The best moveset for Galarian Zapdos in Pokmon Go

Publish date: 2024-06-14

The best moves for Galarian Zapdos in Pokémon Go

Galarian Zapdos is a Fighting and Flying-type Pokémon. It will be weak against Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves, but it is resistant against Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type attacks. It has a high attack power and decent defense, but it has the same health as the Galarian legendary birds. Therefore, it might be a bold choice against particular Dark and Ground-type Pokémon in the Master League.

These are all of the moves Galarian Zapdos can learn.

Fast moves

Counter (Fighting-type) – 8 damage and 3.5 energy per turn (4 damage per turn) – 2 turns

Charged moves

Ancient Power (Rock-type) – 45 damage and 45 energy (10% chance to increase the attack and defense of this Pokémon by two ranks)
Brave Bird (Flying-type) – 130 damage and 55 energy (100% chance to lower the defense of the user by three ranks)
Close Combat (Fighting-type) – 100 damage and 45 energy (100% chance to lower the defense of the user by two ranks)

When picking the Galarian Zapdos’ fast move, you have nothing to worry about. Upon release, Galarian Zapdos can only learn one fast move, and it’s Counter. This is a solid Fighting-type Pokémon and one of the better options in Pokémon Go, so it’s a solid selection for Galarian Zapdos right out of the gate.

For the charged moves, we have a few more options to pick from. Given the several choices available, we recommend you go with Brave Bird and Close Combat. Brave Bird will be a decisive Flying-type move Galarian Zapdos can use to do heavy damage to enemies, alongside Close Combat. However, both of these attacks lower Galarian Zapdos’ defenses by two ranks, making it easier to defeat them in combat. Additionally, you might find some use in swapping out Close Combat for Ancient Power if you want to utilize a Rock-type move. However, it does far less damage than both of those attacks.

The best moveset to teach Galarian Zapdos is the fast move Counter and the charged moves Brave Bird and Close Combat.

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Zack Palm

Zack Palm is the Senior Writer of Gamepur and has spent over five years covering video games, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He spends his free time biking, running tabletop campaigns, and listening to heavy metal. His primary game beats are Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and any newly released title, and he finds it difficult to pull away from any Star Wars game.