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Galarian Shadow Zapdos

Galarian Shadow Zapdos (Galarian Shadow)Fighting Flying
  • cloudy
  • windy
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Galarian Shadow Zapdos is a Legendary Fighting and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,548 CP and is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Counter / Fly. It is boosted by Cloudy and Windy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Galarian Shadow Zapdos Stats and Max CP

252 ATK
189 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4012 CP
Lvl 40
3548 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2534 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
2027 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1521 CP

Galarian Shadow Zapdos's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Galarian Shadow Zapdos Type Chart

Galarian Shadow Zapdos takes increased damage from:Galarian Shadow Zapdos takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Galarian Shadow Zapdos takes reduced damage from:Galarian Shadow Zapdos takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%

Galarian Shadow Zapdos best moveset

Moves

Counter + Fly

FightingCounter
FlyingFly
Galarian Shadow Zapdos's best moveset is Counter and Fly, with 20.66 DPS (damage per second) and 409.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Windy weather.
1.FightingCounterFlyingFly18.4220.66409.6
2.FightingLow KickFlyingFly17.6819.82393.1
3.FightingCounterFlyingBrave Bird16.8518.90374.7
4.FightingLow KickFlyingBrave Bird15.9517.90354.9
5.FightingCounterFightingClose Combat14.8516.66330.4
6.FightingLow KickFightingClose Combat13.7515.44306.1
7.FightingCounterRockAncient Power12.3313.85274.6
8.FightingLow KickRockAncient Power11.6213.05258.8
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Fast Attacks

  • FightingLow Kick550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Low Kick has no special effects.
    See Low Kick details page ↗
  • FightingCounter1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Counter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Counter has no special effects.
    See Counter details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • FlyingBrave Bird1301002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Brave Bird
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Brave Bird has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 42.9%
    See Brave Bird details page ↗
  • FlyingFly90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fly
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Fly has no special effects.
    See Fly details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration 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 Galarian Shadow Zapdos's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Galarian Shadow 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 Galarian Shadow Zapdos has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Galarian Shadow Zapdos CP Chart

CP Chart

Galarian Shadow Zapdos reaches a maximum of 3,548 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,876–2,027 CP, rising to 2,345–2,534 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,457–1,521 CP.

Max CPMax CP3548 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1457 CP - 1521 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1943 CP - 2027 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1876 CP - 2027 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2345 CP - 2534 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Galarian Shadow 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
150 CP2157 CP3264 CP
4371 CP5478 CP6585 CP
7692 CP8800 CP9907 CP
101014 CP111115 CP121216 CP
131318 CP141419 CP151521 CP
161622 CP171723 CP181825 CP
191926 CP202027 CP212129 CP
222230 CP232332 CP242433 CP
252534 CP262636 CP272737 CP
282839 CP292940 CP303042 CP
313092 CP323143 CP333194 CP
343244 CP353295 CP363346 CP
373396 CP383447 CP393498 CP
403548 CP413593 CP423639 CP
433684 CP443730 CP453776 CP
463823 CP473870 CP483917 CP
493964 CP504012 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#145
Height1.6 m
Weight58.2 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedNo
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate90%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Galarian Shadow Zapdos has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Galarian Shadow Zapdos
Purification cost20 Candy
20000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Galarian Shadow Zapdos

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

Fighting Fighting

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 50624,000 Stardust406 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy360 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy12 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Galarian Shadow Zapdos Candy-

Galarian Shadow Zapdos Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Galarian Shadow Zapdos from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Galarian Shadow Zapdos in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Galarian Shadow Zapdos family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Galarian Shadow 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

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer3s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.125
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Galarian Shadow Zapdos

Galarian Shadow Zapdos high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Galarian Shadow 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

Galarian Shadow Zapdos Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Galarian Shadow 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 Galarian Shadow Zapdos’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fighting and Flying-type Pokémon, Galarian Shadow Zapdos is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Galarian Shadow Zapdos in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Galarian Shadow Zapdos in Pokémon GO are Counter and Fly. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 20.659 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 409.638.

How does Galarian Shadow Zapdos perform in Raids?

Galarian Shadow Zapdos's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Galarian Shadow Zapdos rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

Galarian Shadow Zapdos's performance as a Fighting-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Galarian Shadow Zapdos?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Galarian Shadow Zapdos: Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Falinks, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

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

Galarian Shadow Zapdos’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3548 CP and 4012 CP at Level 50.

Can Galarian Shadow Zapdos be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Galarian Shadow Zapdos cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Galarian Shadow Zapdos Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Galarian Shadow Zapdos cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.