Dynamax Zapdos in Pokémon GO

Dynamax 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 / Max Lightning. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Dynamax Zapdos Stats and Max CP

253 ATK

185 DEF

207 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3987 CP

Lvl 40

3527 CP

Lvl 20 Max Battles

2015 CP

Dynamax Zapdos's Tier Ranking

Electric-type

Dynamax Zapdos Type Chart

Weak to

Ice160.0%
Rock160.0%

Resists

Bug62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Grass62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%

Dynamax Zapdos Max Battle movesets

Thunder Shock + Max Lightning

Thunder Shock

Max Lightning

Dynamax Zapdos's recommended Electric-type Max Battle moveset is Thunder Shock / Max Lightning. Dynamax Zapdos ranks #2 (S Tier) as a Electric Max Battle attacker with that moveset.

Fast Attacks

Thunder Shock *470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Thunder Shock has no special effects.
See Thunder Shock details page ↗
Charge Beam7141.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 14
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 11

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

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	7
Energy	14
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	6
Energy	11

Charged Attacks

Max Lightning2501002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 250
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage
Energy

Effects
Special
Max Lightning has a 0% chance to:
See Max Lightning details page ↗

Damage	250
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 3.4s

Damage
Energy

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#145
Height	1.6 m
Weight	52.6 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	20 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	100 100000

Dynamax Zapdos family

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

Zapdos

Dynamax Zapdos

Galarian Zapdos

Galarian Shadow Zapdos

Shadow Zapdos

Dynamax Zapdos CP Chart

Dynamax Zapdos reaches a maximum of 3,527 CP at Level 50. Max Battle encounters have 1,930–2,015 CP.

Max CP	3527 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Max Battles	1930 CP - 2015 CP
Max Battles	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	49 CP	2	156 CP	3	262 CP
4	369 CP	5	475 CP	6	582 CP
7	688 CP	8	795 CP	9	901 CP
10	1008 CP	11	1108 CP	12	1209 CP
13	1310 CP	14	1410 CP	15	1511 CP
16	1612 CP	17	1713 CP	18	1813 CP
19	1914 CP	20	2015 CP	21	2116 CP
22	2216 CP	23	2317 CP	24	2418 CP
25	2519 CP	26	2620 CP	27	2720 CP
28	2821 CP	29	2922 CP	30	3023 CP
31	3073 CP	32	3124 CP	33	3174 CP
34	3224 CP	35	3275 CP	36	3325 CP
37	3375 CP	38	3426 CP	39	3476 CP
40	3527 CP	41	3571 CP	42	3616 CP
43	3662 CP	44	3707 CP	45	3753 CP
46	3799 CP	47	3846 CP	48	3893 CP
49	3940 CP	50	3987 CP

More information

Max Battles are encountered at Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Max Battle encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Dynamax Zapdos

Dynamax Zapdos high resolution sprites

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Official artwork

Dynamax Zapdos FAQ

How good is Dynamax Zapdos in Max Battles?

Dynamax Zapdos ranks #2 out of 13 in the Electric-type Max Battle attacker ranking, in S Tier.

This ranking measures damage per Max Attack. It does not estimate total battle time, fainting or the performance of a full team. A real boss’s Defense, resistances and weaknesses can change the damage and ranking.

Compare the best Max Battle attackers by type

Which moves should Dynamax Zapdos use in Max Battles?

Recommended moves

Electric Attacker:Thunder ShockMax Lightning

Max Attack damage determines the ranking. When two movesets deal equal damage, we favor the Fast Attack that fills the Max Meter faster against the same neutral target.

What does the asterisk beside a move mean?

At least one recommended moveset above includes a legacy move. Check the asterisk beside each move before investing.

An asterisk (*) marks a legacy move. A recommended moveset may rely on one, so check how to get it before investing in that Pokémon. It may require an event, an Elite TM or another special method. Some legacy moves cannot be learned with an Elite TM. Excluding legacy moves can change the recommended moveset and ranking.

Why do some attackers use a Fast Attack of another type?

For Dynamax Pokémon, the Fast Attack normally determines the Max Attack type; Hidden Power produces Max Strike. Gigantamax Pokémon have a fixed G-Max Attack. Crowned Pokémon and Eternatus also use fixed special attacks. Changing their Fast Attack does not change that attack’s type.

How are Max Battle attackers ranked?

The default ranking uses Level 40 Pokémon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs and Level 3 Max Attacks against a neutral opponent, with no weather boost. Only Pokémon marked available in our data are included.

Should I only power up the highest-ranked attacker?

Not necessarily. A strong Max Battle team needs more than damage. You may also need Pokémon that withstand incoming attacks, use Max Guard to absorb hits or restore HP with Max Spirit.

What are Dynamax Zapdos’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

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

Can Dynamax Zapdos be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Dynamax Zapdos can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets