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Galarian Zapdos
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 4,059 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Galarian Zapdos
Galarian Zapdos is a Fighting/Flying-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,059 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Galarian Zapdos has base stats of 252 Attack, 189 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 648.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 252, Galarian Zapdos is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Galarian Zapdos is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Cloudy weather, Galarian Zapdos receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Galarian Zapdos is 20km per candy.
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 12 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 100 | -45 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Ancient Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brave Bird STAB | Flying | 130 | -55 | - | 130 | -55 |
| Fly | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Galarian Zapdos takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Galarian Zapdos takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Galarian Zapdos
Top Pokémon to use when battling Galarian Zapdos in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deoxys
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 3 |
Mewtwo
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 4 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 7 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 8 |
Alakazam
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 9 |
Azelf
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
| 10 |
Latios
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
🏆 Galarian Zapdos PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 9 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 1,496 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,488 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,492 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 2,495 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 2,492 |
| 7 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,482 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Galarian Zapdos IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 3,042 | 1,521 | 2,027 | 2,534 | 3,548 | 4,023 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,035 | 1,517 | 2,023 | 2,529 | 3,540 | 4,014 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,034 | 1,517 | 2,022 | 2,528 | 3,540 | 4,013 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,016 | 1,508 | 2,010 | 2,513 | 3,518 | 3,989 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 3,013 | 1,506 | 2,008 | 2,511 | 3,515 | 3,985 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,990 | 1,495 | 1,993 | 2,492 | 3,489 | 3,956 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,965 | 1,482 | 1,976 | 2,471 | 3,459 | 3,922 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,985 | 1,492 | 1,989 | 2,487 | 3,482 | 3,948 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,914 | 1,457 | 1,943 | 2,428 | 3,400 | 3,855 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,668 | 1,334 | 1,778 | 2,223 | 3,113 | 3,529 |
📋 Galarian Zapdos Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Galarian Zapdos with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,023 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,548 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,943 - 2,027 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,428 - 2,534 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,943 - 2,027 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,457 - 1,521 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Galarian Zapdos with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 26 | 3,548 |
| 2 | 3,548 | 27 | 3,548 |
| 3 | 3,548 | 28 | 3,548 |
| 4 | 3,548 | 29 | 3,548 |
| 5 | 478 | 30 | 3,042 |
| 6 | 3,548 | 31 | 3,548 |
| 7 | 3,548 | 32 | 3,548 |
| 8 | 3,548 | 33 | 3,548 |
| 9 | 3,548 | 34 | 3,548 |
| 10 | 1,014 | 35 | 3,295 |
| 11 | 3,548 | 36 | 3,548 |
| 12 | 3,548 | 37 | 3,548 |
| 13 | 3,548 | 38 | 3,548 |
| 14 | 3,548 | 39 | 3,548 |
| 15 | 1,521 | 40 | 3,548 |
| 16 | 3,548 | 41 | 3,548 |
| 17 | 3,548 | 42 | 3,548 |
| 18 | 3,548 | 43 | 3,548 |
| 19 | 3,548 | 44 | 3,548 |
| 20 | 2,027 | 45 | 3,795 |
| 21 | 3,548 | 46 | 3,548 |
| 22 | 3,548 | 47 | 3,548 |
| 23 | 3,548 | 48 | 3,548 |
| 24 | 3,548 | 49 | 3,548 |
| 25 | 2,534 | 50 | 4,023 |
📖 Complete Galarian Zapdos Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Galarian Zapdos (#145) is a Fighting/Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,059 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Galarian Zapdos is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Galarian Zapdos in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Galarian Zapdos is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
📊 Galarian Zapdos Stats Analysis
Galarian Zapdos's Attack stat is 252 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Galarian Zapdos an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 189 Defense (Excellent) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 648. This gives Galarian Zapdos reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Galarian Zapdos's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Galarian Zapdos Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Galarian Zapdos depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Counter (Fast) with Close Combat (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Galarian Zapdos has 1 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Galarian Zapdos PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Master League
With 4,023 CP at Level 50, Galarian Zapdos is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Galarian Zapdos Raid Guide & Counters
Galarian Zapdos appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Galarian Zapdos at Level 20 (1,943 - 2,027 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,428 - 2,534 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,027 CP.
🎯 How to Get Galarian Zapdos in Pokémon GO
Galarian Zapdos is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
😈 Shadow Galarian Zapdos
Shadow Galarian Zapdos is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Galarian Zapdos's effective Attack becomes ~302. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Galarian Zapdos in Pokémon GO
Shiny Galarian Zapdos is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Galarian Zapdos gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,428 - 2,534 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Requires Special Trade (1/day).
- Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.
❓ FAQ About Galarian Zapdos
Q: What is Galarian Zapdos's max CP?
A: 4,023 CP at Level 50, or 3,548 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Galarian Zapdos good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Galarian Zapdos be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Galarian Zapdos is available.
Q: What is Galarian Zapdos weak to?
A: Flying, Psychic, Fairy, Electric, Ice-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Counter + Close Combat for optimal DPS.
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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.