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Zapdos (Galarian) Raid Guide

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The best counters, weaknesses, and catch CP for beating Zapdos (Galarian) in Pokémon GO raids.

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Catch CP (L20)
1943–2027
Raid IV floor is 10 — 2027 means a 100% IV catch.
Weather-boosted (L25)
2428–2534
Boosted in Cloudy or Windy weather.
Top weakness
FlyingElectricPsychic
Flying hits ×1.60.

Best counters

All viable counters — ranked by DPS³×TDOSuper-effective charged moves only
All movesetsRegular movesets (no Elite TM)
#1Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza
Air Slash + Hurricane
Flying
32.1 DPS1438 TDOLegacy
#2Mega Alakazam
Mega Alakazam
Confusion + Psychic
Psychic
35.4 DPS1041 TDOLegacy
#3Mega Latios
Mega Latios
Zen Headbutt + Psychic
Psychic
30.7 DPS1325 TDO
#4Regieleki
Regieleki
Lock On + Thunder Cage
Electric
35.5 DPS839 TDOLegacy
#5Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade
Confusion + Psychic
Psychic
31.6 DPS1170 TDO
#6Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir
Confusion + Psychic
Psychic
31.6 DPS1165 TDO
#7Mewtwo
Mewtwo
Confusion + Psystrike
Psychic
31.1 DPS1155 TDOLegacy
#8Mega Metagross
Mega Metagross
Zen Headbutt + Psychic
Psychic
27.5 DPS1411 TDO
#9Lugia
Lugia
Extrasensory + Aeroblast
Flying
25.5 DPS1704 TDOLegacy
#10Mega Salamence
Mega Salamence
Dragon Tail + Fly
Flying
27.3 DPS1381 TDO
#11Zekrom
Zekrom
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
Electric
28.8 DPS1178 TDOLegacy
#12Kyurem (White)
Kyurem (White)
Ice Fang + Blizzard
Ice
28.0 DPS1186 TDO

DPS and estimated total damage output (TDO) are computed against Zapdos (Galarian)'s actual typing and Tier-5 boss stats — each attacker's best fast + charged pairing, ranked by the combined DPS³ × TDO score. Only pairings whose charged move hits Zapdos (Galarian) super-effectively are shown. Legacy marks movesets that need an Elite TM. Shadow forms exist for Mewtwo, Lugia — a Shadow version deals ×1.2 damage (~20% harder) but also takes ×1.2 damage. This is per-boss matchup math, not the neutral-target tier list. Full formula on the methodology page.

Source: pogoapi.net · Updated: Sep 28, 2026 · About these stats

Weaknesses

Flying×1.60
Electric×1.60
Psychic×1.60
Ice×1.60
Fairy×1.60

Zapdos (Galarian)'s moves

FightingCounter
fast
FlyingBrave Bird
charged
FightingClose Combat
charged
FlyingFly
charged
RockAncient Power
charged

Dodge when the screen flashes — the charged moves above are what hit hardest.

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