Shadow Zapdos
Electric/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #14 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Thunder Shock Zap Cannon 16.9 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Thunder Shock is an Elite TM move. Zap Cannon costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Zapdos takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 645
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,015 CP
Shadow Zapdos moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam STAB | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Thunder Shock Best STAB Elite | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Drill Peck STAB | Flying | 70 | 33 | 2.5s | 28 | 2.12 |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Thunder STAB | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Zap Cannon Best STAB | Electric | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Drill Peck | Flying | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Zapdos runs Thunder Shock with Zap Cannon — 16.9 DPS and 367 TDO as a Electric-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Thunder Shock and Drill Peck.
The highest-damage fast move is Thunder Shock (8 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Zapdos places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | #14 | B | 16.9 | 367 | Thunder Shock Zap Cannon |
| Flying | #19 | A | 16.6 | 361 | Thunder Shock Drill Peck |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Zapdos
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Zapdos knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 90 | 3,048 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 90 | 3,300 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,979 | 2,065 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,461 | 2,569 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,979 | 2,065 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,496 | 1,562 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,979 | 2,065 |
Is Shadow Zapdos good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #14 makes Shadow Zapdos a useful Electric-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Electric bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (253), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 49 |
| Lv 2 | 156 |
| Lv 3 | 262 |
| Lv 4 | 369 |
| Lv 5 | 475 |
| Lv 6 | 582 |
| Lv 7 | 688 |
| Lv 8 | 795 |
| Lv 9 | 901 |
| Lv 10 | 1,008 |
| Lv 11 | 1,108 |
| Lv 12 | 1,209 |
| Lv 13 | 1,310 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,410 |
| Lv 15 | 1,511 |
| Lv 16 | 1,612 |
| Lv 17 | 1,713 |
| Lv 18 | 1,813 |
| Lv 19 | 1,914 |
| Lv 20 | 2,015 |
| Lv 21 | 2,116 |
| Lv 22 | 2,216 |
| Lv 23 | 2,317 |
| Lv 24 | 2,418 |
| Lv 25 | 2,519 |
| Lv 26 | 2,620 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,720 |
| Lv 28 | 2,821 |
| Lv 29 | 2,922 |
| Lv 30 | 3,023 |
| Lv 31 | 3,073 |
| Lv 32 | 3,124 |
| Lv 33 | 3,174 |
| Lv 34 | 3,224 |
| Lv 35 | 3,275 |
| Lv 36 | 3,325 |
| Lv 37 | 3,375 |
| Lv 38 | 3,426 |
| Lv 39 | 3,476 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,527 |
| Lv 41 | 3,571 |
| Lv 42 | 3,616 |
| Lv 43 | 3,662 |
| Lv 44 | 3,707 |
| Lv 45 | 3,753 |
| Lv 46 | 3,799 |
| Lv 47 | 3,846 |
| Lv 48 | 3,893 |
| Lv 49 | 3,940 |
| Lv 50 | 3,987 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0145
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 52.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0145_POKEMON_ZAPDOS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Zapdos in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Zapdos's best moveset is Thunder Shock (fast) with Zap Cannon (charged), worth 16.9 DPS as a Electric-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Zapdos's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Zapdos takes super effective damage from Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Zapdos's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Zapdos reaches 3,987 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,527 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Zapdos?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Zapdos shows 2,015 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,519 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Zapdos in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Zapdos spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Zapdos be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Zapdos depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.