Zapdos (Galarian) is a Legendary Fighting/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#145, Generation 1). With a max CP of 4,012 and base stats of 252/189/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), Zapdos (Galarian) has a total stat product of 648. Zapdos (Galarian)'s best moveset is Counter and Fly, making it a competitive Flying-type attacker for raids.
Zapdos (Galarian) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Ground, Dark, Fighting, Grass-type attacks. Zapdos (Galarian) is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Counter
Fly
Counter
Fly
Counter
Close Combat
Counter
Brave Bird
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Zapdos (Galarian)'s best offensive moveset is Counter combined with Fly, achieving 19.1 DPS and 416 TDO as a Flying-type attacker (ranked #3, Tier S). Alternatively, Zapdos (Galarian) can serve as a Flying-type attacker with Counter and Fly (#21, Tier B).
In Master League PvP, Zapdos (Galarian) runs Counter and Brave Bird, ranked #34 (Tier C) with a 59.73% win rate.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Counter (13 DPS), while Counter generates energy the fastest (9 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Zapdos (Galarian) as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsZapdos (Galarian) is not currently available as a raid boss. When Zapdos (Galarian) returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Zapdos (Galarian) from raids would have 2027 CP at level 20, or 2534 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Zapdos (Galarian)
Zapdos (Galarian) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Zapdos (Galarian) as Raid Counter
Zapdos (Galarian) is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Zapdos (Galarian)
Zapdos (Galarian) can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Zapdos (Galarian) is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Zapdos (Galarian) knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Zapdos (Galarian) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Zapdos (Galarian) Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Zapdos (Galarian) in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Zapdos (Galarian) from raids or eggs will show 2,027 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Zapdos (Galarian) is a Fighting/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 648. With its high Attack stat (252), Zapdos (Galarian) is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Zapdos (Galarian). These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Zapdos (Galarian)'s performance.
Zapdos (Galarian)'s moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Zapdos (Galarian) much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Zapdos (Galarian)?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Zapdos (Galarian) is a top-tier Flying-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #3 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,012 at level 50 and base stats of 252/189/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Counter and Fly for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Flying-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Zapdos (Galarian) is ranked #34 (Tier C) with a 59.73% win rate.