Galarian Zapdos vs Zapdos
Electric
FlyingTypeSwaps
FightingFlying- 90HP=90
- 90Attack+35125
- 85Defense+590
- 125Sp. Atk−4085
- 90Sp. Def=90
- 100Speed=100
- 580Total=580
- PressureAbilityDefiant
- StaticHidden
Form-only moves 27
- Brick Break
- Bulk Up
- Close Combat
- Coaching
- Counter
- Low Kick
- Low Sweep
- Quick Guard
- Revenge
- Reversal
- Superpower
- Thunderous Kick
Endeavor- Focus Energy
- Mega Kick
- Retaliate
- Scary Face
- Screech
Assurance- Knock Off
- Payback
- Taunt
- Throat Chop
Blaze Kick- Bounce
Trailblaze
Stomping Tantrum
Galarian Zapdos Moves
Moves List
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Galarian Zapdos. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Close Combat and Brave Bird into something with actual range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Event Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Galarian Zapdos. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Close Combat and Brave Bird into something with actual range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Galarian Zapdos Weakness
Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Galarian Zapdos for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Galarian Zapdos Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Galarian Zapdos
Raikou can KO Galarian Zapdos with Thunderbolt (116-136%). Staraptor deals 38-44% with Double-Edge.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Galarian Zapdos View Raikou builds →Scald34-40% Thunderbolt 2x116-136%KO Volt Switch 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Galarian Zapdos View Weavile builds →Knock Off10-12% Ice Shard 2x26-31% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Galarian Zapdos View Staraptor builds →Close Combat13-15% U Turn4-4% Double Edge38-44% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Galarian Zapdos View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x86-102%KO Psychic 2x83-97% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Galarian Zapdos View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x67-78% Dazzling Gleam 2x71-84% | ||
Evolution
No evolution chain here. Galarian Zapdos is a standalone Fighting/Flying type with 580 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Galarian Zapdos
Here is Shiny Galarian Zapdos beside its normal colors.
Normal
ShinyBase Stats
Galarian Zapdos has 580 base stats in total. Attack leads at 125, and Sp. Atk is lowest at 85.
Galarian Zapdos Event Distributions
Galarian Zapdos is available only through a single Mystery Gift event distribution.
Shiny Zapdos GiftSwordShieldAlways shiny
Game Availability
Galarian Zapdos first appeared in Sword & Shield and is in 2 games: Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
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