Competitive Information for Galarian Zapdos [Scarlet/Violet]
Fighting / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zapdos-galar? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Zapdos-Galar, the fabulous Fighting and Flying-typed Pokémon! Zapdos-Galar is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. It is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Zapdos-Galar performs in battles.
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- U-turn / Double-Edge
- Knock Off / Throat Chop
Zapdos proves to be a illustrious Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using overwhelming physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. U-turn was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zapdos's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zapdos switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zapdos-galar? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- U-turn / Double-Edge
- Knock Off / Throat Chop
Taking on double battles? Zapdos is a famous Physical Sweeper. It is meant to crush rivals using potent physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. U-turn was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zapdos's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zapdos switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Psychic moves are bad against Dark.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Zapdos-galar is: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Fighting or Flying ) could also prove advantageous.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Tera Blast / U-turn
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zapdos's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ U-turn is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Zapdos switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Stomping Tantrum
- U-turn / Facade
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. U-turn was added to provide additional threat coverage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zapdos switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zapdos is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Stomping Tantrum
- Trailblaze / Facade
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Zapdos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. Trailblaze was added to provide additional threat coverage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Drill Peck is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zapdos's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
◆ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Zapdos's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zapdos is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast / Trailblaze
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ Trailblaze is a physical TERA-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Zapdos's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Tera Blast / Stomping Tantrum
- Trailblaze / Facade
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Zapdos's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. Trailblaze was added to provide additional threat coverage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zapdos's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
◆ Trailblaze is a physical 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Zapdos's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zapdos is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Tera Blast / Facade
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zapdos's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zapdos is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Teratype Water moveset for Zapdos-galar
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Thunderous Kick
- Brave Bird / Drill Peck
- Tera Blast
- Stomping Tantrum
Zapdos is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zapdos recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Defiant, Zapdos's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zapdos's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thunderous Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Drill Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Flying-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zapdos's last move failed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zapdos-galar can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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-galar.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zapdos-galar can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Zapdos-galar
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Guard
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Zapdos-galar's stats
- Agility
- Ancient Power
- Bulk Up
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Zapdos-galar
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Zapdos-galar in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Zapdos-galar's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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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