Zapdos Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

90

Attack

90

Defense

85

Sp. Atk

125

Sp. Def

90

Speed

100

Total

580

Best counters to Zapdos

• Iron ThornsHits for 2×
• RhyperiorHits for 2×
• TyrantrumHits for 2×
• Frost RotomHits for 2×
• ArctozoltHits for 2×
• GolemHits for 2×

Other Electric/Flying Pokémon

• Fan Rotom
• Emolga
• Thundurus
• Therian Thundurus
• Pom-pom Oricorio
• Wattrel
• Kilowattrel

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.