclassed in the Electric-type meta by a host of powerhouses. ⚡

⚔️ Raids

Excluding Megas and Shadows, Zapdos is still surpassed by Xurkitree, Thundurus Therian, Zekrom, Electivire, and Raikou in terms of sheer power. 🌩️

🛡️ Gyms

Legendaries cannot be placed in Gyms.

🔮 Dynamax

Dynamax Zapdos is a decent Pokémon, with damage output comparable to the mighty Gigantamax Toxtricity. However, it’s likely to be outclassed by future Electric DMax Pokémon, so it’s not absolutely necessary to invest in powering it up. 🔋

Zapdos PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Zapdos isn’t terrible in the Great League, but the CP and bulk restrictions make it feel underwhelming in this format. Consider using Morpeko or Togedemaru instead.

🟡 Ultra League

Zapdos shines in the Ultra League, earning victories against some of the biggest threats in the meta, including Registeel, Annihilape, Shadow Golurk, Shadow Dragonite, Talonflame, and Venusaur, alongside the usual suspects. Impressive! 👏

🟣 Master League

In the Master League, Zapdos follows a similar story. It defeats some formidable foes, including top Fairy types, Flying types, and even a few Steel types. As a strong partner for Dragon types, Zapdos proves to be an asset in this format. Worth the run! 💯

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#265
ElectricElectric-type
#23
FlyingFlying-type
#31
Great LeagueGreat League
#304
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#88
Master LeagueMaster League
#89

Zapdos Type Chart

Zapdos takes increased damage from:Zapdos takes increased damage from:

IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Zapdos takes reduced damage from:Zapdos takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Zapdos best moveset

Moves

Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt

Electric
ElectricThunder Shock
ElectricThunderbolt
Zapdos's best Electric-type moveset is Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt, with 14.74 DPS and 343.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Zapdos ranks #23 (A Tier) as a Electric attacker with that moveset.
1.ElectricThunder ShockFlyingDrill Peck13.7515.18354.1
2.ElectricThunder ShockElectricThunderbolt13.3514.74343.9
3.ElectricCharge BeamFlyingDrill Peck13.1914.56339.7
4.ElectricThunder ShockElectricZap Cannon13.1914.56339.6
5.ElectricCharge BeamElectricThunderbolt12.6513.97325.9
6.ElectricCharge BeamElectricZap Cannon12.1913.45313.8
7.ElectricThunder ShockElectricThunder11.7412.96302.3
8.ElectricCharge BeamElectricThunder10.6911.81275.5
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Fast Attacks

  • ElectricThunder Shock *470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Thunder Shock has no special effects.
    See Thunder Shock details page ↗
  • ElectricCharge Beam7141.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy11

    Effects
    Charge Beam has no special effects.
    See Charge Beam details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricZap Cannon1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Zap Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.8s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Zap Cannon has a 33.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Zap Cannon details page ↗
  • ElectricThunder1001002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Thunder has no special effects.
    See Thunder details page ↗
  • ElectricThunderbolt80502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Thunderbolt has no special effects.
    See Thunderbolt details page ↗
  • FireHeat Wave951003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Heat Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Heat Wave has no special effects.
    See Heat Wave details page ↗
  • FlyingDrill Peck70332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Drill Peck
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Drill Peck has no special effects.
    See Drill Peck details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ancient Power details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Zapdos's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Zapdos's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Zapdos has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Zapdos CP Chart

CP Chart

Zapdos reaches a maximum of 3,527 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,930–2,015 CP, rising to 2,413–2,519 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,448–1,511 CP.

Max CPMax CP3527 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1448 CP - 1511 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1930 CP - 2015 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1930 CP - 2015 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2413 CP - 2519 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Zapdos Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
149 CP2156 CP3262 CP
4369 CP5475 CP6582 CP
7688 CP8795 CP9901 CP
101008 CP111108 CP121209 CP
131310 CP141410 CP151511 CP
161612 CP171713 CP181813 CP
191914 CP202015 CP212116 CP
222216 CP232317 CP242418 CP
252519 CP262620 CP272720 CP
282821 CP292922 CP303023 CP
313073 CP323124 CP333174 CP
343224 CP353275 CP363325 CP
373375 CP383426 CP393476 CP
403527 CP413571 CP423616 CP
433662 CP443707 CP453753 CP
463799 CP473846 CP483893 CP
493940 CP503987 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#145
Height1.6 m
Weight52.6 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Zapdos has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Zapdos

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Zapdos's Electric and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Zapdos.

Electric Electric

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Zapdos Candy296 Zapdos Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Zapdos Candy10 Zapdos Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Zapdos Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Zapdos Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Zapdos Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Zapdos Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Zapdos Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Zapdos Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Zapdos Candy-

Zapdos Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Zapdos from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Zapdos in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Zapdos family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Zapdos in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ZapdosZapdos
Dynamax Zapdos (Dynamax)Dynamax Zapdos
Galarian Zapdos (Galarian)Galarian Zapdos
Galarian Shadow Zapdos (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow Zapdos
Shadow Zapdos (Shadow)Shadow Zapdos

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ZapdosZapdosZapdosScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmZapdosZapdos
0.78 m0.8 m1.6 m2.4 m2.8 m

Zapdos's height ranges from 0.78 m to 2.8 m, with the average being 1.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Zapdos in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.784 m0.8 m
2′07″2′07″
XS0.8 m1.6 m
2′07″5′03″
M1.2 m2 m
3′11″6′07″
XL2 m2.4 m
6′07″7′10″
XXL2.4 m2.8 m
7′10″9′02″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_ELECTRIC
Movement Timer3s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.125
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Zapdos

Zapdos high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Zapdos. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Zapdos Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

ZapdosZapdosZapdosZapdos

Zapdos Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueA legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
YellowThis legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
GoldThis legendary bird POKéMON causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glit­ tering wings.
SilverThis legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear only when a thun­ dercloud parts into two halves.
CrystalLegendary bird POKéMON. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Ruby, SapphireZAPDOS is a legendary bird POKéMON that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The POKéMON gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
EmeraldZAPDOS is a legendary bird POKéMON that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. It gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
FireRedOne of the legendary bird POKéMON. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.
LeafGreenA legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
HeartGoldThis legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
SoulSilverThis legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
XA legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
YA legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Omega RubyZapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Alpha SapphireZapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
SwordThis Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds.
ShieldZapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It’s said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Zapdos’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Electric and Flying-type Pokémon, Zapdos is weak to Ice and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Zapdos in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Zapdos in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Drill Peck. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.179 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 354.081.

How does Zapdos perform in Raids?

Zapdos is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Zapdos rank as a Electric-type attacker?

Zapdos is a solid A-Tier Electric-type attacker, ranking at number #23. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Zapdos rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Zapdos is a C-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #31. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Zapdos?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Zapdos: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Primal Kyogre, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Zapdos’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Zapdos’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3527 CP and 3987 CP at Level 50.

Can Zapdos be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Zapdos can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Zapdos Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Zapdos can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.