As a Fighting/Flying type, Galarian Zapdos has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Fighting/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 90
Attack: 125
Defense: 90
Sp. Atk: 85
Sp. Def: 90
Speed: 100
Total: 580

Galarian Zapdos has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. With Attack (125) well above Sp. Atk (85), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 90 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Galarian Zapdos's only ability is Defiant.

How to beat Galarian Zapdos

Galarian Zapdos takes 2× damage from Flying, Electric, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Thundurus hits for 2× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Fighting and Flying moves. Therian Thundurus hits for 2× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Fighting and Flying moves. Tapu Koko hits for 2× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Fighting and Flying moves.

Evolution

Galarian Zapdos is an alternate form of Zapdos, so it shares Zapdos's evolution line.

Best counters to Galarian Zapdos

Other Fighting/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Galarian Zapdos weak to?

As a Fighting/Flying type, Galarian Zapdos takes super-effective damage from Flying, Electric, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves.

What is Galarian Zapdos resistant to?

Galarian Zapdos resists Fighting, Grass, Dark and Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Galarian Zapdos?

Strong type-based picks include Thundurus, Therian Thundurus and Tapu Koko, which hit Galarian Zapdos with super-effective attacks.