Type Matchups
Zapdos is a Electric/Flying-type Pokémon. It's weak to Ice, Rock moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Zapdos by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Zapdos excels as a special attacker with a base stat total of 580.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Zapdos fits into these proven competitive cores:
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
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What is Zapdos weak to?
Zapdos is weak to Ice (2×), Rock (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
The best teammates for Zapdos are Poliwrath, Magnemite, Magneton because they resist Zapdos's key weaknesses.
Is Zapdos good for competitive?
Yes, Zapdos is competitively viable with a BST of 580. Zapdos excels as a special attacker with a base stat total of 580.
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Zapdos is a Electric-type Pokémon
Zapdos is a Flying-type Pokémon
Poliwrath covers Zapdos's weaknesses
Magnemite covers Zapdos's weaknesses
Magneton covers Zapdos's weaknesses
Mawile covers Zapdos's weaknesses
Aron covers Zapdos's weaknesses
Zapdos is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Zapdos is available in X Y
Zapdos is available in Black White
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