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Zapdos Raid Guide

Weak to Ice, Rock — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Zapdos.

Boosted in Rainy, Windy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
2,065
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,569
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
4+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
31.8
Mega Diancie
Zapdos

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Zapdos. Tap a row for full stats.

1
Mega Diancie
Mega Diancie Rock ThrowRock Slide 31.8DPS 425TDO 2
Shadow Rampardos
Shadow Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 31.4DPS 260TDO 3
Shadow Tyrantrum
Shadow Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 29.7DPS 378TDO 4
Kyurem (White)
Kyurem (White) Ice FangBlizzard 29.5DPS 550TDO 5
Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard)
Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) Ice FangAvalanche 28.6DPS 263TDO 6
Shadow Gigalith
Shadow Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 28.4DPS 391TDO 7
Shadow Rhyperior
Shadow Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 28.3DPS 469TDO 8
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 28.3DPS 455TDO 9
Shadow Weavile
Shadow Weavile Ice ShardAvalanche 27.9DPS 283TDO 10
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 27.7DPS 712TDO 11
Shadow Tyranitar
Shadow Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 27.4DPS 442TDO 12
Mega Aerodactyl
Mega Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 26.7DPS 444TDO 13
Glimmora
Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 26.7DPS 383TDO 14
Shadow Mamoswine
Shadow Mamoswine Powder SnowAvalanche 26.3DPS 322TDO 15
Rampardos
Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 26.2DPS 260TDO 16
Mega Aggron
Mega Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 25.6DPS 603TDO 17
Kyurem (Black)
Kyurem (Black) Dragon TailBlizzard 25.3DPS 471TDO 18
Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Mewtwo ConfusionIce Beam 25.3DPS 341TDO 19
Shadow Aggron
Shadow Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 25.2DPS 384TDO 20
Eternatus
Eternatus Poison Jab482 25.0DPS 535TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Kyurem (White)
Kyurem (White) Ice FangBlizzard 29.5DPS 550TDO 13
Glimmora
Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 26.7DPS 383TDO 15
Rampardos
Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 26.2DPS 260TDO 17
Kyurem (Black)
Kyurem (Black) Dragon TailBlizzard 25.3DPS 471TDO 20
Eternatus
Eternatus Poison Jab482 25.0DPS 535TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
5-Star
Weather boost
Rainy, Windy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
253
Base Defense
185
Base Stamina
207

Weak to — use these types

Ice1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Bug0.625× Fighting0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Ground0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,979 2,461
15 / 15 / 15 100% 2,065 2,569
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,065 CP it is a perfect Zapdos — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 4+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Zapdos resists Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Zapdos?

The top counter is Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide at 31.8 DPS against Zapdos. Shadow Rampardos (31.4) and Shadow Tyrantrum (29.7) follow.

What is Zapdos weak to?

Zapdos takes super effective damage from Ice, Rock-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Zapdos?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 29.9 DPS against Zapdos). With mixed teams plan for 4 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Zapdos without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Kyurem (White) at 29.5 DPS, 93% of what the top counter deals. Glimmora and Rampardos are the next ones down.

Can Zapdos be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Zapdos?

Rainy, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,461–2,569 CP instead of 1,979–2,065. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Zapdos worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Zapdos ranks #29 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier D). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Zapdos?

The counter list on this page is for beating Zapdos. For the moves Zapdos should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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