Do you want to know Zapdos’s best counters and Moveset in Pokémon Go? Recently, Pokémon Go revealed its plans for June. There will be many fantastic creatures to hunt, and Zapdos is only one of them. Zapdos will appear in Five-star Raids from 6th July 2023 at 10.00 am local time to 13th July 2023 at 10.00 am local time. If you be lucky enough, you’ll be able to catch Shiny Zapdos too… Here, you can find a detailed guide about Zapdos’s best counters and Moveset in Pokémon Go.
Who Is Zapdos Pokémon Go?
Zapdos is a legendary Electric and Flying-type Pokémon. It was initially found in the Kanto region and belonged to Generation 1. Zapdos’s stats are Max CP of 3987, 253 ATK, 185 DEF, and 207 STA.
It is not evolving into any other Pokémon. Still, you can find many forms of Zapdos in Pokémon Go, such as Galarian Zapdos, Galarina Shadow Zapdos, and Shadow Zapdos. This beast resembles a large bird with yellow spikey feathers, a long sharp light orange beak, and black triangular eyes. Also, it can release electricity and create thunderstorms.
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What Is the Best Moveset for Zapdos Pokémon Go?
Zapdos will share the space with Articuno and Molters during the Five-star Raid hours. And if you are planning to add Zapdos to your collection, it’s better to know the creature first. Zapdos become strong in Rainy and Windy weather but weaken to Rock and Ice-type moves.
Now let’s see the best Moveset of Zapdos.
Fast moves
- Charge Beam – Electric
Charge Moves
- Thunder – Electric
- Zap Cannon – Electric
- Thunderbolt – Electric
- Drill Peck – Flying
- Ancient Power – Rock
Legacy Fast Moves
- Thunder Shock – Electric
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What Are the Best Counters for Zapdos Pokémon Go?
If you want to counter Zapdos and increase your chances of owning it, below are your best options.
- Rhyperior
Rhyperior is a Ground and Rock Type Pokémon. Smack Down, and Rock Wrecker are its best moves against Zapdos. - Rampardos
Rampardos a Rock-type Pokémon with Smack Down and Rock Slide as power moves against Zapdos. - Mamoswine
Mamoswine is an Ice and Ground-type Pokémon. Its best moves are Powder Snow and Avalanche. - Tyrantrum
Tyrantrum is a Rock and Dragon-type Pokémon. Its best moves are Rock Throw and Meteor Beam. - Terrakion
This Rock and Fighting-type Pokémon has Smack Down and Rock Slide as the best moves against Zapdos. - Galarian Standard Darmantian
Galarian Standard Darmantian a Ice type Pokémon. You can use Ice Fang and Avalanche moves in Zapdos battles.
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Source: Poké AK, Bulbapedia, Pokémon Go Hub.
