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Zapdos is an Electric, Flying-type Legendary Pokémon from the Kanto region. It does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon. Along with Articuno and Moltres, it is a member of the Legendary Birds.
Zapdos is the mascot Pokémon of Team Instinct.
Pokédex description
Electric Pokémon
Zapdos is a Legendary Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
- Zapdos's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Ancient Power, Drill Peck: added on July 9th, 2019
- Thunder Shock: available during events: Special Raid Challenge, Ultra Bonus Event 2018, Sep 2020 and Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto
Evolution family
Zapdos is part of a one-member family.
Availability
- Zapdos was released on August 7th, 2017.
Shiny form of Zapdos was released at the start of Zapdos Day on July 21st, 2018.
Shadow form of Zapdos was released on December 1st, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
![]() Raid Battles |
2,015 2,519 (weather boosted) |
Tier 5 CP 46,418
Mischief Unbound: 2021 Nov 26 |
![]() Research tasks |
1,511 | Special Research/Timed Research: GO Fest 2020: Rocket Straight to Victory - 3rd part: Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra (Shadow) Research Breakthrough: 2019 Nov - Dec 2018 Dec - 2019 Feb 2018 May |
![]() GO Battle League |
2,015 | Obtainable starting from rank: 20 (2021 Feb 20 - Mar 1) |
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Trivia
- Zapdos was originally planned to learn Discharge, but it was removed before Zapdos was released.
- The Zapdos raids in September 2020 were pushed early by few hours.[8]
References
- ↑ Feel the love with Pokémon GO’s February events!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2021-02-02.
- ↑ Different Legendary Raid Bosses each week, Victini Special Research, and more in September!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-08-27.
- ↑ Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge Ends with a Power-Packed Ultra Bonus Event!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2018-09-14.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2017, August 7). The Legendary Pokémon Zapdos has been spotted in Pokémon GO!. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-01-31.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2017, August 14). Legendary Pokémon Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Lugia have been spotted in Raid Battles around the world until August 31!. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-01-31.
- ↑ Close out the Pokémon Day weekend with a Kanto-themed Raid Day!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2021-02-18.
- ↑ Unlock Zapdos Day during Professor Willow’s Global Challenge!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2018-07-27.
- ↑ Zapdos and Articuno together?. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2020-09-25.