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Zapdos Question

I am considering powering up a 98% 15/15/14 Zapdos to level 30 as my 6th slot for Suicine.

My other 5 would be:

-Raikou, 96%, TS/WC, level 39
-Exeggutor, 98%, BS/SoB, level 39
-Jolteon, 84%, TS/TB, level 39
-Venusaur, 96%, VW/SoB, level 39
-Dragonite, 100%, DT/O, level 39

My dilemma is that I have a second 96% 15/13/15 Raikou that I could power up to level 30 instead. I know that Raikou is superior to Zapdos, so I was curious what other people would do in my situation.

My understanding is that the pros for Zapdos are:

1) Variety
2) Counter to Solar Beam Ho-Oh
3) Could improve when Gen 3 hits
4) Flying type = resistance to grass, fighting, ground, bug (unlike Raikou)

I like variety, but not sure if that’s enough to power up Zapdos over a second Raikou. What do you all think?

Asked by SerChris7 years 9 months ago
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I’d go with Zapdos as well just for your reasoning of number 1: Variety
Plus you pretty much hit the nail on the head with your other reasons.

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by pipjay 7 years 10 months ago

I just wish Zapdos had access to Thunder Shock. I would have powered one up long ago without hesitation if it did. Charge Beam is just such an awkward and weak move.

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If u could, power up Zapdos to at least 36.5 to hit the last charge beam breakpoint against suicune. I powered up my Zapdos all the way for variety but I think I might max out another raikou. I'm kinda in the same situation as u except i already maxed my Zapdos. I'm using all maxed out Zapdos raikou egg 2x dragonite mewtwo. I would like to replace one of my dragonite or mewtwo out for another raikou.

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If I had a lineup as tasty as that, I would definitely go for the Zapdos. Besides, I find it hard to believe that the sixth Poke in your team would make THAT big of a difference, especially since it would be level 30 compared to the others being 39's.

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