Type matchups
Damage Zapdos takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric/Flying type, Zapdos has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Electric/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 125
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 580
Zapdos has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (125) well above Attack (90), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 90 HP, 85 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Zapdos can have the abilities Pressure and Static.
How to beat Zapdos
Zapdos takes 2× damage from Rock and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Thorns hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Electric and Flying moves. Rhyperior hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Zapdos's Electric moves and resists its Flying moves. Tyrantrum hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Electric and Flying moves.
Evolution
Zapdos does not evolve.
Best counters to Zapdos
Other Electric/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zapdos weak to?
As an Electric/Flying type, Zapdos takes super-effective damage from Rock and Ice moves.
What is Zapdos resistant to?
Zapdos resists Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Zapdos?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Thorns, Rhyperior and Tyrantrum, which hit Zapdos with super-effective attacks.