Zapdos is only available for a short time as a Level 4 Raid Boss in Pokémon GO – also as Shiny! Find out here what bonuses you will receive on Zapdos Day and how to defeat the Raid Boss.
What time does Zapdos Day start in Pokémon GO? Zapdos Day starts on Saturday, July 21st, at 11:00 AM. It ends already at 2:00 PM. During this time, Zapdos will be the only Raid Boss you encounter in gyms for three hours.
Are there special bonuses? Yes, and they are these:
Chance of Shiny: You will encounter and be able to catch Shiny Zapdos. However, you have no increased chance of getting a Shiny. The chance is 1 in 19.
Thunder Shock: This Zapdos will definitely have Thunder Shock as its Fast Move instead of Charge Beam.
5 Free Raid Passes: You will receive five free Raid Passes. To get them, you must spin the Photo Disc with Zapdos.
Zapdos Day is one of the global rewards that trainers worldwide unlocked at the GO Fest 2018.
Countering Zapdos: Tips to Defeat the Legendary Raid Boss
The most important information about Zapdos at a glance:
Raid Boss CP/HP
33068
Catch Rate
3%
Min/Max CP at Lvl 20, 100% IV
1820-1902
Min/Max CP at Lvl 25, 100% IV, Wind/Rain
2275-2378
Type
Electric/Flying
Trainers
At least 4+
Weather Boost
Wind and Rain
Weaknesses
Rock, Ice
The Strongest Attackers Against Zapdos
The three best counter Pokémon for Zapdos:
Tyranitar with the moves Smack Down and Stone Edge: This Pokémon is of the Dark/Rock type and is currently the strongest Pokémon to defeat Zapdos.
Rayquaza with the moves Dragon Tail and Outrage: In windy weather, Rayquaza is even stronger than Tyranitar.
Golem with the moves Rock Throw and Stone Edge. Golem is a strong alternative if you don’t have Tyranitar or Rayquaza.
Other good counter options:
Mewtwo (Psycho Cut/Dark Pulse)
Glaceon (Ice Beam/ Avalanche)
Kyogre (Waterfall/Blizzard)
Dragonite (Dragon Tail/Outrage)
Salamence (Dragon Tail/Draco Meteor)
Weavile (Ice Shard/Avalanche)
Golem is the best non-legendary counter against Zapdos.
Is it worth participating in Zapdos Day?
Yes. This Zapdos will definitely have Thunder Shock as an attack, and you have a chance to get a Shiny.
Thunder Shock is a stronger move than the usual Charge Beam, has more attack power, and is faster.
Shiny Pokémon have been quite valuable in trades in the RPG titles. Pokémon GO now has a trading function. Especially for a shiny legendary Pokémon, you can ask for really strong or rare Pokémon in return.
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