Master League PvP guide
Zapdos (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Zapdos (Shadow) is a Electric/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #90. Its recommended PvP moveset is Thunder Shock with Drill Peck and Heat Wave.
Master League
#90
Strong pick
Type
Electric/Flying
Best Fast Move
Thunder Shock
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,987
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 (SHADOW)
Is Zapdos (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zapdos (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #90.
Zapdos (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #120 and a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #225.
Zapdos (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #225 | 82.0 | Thunder Shock, Drill Peck, Heat Wave |
| Ultra League | #120 | 85.3 | Thunder Shock, Drill Peck, Thunderbolt |
| Master LeagueBest | #90 | 77.6 | Thunder Shock, Drill Peck, Heat Wave |
Best Moveset for Zapdos (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
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
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Zapdos (Shadow) is Thunder Shock with Drill Peck and Heat Wave.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Zapdos (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
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
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Zapdos (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Thunder Shock → Drill Peck
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Thunder Shock → Heat Wave
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Zapdos (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Zapdos (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Zapdos (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Zapdos (Shadow)'s Electric/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Zapdos (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Zapdos (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Zapdos (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
81% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
108% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
72% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
87% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
94% HP
Ratings are shown from Zapdos (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Zapdos (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Zapdos (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Zapdos (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Zapdos (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zapdos (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zapdos (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Zapdos (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Covers 3 of Zapdos (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/12/12 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,665,065 |
| #2 | 0/10/14 | 1,499 | 16 | 1,662,248 | |
| #3 | 0/13/11 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,659,214 | |
| #4 | 0/11/12 | 1,496 | 16 | 1,656,613 | |
| #5 | 0/11/13 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,656,613 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/13 | 2,497 | 26.5 | 3,577,187 |
| #2 | 1/12/13 | 2,500 | 26.5 | 3,573,188 | |
| #3 | 2/15/15 | 2,493 | 26 | 3,573,153 | |
| #4 | 0/14/12 | 2,497 | 26.5 | 3,571,444 | |
| #5 | 3/14/15 | 2,496 | 26 | 3,569,230 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,987 | 50 | 7,039,575 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,972 | 50 | 7,013,308 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,977 | 50 | 7,004,377 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,978 | 50 | 7,001,728 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,957 | 50 | 6,987,041 |
Zapdos (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Zapdos (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Zapdos (Shadow) 0/12/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 135.2
- Defense
- 105.3
- HP
- 117
Ultra League
Zapdos (Shadow) 0/13/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 174
- Defense
- 136.2
- HP
- 151
Master League
Zapdos (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,987
- Attack
- 225.2
- Defense
- 168.1
- HP
- 186
Zapdos (Shadow) Evolution
Zapdos (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Zapdos (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Same Electric / Flying typing · Ultra League #347
Same Electric / Flying typing · Ultra League #685
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Zapdos (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zapdos (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zapdos (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Thunder Shock with Drill Peck and Heat Wave.
Is Zapdos (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zapdos (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #90.
What counters Zapdos (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zekrom, Dialga (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Zapdos (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Zapdos (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Zapdos (Shadow) is weak to Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).