Zapdos - legendary First generation pokemon and raid Boss level 5 in Pokemon GO, and in this guide we will look at, who is the most effective to beat Zapdos. His best counters are strong stone и ice Pokémon, such as Tyranitar, Rampardos, Rhyperior, Mamoswine, Golem, Mewtwo, Weavile, Regirock, Regice, Jynx, Omastar and other pocket monsters.
Defeat Raid Boss Zapdos best in groups of 3 players. Daredevils can try to defeat him together. Besides, Shadow Zapdos sometimes found in Shadow Raidswhere you need to put in a little more effort.
catch it Legendary Pokemon after the battle you can with the following CP values:
- 1930 - 2015 CP without weather boost;
- 2413 - 2519 CP in windy or rainy weather.
Do not forget look at specs IV your new Pokémon by using the function Appraise estimates. Perhaps it will be a hundred:
| Vulnerabilities | Resistances |
|---|---|
| Ice | Bug |
| Rock | Fighting |
| Grass | |
| Ground | |
| Steel |
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Who to beat the Zapdos Boss raid - Best Counters List
The following Pokémon are considered the best contesters against this Pokémon in a raid:
| Who to fight | Quick strikes | Charged attacks |
|---|---|---|
 Mamoswine | Powder Snow ICE | Avalanche ICE |
 Tyranitar - Tyranitar | Smack Down ROCK | Stone Edge ROCK |
 Rhyperior | Smack Down ROCK | Stone Edge ROCK |
 Golem - Golem | Rock throw ROCK | Stone Edge ROCK |
 Rampardos - Rampardos | Smack Down ROCK | Rock Slide ROCK |
 Mewtwo - Mewtwo | Psycho Cut PSYCHIC | Ice Beam ICE |
 Weavile | Ice shard ICE | Avalanche ICE |
 Regirock - Regirock | Rock throw ROCK | Stone Edge ROCK |
 Regice | Frost breath ICE | Blizzard ICE |
 Deoxys Attack - Deoxys Attacker | Poison Jab POISON | Dark Pulse DARK |
 Roserade | Poison Jab POISON | Sludge Bomb POISON |
 Flygon - Flygon | Dragon Tail DRAGON | Stone Edge ROCK |
 Jynx - Jinx | Frost breath ICE | Avalanche ICE |
 Omastar - Omastar | Rock throw ROCK | Rock Slide ROCK |
 Torterra | Bite DARK | Stone Edge ROCK |
 Electivire - Electivire | Thunder Shock ELECTRIC | Wild Charge ELECTRIC |
 Raikou | Thunder Shock ELECTRIC | Wild Charge ELECTRIC |
The best shadow and mega counters
Very cool fight with Zapdos such top Pokemon:
| Whom to put | Regular strikes | Attack Specialist |
|---|---|---|
 Shadow Mamoswine - Shadow Mamoswine | Powder Snow ICE | Avalanche ICE |
 Shadow Tyranitar - Shadow Tyranitar | Smack Down ROCK | Stone Edge ROCK |
 Shadow Weavile - Shadow Weavile | Ice shard ICE | Avalanche ICE |
 Mega Abomasnow - Mega Abomasnow | Powder Snow ICE | Weather Ball ICE |
 Shadow Piloswine - Shadow Piloswine | Ice shard ICE | Avalanche ICE |
 Shadow Aerodactyl - Shadow Aerodactyl | Rock throw ROCK | Rock Slide ROCK |
 Shadow Porygon-Z - Shadow Porygon Z | Lock-On NORMAL | Blizzard ICE |
 Mega Gengar - Mega Gengar | Lick GHOST | Shadow Ball GHOST |
 Shadow Aggron - Shadow Aggron | Smack Down ROCK | Stone Edge ROCK |
 Mega Ampharos - Mega Ampharos | Volt Switch ELECTRIC | Power gem ROCK |
Infographics
Top counters are shown in the photo below:
Zapdos Raid Boss Best Counters Guide - who to beat Zapdos
Pokemon GO Shadow Zapdos Raid Boss Top Counters Guide
Pokémon Zapdos attacks
In raid battles, he can fight with the following attacks:
| Fast attack |
|---|
| Charge Beam ELECTRIC |
| Super attacks |
|---|
| Thunder ELECTRIC |
| Zap cannon ELECTRIC |
| Thunderbolt ELECTRIC |
| Drill Peck |
| Ancient power ROCK |
Zapdos sprites
After raiding in Pokemon GO, you can get these Zapdos Sprites:
Normal |  Shiny |  Shadow |  Shiny Shadow |
 purified |  Shiny Purified |
Raid Boss Zapdos - video guide
Battle with the raid Boss Zapdos in Pokemon GO
Video review of the battle with Zapdos in Pokémon GO. Raid Boss Zapdos Best Counters Guide.
Video from 2021-02-25
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