Zapdos (Galarian) Pokemon GO — Max CP 4,012, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?

Zapdos (Galarian)'s best moveset is Low Kick with Fly, worth 25.7 DPS as a Flying-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.In Master League the set changes to Low Kick with Brave Bird.

Q: What is Zapdos (Galarian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Zapdos (Galarian) reaches 4,012 CP at level 50 and 3,548 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Zapdos (Galarian)?

A 15/15/15 Zapdos (Galarian) shows 2,027 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,534 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,521 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Low Kick Fly 25.7 DPS
Master League: Low Kick Brave Bird 66.43% wins

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Zapdos (Galarian) takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Electric1.6× Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Ice1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.39× Ground0.39× Dark0.625× Fighting0.625× Grass0.625×

Base stats

Attack 252

Defense 189

Stamina 207

Stat total: 648
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,027 CP

PvP at a glance

A Great League Rank #42 · 61.91% win rate Tier list

A Ultra League Rank #32 · 66.42% win rate Tier list

A Ultra League Rank #33 · 66.00% win rate Tier list

B Master League Rank #20 · 66.43% win rate Tier list

C Master League Rank #39 · 57.83% win rate Tier list

Zapdos (Galarian) moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Counter STAB	Fighting	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Low Kick Best STAB	Fighting	5	5	0.5s	10	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Ancient Power	Rock	70	33	3.5s	20	2.12
Brave Bird STAB	Flying	130	100	2.0s	65	1.30
Close Combat STAB	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Fly Best STAB	Flying	90	50	2.0s	45	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Counter	Fighting	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Low Kick	Fighting	5	8	1	5.00	8.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Ancient Power	Rock	60	45	1.33	Buff / debuff
Brave Bird	Flying	130	55	2.36	Buff / debuff
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Fly	Flying	80	45	1.78	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Zapdos (Galarian) runs Low Kick with Fly — 25.7 DPS and 559 TDO as a Flying-type attacker. It also covers the Fighting slot with Counter and Close Combat.

In Great League it runs Low Kick and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Low Kick and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Low Kick and Brave Bird. In Master League it runs Low Kick and Brave Bird. In Master League it runs Low Kick and Brave Bird.

The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Rankings

Where Zapdos (Galarian) places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Flying	#11	B	25.7	559	Low Kick Fly
Fighting	#13	B	26.1	568	Counter Close Combat

GO Battle League

League	Rank	Tier	Win rate	Moveset	Ideal IVs
Great League	#42	A	61.91%	Low Kick Brave Bird	0/8/14
Ultra League	#32	A	66.42%	Low Kick Brave Bird	0/14/14
Ultra League	#33	A	66.00%	Low Kick Brave Bird	1/15/15
Master League	#20	B	66.43%	Low Kick Brave Bird	15/15/15
Master League	#39	C	57.83%	Low Kick Brave Bird	15/15/15

Evolution

Zapdos (Galarian) does not evolve.

Family

Zapdos (Galarian) This page Galarian

Zapdos

Shadow forms Shadow Zapdos

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Zapdos (Galarian) is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Zapdos (Galarian)

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 39.0DPS 410TDO 2

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 36.9DPS 501TDO 3

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 35.8DPS 451TDO 4

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 35.3DPS 350TDO 5

Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 34.5DPS 91TDO 6

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 32.5DPS 410TDO

Counters carrying Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

Use Zapdos (Galarian) against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Stufful Tier 5 #6rank

Bewear Tier 5 #6rank

Mega Lopunny Tier 5 #7rank

Obstagoon Tier 5 #8rank

Sawsbuck Tier 5 #8rank

Audino Tier 5 #8rank

Dubwool Tier 5 #8rank

Vigoroth Tier 5 #8rank

Smoliv Tier 5 #8rank

Oinkologne (Female) Tier 5 #8rank

How to get Zapdos (Galarian)

Purification: 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	91	3,067
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	91	3,320
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,991	2,078
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,477	2,585
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,991	2,078
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,506	1,571
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,991	2,078

Is Zapdos (Galarian) good in Pokemon GO?

Situational

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Tier B: #11 among Flying-type raid attackers at 25.7 DPS. Worth building if your Flying team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it. It also holds #20 in Master League.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	50
Lv 2	157
Lv 3	264
Lv 4	371
Lv 5	478
Lv 6	585
Lv 7	692
Lv 8	800
Lv 9	907
Lv 10	1,014
Lv 11	1,115
Lv 12	1,216
Lv 13	1,318

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,419
Lv 15	1,521
Lv 16	1,622
Lv 17	1,723
Lv 18	1,825
Lv 19	1,926
Lv 20	2,027
Lv 21	2,129
Lv 22	2,230
Lv 23	2,332
Lv 24	2,433
Lv 25	2,534
Lv 26	2,636

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,737
Lv 28	2,839
Lv 29	2,940
Lv 30	3,042
Lv 31	3,092
Lv 32	3,143
Lv 33	3,194
Lv 34	3,244
Lv 35	3,295
Lv 36	3,346
Lv 37	3,396
Lv 38	3,447
Lv 39	3,498

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,548
Lv 41	3,593
Lv 42	3,639
Lv 43	3,684
Lv 44	3,730
Lv 45	3,776
Lv 46	3,823
Lv 47	3,870
Lv 48	3,917
Lv 49	3,964
Lv 50	4,012

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0145
Form: Galarian
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 58.20 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0145_POKEMON_ZAPDOS_GALARIAN

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?

Zapdos (Galarian)'s best moveset is Low Kick with Fly, worth 25.7 DPS as a Flying-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

In Master League the set changes to Low Kick with Brave Bird.

What are Zapdos (Galarian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Zapdos (Galarian) takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Psychic. It resists Dark, Fighting, Grass. Bug, Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Zapdos (Galarian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?

Zapdos (Galarian) reaches 4,012 CP at level 50 and 3,548 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Zapdos (Galarian) good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Zapdos (Galarian) ranks #42 in Great League (Tier A, 61.91% simulated win rate), #32 in Ultra League (Tier A, 66.42% simulated win rate), #33 in Ultra League (Tier A, 66.00% simulated win rate), #20 in Master League (Tier B, 66.43% simulated win rate) and #39 in Master League (Tier C, 57.83% simulated win rate).

Master League has no CP cap that Zapdos (Galarian) reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.

What CP is a 100% IV Zapdos (Galarian)?

A 15/15/15 Zapdos (Galarian) shows 2,027 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,534 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,521 CP.

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