Zapdos

Official artwork of ZapdosElectric Flying Shiny Pokémon icon

Zapdos is a Electric and Flying-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 3987 in Pokémon GO. Zapdos's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Drill Peck. It is weather boosted by Rain and Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Zapdos is available in Pokémon GO.

Zapdos is weak to Ice and Rock-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground, and Steel-type moves.

Stats

Max CP3987 CP
Attack253 ATK
Defense185 DEF
Stamina207 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedZapdos can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance20 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#145
Height1.6 m
Weight52.6 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate2%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
100 Candy
100000 Candy

Zapdos type chart

Takes increased damage
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%
Takes decreased damage
BugBug62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Zapdos's best moves and movesets

Moves

Zapdos's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Drill Peck, with 16.11 DPS (damage per second) and 496.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Windy weather.You need an Elite Fast TM to teach Zapdos Thunder Shock.

DPS16.11
TDO496.34
Score32.2
Weather Boost
  • rain
  • windy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Zapdos with its best moveset, we recommend to use Charge Beam/Drill Peck. You will lose around 4.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Zapdos's strongest moveset (Thunder Shock/Drill Peck).

Zapdos moves comparison

The following chart shows Zapdos's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricThunder Shock *FlyingDrill Peck 16.11496.332.2
      2.ElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 15.97492.031.9
      3.ElectricCharge Beam FlyingDrill Peck 15.41475.030.8
      4.ElectricThunder Shock *ElectricZap Cannon 15.35473.030.7
      5.ElectricCharge Beam ElectricThunderbolt 15.13466.230.2
      6.ElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunder 14.34441.928.7
      7.ElectricCharge Beam ElectricZap Cannon 14.18436.828.3
      8.ElectricCharge Beam ElectricThunder 13.04401.826.1
      9.ElectricThunder Shock *RockAncient Power 11.65358.823.3
      10.ElectricCharge Beam RockAncient Power 11.12342.622.2

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricThunder Shock *5Damage8Energy
        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
        Damage5
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Thunder Shock has no special effects.
        See Thunder Shock details page ↗
      • ElectricCharge Beam8Damage15Energy
        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
        Damage8
        Energy15
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy11

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

      Charged Moves

      • FlyingDrill Peck65Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Drill Peck
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.3s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy40

        Effects
        Drill Peck has no special effects.
        See Drill Peck details page ↗
      • RockAncient Power70Damage33Energy
        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 ↗
      • ElectricThunder100Damage100Energy
        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
        Duration2.4s
        Damage window1.2s - 2.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Thunder has no special effects.
        See Thunder details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderbolt80Damage50Energy
        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 ↗
      • ElectricZap Cannon140Damage100Energy
        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
        Duration3.7s
        Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Zap Cannon has a 66.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Zap Cannon details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Zapdos's Max CP is at Level 50. Zapdos Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP3987 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
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • rainRain
      • windyWindy
      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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Zapdos Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      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

      Zapdos evolution chart

      Family
      Family

      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.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
      NormalFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
      BugFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
      RockFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega Ampharos
      ElectricDragon
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega Manectric
      Electric
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega Salamence
      DragonFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega Rayquaza
      DragonFlying
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Zapdos Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Zapdos in Pokémon GO is 2.50%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 6.25% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 9.23%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -3.73%4.27%5.54%6.79%
                Curve6.25%7.16%9.23%11.26%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 4.46%5.11%6.61%8.09%
                Curve7.46%8.53%10.97%13.35%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 6.13%7.02%9.06%11.05%
                Curve10.20%11.64%14.91%18.05%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Zapdos, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Zapdos costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Zapdos costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Zapdos high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                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.

                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.