Zapdos-Galar counters

Gen 8 VGC 2022 · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

Zapdos-Galar
#0145 Zapdos-Galar
FightingFlying
USAGE 1.8% #38
BASE STATS
HP 90
ATK 125
DEF 90
SPA 85
SPD 90
SPE 100
BST580
TYPE MATCHUPS
2×
ElectricIceFlyingPsychicFairy
½×
GrassFightingDark
¼×
Bug
0×
Ground
Moves
Brave Bird 100.0% Close Combat 100.0% Coaching 100.0% U-turn 100.0% Throat Chop 0.0% Protect 0.0% Thunderous Kick 0.0% Dual Wingbeat 0.0%
Items
Iron Ball 100.0% Life Orb 0.0% Weakness Policy 0.0% Safety Goggles 0.0% Choice Band 0.0% Choice Scarf 0.0%
Common Teammates
Calyrex-Ice100.0%Kyogre100.0%Regieleki100.0%Indeedee-F100.0%Shedinja52.2%Mimikyu47.8%Zacian-Crowned0.0%Pikachu0.0%
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Ranked #38 with 1.83% usage. Sorted by reliability score.