For the Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee meta, At 580 BST, Zapdos is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a support. Heat Wave with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Zapdos weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Cloyster (Ice) and Golem (Rock) when using Zapdos. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Zapdos?

Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Zapdos. Static is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

What role does Zapdos play in battle?

Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zapdos is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.

What counters Zapdos?

For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Zapdos has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ice and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.

Zapdos - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Support

ATier

100Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. An Electric Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.

Base Stats

Pseudo

HP90

Attack90

Defense85

Sp. Atk125

Sp. Def90

Speed100

Total580

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.6 m

Weight52.6 kg

Base XP290

Abilities

PressureNiche

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

StaticHATop Pick

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe

Strong Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

Zapdos Weakness

Ice and Rock moves hit Zapdos for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Zapdos can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Zapdos Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartExcellent

2Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score+4

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ice Rock

½xResist

Grass Fighting Flying Bug Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (5)

Water Flying Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Zapdos in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Rhydon GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 48 Rock ThrowLv. 19 Damage vs Zapdos Rock Slide 2x 75-89% Rock Throw 2x 51-60% View Rhydon builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 23 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Zapdos Rock Slide 2x 58-69% Rock Throw 2x 40-47% View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 30 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Zapdos Rock Slide 2x 34-40% Rock Throw 2x 23-27% View Onix builds →
Omastar RockWater	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 37 Rock ThrowLv. 26 Damage vs Zapdos Rock Slide 2x 41-49% Rock Throw 2x 27-33% View Omastar builds →
Kabutops RockWater	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 45 Rock ThrowLv. 30 Damage vs Zapdos Rock Slide 2x 68-80% Rock Throw 2x 46-55% View Kabutops builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution

A Electric/Flying-type legendary, Zapdos doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#145ZapdosDoes not evolve

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Zapdos Best Moveset

Zapdos's built to absorb hits. Calm nature leans into special wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Roost handles sustain. Static and spread EVs tie the defensive profile together.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

Level-up moves are just the starting point for Zapdos. TMs unlock Normal and Bug coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Sky Attack and Thunder into something with actual range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Peck

D3510035Flying

Lv 1

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

Lv 8

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

Lv 16

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 24

Drill Peck

C8010020Flying

Lv 32

Thunderbolt

A9010015Electric

Lv 40

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 48

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 56

Roost

S——10Flying

Lv 64

Thunder

B1107010Electric

Lv 72

Sky Attack

B200905Flying

TM Moves

TM12

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM14

Fly

C909515Flying

TM01

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM06

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM09

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM50

Roost

S——10Flying

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM38

Thunder

B1107010Electric

TM16

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TM36

Thunderbolt

A9010015Electric

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM18

U-turn

C7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Zapdos doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Zapdos can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Zapdos in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Zapdos is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Power Plant when your team is ready for the fight.

Best Locations to Catch Zapdos in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Power Plant

Let's Go PikachuInteract with Pokemon Lv.50 Power-plant

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Power Plant

Let's Go EeveeInteract with Pokemon Lv.50 Power-plant

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Zapdos Guide

For the Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee meta, At 580 BST, Zapdos is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a support. Heat Wave with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Cloyster (Ice) and Golem (Rock) when using Zapdos. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Zapdos. Static is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zapdos is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Zapdos has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ice and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.

Game Availability

First obtainable in Red & Blue, Zapdos has been featured in 20 titles across 10 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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