Zapdos Counters & Weaknesses
fighting
Type matchups and best counters for Zapdos in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which Pokémon can effectively counter Zapdos and what types to use against it.
Type Summary
5
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
1
Immunities
8
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Zapdos. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Zapdos resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Zapdos, either offensively or defensively.
Noctowl
ghost
2× STAB damage • Immune to fighting
2×Good
Mismagius
ghostfairy
2× STAB damage • Immune to fighting
2×Good
Zubat
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Golbat
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Mr.Mime
psychicfairy
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Crobat
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Togetic
fairy
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Natu
psychic
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Xatu
psychic
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Mime Jr.
psychicfairy
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Togekiss
fairy
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Cursola
ghostrock
Immune to fighting • Resists flying
Good
Butterfree
bugpsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Pikachu
electric
2× STAB damage • Resists flying
2×Good
Raichu
electric
2× STAB damage • Resists flying
2×Good
Clefairy
fairy
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Clefable
fairy
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Golduck
waterpsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Abra
psychic
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
Kadabra
psychic
2× STAB damage • Resists fighting
2×Good
