Best Galarian Zapdos counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Galarian Zapdos in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Galarian Zapdos counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Galarian Zapdos counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	48.41	1037.38	14	367.7s	104.2
2	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike *	42.46	710.78	21	437.7s	85.9
3	Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	37.98	634.95	23	489.4s	76.8
4	Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic *	37.70	593.35	25	499.0s	75.1
5	Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike *	34.81	694.78	21	517.3s	73.6
6	Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic	33.48	757.73	19	527.2s	73.0
7	Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	33.33	765.00	19	528.5s	72.9
8	Shadow Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	33.28	571.92	26	555.6s	67.8
9	Shadow Moltres	Wing Attack	Sky Attack *	35.80	441.05	34	555.0s	67.1
10	Shadow Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	31.73	593.19	25	573.9s	66.0
11	Shadow Raikou	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	32.79	536.22	27	569.3s	65.9
12	Shadow Zapdos	Thunder Shock *	Drill Peck	32.32	552.31	27	572.7s	65.7
13	Mega Latias	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	28.62	791.96	18	599.9s	65.6
14	Xurkitree	Thunder Shock	Discharge	33.55	472.93	31	573.9s	65.0
15	Lunala	Confusion	Psychic	27.19	877.45	17	620.0s	64.8
16	Hoopa (Unbound)	Confusion	Psychic	33.33	471.10	31	577.5s	64.6
17	Shadow Electivire	Thunder Shock	Wild Charge	34.19	420.49	35	581.4s	64.0
18	Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche	35.94	357.32	41	585.2s	63.8
19	Shadow Honchkrow	Peck	Sky Attack	37.95	302.58	49	593.5s	63.8
20	Shadow Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic *	34.94	380.88	39	586.8s	63.5

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Galarian Zapdos in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Galarian Zapdos down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Galarian Zapdos counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Galarian Zapdos counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Shadow Mewtwo, Rayquaza, and Mega Alakazam. The table also includes Mewtwo, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Latios, and Shadow Latios, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Galarian Zapdos type chart

When fighting Galarian Zapdos, keep in mind the following that Fighting and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Psychic type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Fighting, Grass, Bug, and Ground type moves.

Weaknesses

Electric	160.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Flying	160.0%
Ice	160.0%
Psychic	160.0%

Resistances

Bug	39.1%
Ground	39.1%
Dark	62.5%
Fighting	62.5%
Grass	62.5%

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