Best Galarian Zapdos counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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
          1Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaFlyingAir Slash FlyingDragon Ascent 48.411037.3814367.7s104.2
          2Shadow MewtwoShadow Pokémon iconShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut PsychicPsystrike *42.46710.7821437.7s85.9
          3RayquazaRayquazaFlyingAir Slash FlyingDragon Ascent 37.98634.9523489.4s76.8
          4Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic *37.70593.3525499.0s75.1
          5MewtwoMewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut PsychicPsystrike *34.81694.7821517.3s73.6
          6Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 33.48757.7319527.2s73.0
          7Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega LatiosPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 33.33765.0019528.5s72.9
          8Shadow LatiosShadow Pokémon iconShadow LatiosPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 33.28571.9226555.6s67.8
          9Shadow MoltresShadow Pokémon iconShadow MoltresFlyingWing Attack FlyingSky Attack *35.80441.0534555.0s67.1
          10Shadow MetagrossShadow Pokémon iconShadow MetagrossPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 31.73593.1925573.9s66.0
          11Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 32.79536.2227569.3s65.9
          12Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *FlyingDrill Peck 32.32552.3127572.7s65.7
          13Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega LatiasPsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 28.62791.9618599.9s65.6
          14XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 33.55472.9331573.9s65.0
          15LunalaLunalaPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 27.19877.4517620.0s64.8
          16Hoopa (Unbound)Hoopa (Unbound)PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 33.33471.1031577.5s64.6
          17Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 34.19420.4935581.4s64.0
          18Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineIcePowder Snow IceAvalanche 35.94357.3241585.2s63.8
          19Shadow HonchkrowShadow Pokémon iconShadow HonchkrowFlyingPeck FlyingSky Attack 37.95302.5849593.5s63.8
          20Shadow AlakazamShadow Pokémon iconShadow AlakazamPsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic *34.94380.8839586.8s63.5
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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
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          FairyFairy160.0%
          FlyingFlying160.0%
          IceIce160.0%
          PsychicPsychic160.0%
          Resistances
          BugBug39.1%
          GroundGround39.1%
          DarkDark62.5%
          FightingFighting62.5%
          GrassGrass62.5%

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