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Pokemon Ratings

Attacker Tier List See all B

Pokemon Stats

Type
58.20 kg Weight
1.60 m Height
Pokemon Max CP
Level 50: 4,012
Level 40: 3,548
Level 25: 2,534 (Raid + Weather)
Level 20: 2,027 (Raid)
Level 15: 1,521 (Research Tasks)
ATK 252
DEF 189
STA 207

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK DEF
Counter
Close Combat
A
Counter
Brave Bird
B
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PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

  • Counter is the best Fast Move for Fighting-type attackers, and Galarian Zapdos makes good use of it.
  • Close Combat pairs well to fulfill a Fighting-type role.
  • Brave Bird lacks synergy unfortunately. 
  • Ancient Power is a poor move. 

PVE Overview

Galarian Zapdos features a very different profile from its Kantonian counterpart, offering Fighting-type damage instead of the iconic Electric-type coverage from Kanto Zapdos. With 252 ATK, this Pokemon boasts respectable damage output for attacking Raids and Gyms. Unfortunately, Close Combat is not the most efficient Charge Move for Fighting-types, and is the main reason why Galarian Zapdos doesn't rank at the top of Fighting-type attackers. 

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK
Counter
Close Combat
Brave Bird
A

PvP Moveset Explanation

Counter + Close Combat and Brave Bird 

Galarian Zapdos has a very limited moveset with almost no flexibility in its moveset choices. Fortunately, Counter is one of the best Fast Moves in the game, offering a strong combination of damage output and energy generation, along with valuable coverage. 

Close Combat threatens massive damage, but applies a harsh self-debuff on the user, making it difficult to use. Brave Bird has the same profile, but costs slightly more energy and offers Flying-type coverage instead. Ancient Power is unfortunately a poor choice due to its pitiful damage output. It ties with Close Combat in terms of energy cost, making it unimpressive to use for baiting shields. 

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 3 / 5

Galarian Zapdos packs a devastating closing potential and a largely unresisted STAB combination. Thanks to Counter being an excellent Fast Attack, Galarian Zapdos has no issues farming down opponents to begin sweeping teams with Close Combat and Brave Bird. However, it is held back by its poor bulk and being a Fighting-type that struggles against the ever-present Walrein. The unreliability of its Brave Bird also restricts its Flying-type side, as Galarian Zapdos struggles to counter Grass- and Fighting-type Pokemon. It does have Ground-type resistance with Rock-type neutrality though, which helps it punish Galarian Stunfisk a bit better than other Fighting-type Pokemon.

Ultra League: 3 / 5

Its bulk is better and can reach its Charged Attacks a bit more consistently. For example, it no longer gets oneshot by Trevenant's Shadow Ball after a little Shadow Claw chip. Its closing potential is still terrifying and can definitely take over games, although its consistency is still shaky. Galarian Zapdos also still runs into issues with Walrein in this league, and Nidoqueen, Talonflame, Cresselia, Tapu Fini and Giratina being common are still obstacles it needs to overcome.

Master League: 3.5 / 5

Very few Fighting-type Pokemon can match Galarian Zapdos's stats, so it towers against most of its direct competition. Its closing potential is still scary as ever and there's quite a few Fighting weak targets to prey on, while its deadly Brave Birds can send most of its potential counters reeling. With that said, being a Fighting-type Pokemon in Master League comes with a combination of weaknesses that is challenging to cover, which makes it hard to fit onto a team without stacking weaknesses in some way.

Fast Moves

12
Counter
More Info

Fighting

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
0.90
0.20
8.89
13.33
16.67

Charge Moves

100
Close Combat
More Info

Fighting

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.30
1.30
0.00
 1.00
43.48
54.35
 43.48
70
Ancient Power
More Info

Rock

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.50
0.25
0.00
 2.12
20.00
25.00
 42.42
130
Brave Bird
More Info

Flying

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.00
0.60
0.00
 1.30
65.00
81.25
 84.50

Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost

Candy 100
Stardust 100,000

Other

Flee Rate 10.0 %
Buddy Distance 20 km
Capture Rate3.0 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

160% damage
160% damage
160% damage
160% damage
160% damage

Resistant

39.1% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
62.5% damage
39.1% damage

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Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

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Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

StardustLevelMin CPMax CP
20014450
2001.591103
2002138157
2002.5184210
4003231264
4003.5278318
4004325371
4004.5372425
6005419478
6005.5466532
6006513585
6006.5560639
8007607692
8007.5654746
8008701800
8008.5748853
10009795907
10009.5842960
1000108891014
100010.59341064
1300119781115
130011.510231166
13001210671216
130012.511121267
16001311561318
160013.512001369
16001412451419
160014.512891470
19001513341521
190015.513781571
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190016.514671673
22001715121723
220017.515561774
22001816011825
220018.516451875
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250019.517341977
25002017782027
250020.518232078
30002118672129
300021.519122179
30002219562230
300022.520012281
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350023.520902382
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600032.527793168
70003328013194
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800035.529133320
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800036.529573371
90003729793396
900037.530023422
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900038.530463472
100003930683498
1000039.530903523
100004031133548
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