Master League PvP guide
Zapdos (Galarian) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Zapdos (Galarian) is a Fighting/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #123. Its recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Fly and Brave Bird.
Master League
#123
Viable pick
Type
Fighting/Flying
Best Fast Move
Low Kick
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,012
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ZAPDOS (GALARIAN)
Is Zapdos (Galarian) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zapdos (Galarian) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #123.
Zapdos (Galarian) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #366.
Zapdos (Galarian) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #504 | 74.9 | Low Kick, Fly, Close Combat |
| Ultra League | #366 | 76.4 | Low Kick, Fly, Brave Bird |
| Master LeagueBest | #123 | 73.1 | Low Kick, Fly, Brave Bird |
Best Moveset for Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Zapdos (Galarian) is Low Kick with Fly and Brave Bird.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Zapdos (Galarian) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Zapdos (Galarian) PvP Move Counts
Low Kick → Fly
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Low Kick → Brave Bird
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Zapdos (Galarian) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Zapdos (Galarian) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Zapdos (Galarian) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Zapdos (Galarian)'s Fighting/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- ground0.391×
- dark0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Zapdos (Galarian) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Zapdos (Galarian)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Super Effective
86% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
72% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ratings are shown from Zapdos (Galarian)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Zapdos (Galarian).
Best Teammates for Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Zapdos (Galarian) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Zapdos (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zapdos (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Zapdos (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zapdos (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Zapdos (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Zapdos (Galarian)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 3/15/14 | 1,497 | 15.5 | 1,669,187 |
| #2 | 4/14/14 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,667,518 | |
| #3 | 0/9/12 | 1,498 | 16 | 1,666,903 | |
| #4 | 0/14/7 | 1,499 | 16 | 1,665,176 | |
| #5 | 1/8/12 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,665,065 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,498 | 26 | 3,616,031 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,488 | 26 | 3,601,739 | |
| #3 | 0/11/13 | 2,499 | 26.5 | 3,599,038 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 2,492 | 26 | 3,598,306 | |
| #5 | 3/15/12 | 2,500 | 26 | 3,596,343 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,012 | 50 | 7,153,574 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,997 | 50 | 7,126,782 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,002 | 50 | 7,118,508 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,003 | 50 | 7,115,114 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,982 | 50 | 7,099,990 |
Zapdos (Galarian) Stats in Pokémon GO
Zapdos (Galarian)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Zapdos (Galarian) 3/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 134.1
- Defense
- 107.3
- HP
- 116
Ultra League
Zapdos (Galarian) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 172.3
- Defense
- 139
- HP
- 151
Master League
Zapdos (Galarian) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,012
- Attack
- 224.4
- Defense
- 171.4
- HP
- 186
Zapdos (Galarian) Evolution
Zapdos (Galarian) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Flying typing · Also runs Brave Bird & Fly · Master League #405
Same Flying / Fighting typing · Ultra League #126
Same Fighting / Flying typing · Ultra League #142
Same Fighting / Flying typing · Mega Master League #53
Shares Fighting typing · Same Low Kick fast move · Master League #125
Shares Fighting typing · Same Low Kick fast move · Master League #140
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Zapdos (Galarian) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zapdos (Galarian)'s recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Fly and Brave Bird.
Is Zapdos (Galarian) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zapdos (Galarian) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #123.
What counters Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zekrom, Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Zapdos (Galarian) in Master League.
What is Zapdos (Galarian) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Zapdos (Galarian) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).