This Raid Guide was written Pokémon GO Raiders Moderator, Kong.
Background
Zapdos is a dual-type Electric/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I. This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds.
Availability
- Zapdos will appear in 5* raids from Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 10 a.m. local time to Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 10 a.m. local time.
- It will have a shiny form available.
- Due to its Electric/Flying typing, Zapdos is boosted by Rainy and Windy weather
- It’s 100% IV CP is 2015 (Non-Boosted) and 2519 (Boosted)
- It will be featured in a raid hour on July 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
Counters
Zapdos is a dual Electric/Flying type Pokémon, making it weak to Rock and Ice type moves. Any Pokémon with these types of moves serve as effective counters. Due to its moveset, Pokemon with a Ground subtyping have an extra advantage!
Normal Counters
- Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker (legacy)
- Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
- Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
- Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Mega Counters
- Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Mega Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
Shadow Counters
- Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
- Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down (legacy) and Stone Edge
- Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
Budget Counters
- Golem with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
- Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
- Glaceon with Frost Breath and Avalanche
- Gigalith with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Thank you for reading!
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