Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Electric/Flying-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
2x
2x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zapdos? These builds are optimized for Gold/Silver Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Gold/Silver metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Zapdos, the lit Pokémon of Electric and Flying types! It's a sight to see Zapdos out in the 2nd generation battlefield. There were no known abilities back in the Gold/Silver Pokémon games. Its only type-related weaknesses are Ice and Rock. Curious about Zapdos's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Zapdos is a legendary Support. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Zapdos last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn.
♦ Thunder is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. can't miss in rain). ♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Rest is a status move (Zapdos sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status). ♦ Sleep Talk is a status move (Zapdos must be asleep. uses another known move). ♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Zapdos is a legendary Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type.
♦ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Thunder Shock is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ♦ Detect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Zapdos this turn). ♦ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target). ♦ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, your Zapdos's party has doubled special defense).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zapdos can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Gold/Silver generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Zapdos.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zapdos can perform in Gold/Silver. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive GS Move and Ability Combos for Zapdos
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Zapdos's stats
Agility
Curse
Rage
Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Zapdos
Hidden Power Ice
Hidden Power Water
Light Screen
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Sleep Talk
Thunder
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Toxic
Whirlwind
Common Effort Values for Zapdos in Gold and Silver
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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