Check out how to defeat Zapdos during Raid Battles in Pokemon GO! Find out Zapdos' type & weaknesses, best Pokemon to use against it, IV and CP charts, and more in this guide!
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Best Pokemon To Use Against Zapdos
* Ranking is based on the DPS, ease of use, and durability of Pokemon that are types which are very effective against Zapdos.
| Rank | Pokemon | Recommended Moveset | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyranitar | Smack Down Stone Edge | 19.39 |
| 2 | Salamence | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor | 17.92 |
| 3 | Jynx | Frost Breath Avalanche | 17.78 |
| 4 | Rayquaza | Dragon Tail Outrage | 17.53 |
| 5 | Golem | Rock Throw Stone Edge | 17.41 |
Battle Strategy Against Zapdos
Best Pokemon To Use Against Zapdos (Tyranitar)
Check Out Tyranitar's Stats & Moves Here!Tyranitar is a great Pokemon to use against Zapdos because of its Rock Type moveset. It also has a very high attack stat, allowing it to make quick work against Zapdos!
Use Ice And Dragons To Help Tyranitar
Ice Type moves are powerful against Flying Types. Dragons, while okay to use against Zapdos, make up for it by having strong moves, and good DPS against the Pokemon. Assemble a team of Ice Type & Dragon Pokemon to assist Tyranitar!
CP To Get 100% IV Zapdos
Zapdos At 100% IV Has CP 2015
During the capture phase, if you encounter a Zapdos with CP 2015, then it has a guaranteed 100% IV. Keep this in mind if you are hunting with a 100% IV Zapdos.
Rainy & Windy Weather Boosts Zapdos' CP
| Normal CP | Weather To Boost | Boosted CP |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rain Windy | 2519 |
Zapdos receives a CP Boost when it is raining or windy. When its CP is boosted, a Zapdos with 100% IV will have a maximum of CP 2519.
Individual Value (IV) Per CP Chart
You can also check Zapdos's Individual Value (IV) beyond it being 100% value. You just need to check its CP once it appears after defeating it in the raid.
IV & CP Quick Reference Chart (98%)
Depending on the Individual Value, two Pokemon can still have the same CP.
| Normal CP Weather Boosted CP | HP | ATK | DEF | IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 2519 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| 2010 2513 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 98% |
| 2010 2513 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 98% |
| 2007 2509 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 98% |
| Normal CP Weather Boosted CP | HP | ATK | DEF | IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 2508 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 96% |
| 2005 2506 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 96% |
| 2000 2500 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 96% |
| 2002 2503 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 96% |
| 2005 2507 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 96% |
| 2003 2504 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 96% |
| 2001 2502 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 93% |
| 2001 2501 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
| 2000 2501 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 93% |
| 2000 2500 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 93% |
| 1998 2498 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 93% |
| 1998 2498 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 93% |
| 1997 2497 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 93% |
| 1995 2494 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 93% |
| 1995 2494 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 93% |
| 1992 2491 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 93% |
| 1997 2496 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 91% |
| 1996 2496 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 91% |
| 1996 2495 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 91% |
| 1995 2494 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 91% |
| 1995 2494 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 91% |
| 1994 2492 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 91% |
| 1993 2492 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 91% |
| 1993 2491 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 91% |
| 1992 2491 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 91% |
| 1991 2489 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 91% |
| 1990 2488 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 91% |
| 1990 2488 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 91% |
| 1988 2485 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 91% |
| 1987 2484 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 91% |
Zapdos Type & Weakness Chart
Zapdos Is Weak Against Ice & Rock
Check Out Zapdos's Stats & Moves Here!Zapdos is a Electric-Flying Type Pokemon, meaning that it will be weak against Ice and Rock Type moves. Make sure to bring in a Pokemon that has either Rock or Ice moves when facing Zapdos!
Weakness & Damage Chart Against Zapdos
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| x 2.56 | None |
| x 1.6 | |
| x 0.625 | |
| x 0.39 | None |
| x 0.244 | None |
Pokemon GO Official Announcement
Trainers, as a part of our Ultra Bonus Event, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres return to Raid Battles around the world! With some luck, you might even encounter a Shiny Pokémon... https://t.co/trGGLyA6Kg pic.twitter.com/iX67dFtKCl
— Pokémon GO is ready to #GOBattle (@PokemonGoApp) September 13, 2018
Pokemon GO Official Site
Trainers,...
...First, starting September 13 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Trainers all over the world will be able to encounter three Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in Raid Battles until September 20. And if you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter their Shiny forms!...
...Thank you, Trainers, for working together to complete Professor Willow’s research. There is plenty more to explore, and many new Pokémon to discover. So let’s get out there and GO!
—The Pokémon GO team
From: Pokemon GO Official Site
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