Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Zapdos is a electric/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a special attacking profile. Its Pressure ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Zapdos. Build around what Zapdos actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Zapdos is a Electric/Flying-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Zapdos is a Electric/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ice, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel. It is immune to Ground.
- Ice2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Flying0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Ground0× damage
To counter Zapdos in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ice or Rock moves and can withstand its Electric/Flying STAB attacks.
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