Zapdos Release Date and Time
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Zapdos is set to join the Pokemon UNITE roster on February 27, 2026 for the Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. Read on to learn Zapdos's release details!
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Zapdos Release Date and Time
Releasing on February 27, 2026!
In a post from the official Pokemon UNITE twitter account, Zapdos is set to release on February 27, 2026!
Articuno and Moltres are also set to join the Pokemon UNITE roster soon.
Could Release at 7AM UTC
| Region | Local Time / Date |
UTC |
|---|---|---|
| US West Coast (PDT) |
12:00AM Feb. 26 |
7:00 AM Feb. 27 |
| London (GMT) |
07:00AM Feb. 27 |
7:00 AM Feb. 27 |
| Japan (JST) |
04:00PM Feb. 27 |
7:00 AM Feb. 27 |
Following the usual release time of new Pokemon, Zapdos could be releasing at 7AM UTC.
Follow Twitter Accounts for Release Details
It's best to keep a sharp eye on both the English and Japanese Twitter accounts for Pokemon UNITE. There might be more news that follows!
▶︎Pokemon UNITE English Twitter
▶︎Pokemon UNITE Japanese Twitter
Zapdos Basic Information
Could Be an Attacker
Based on the Remoat Stadium version of Zapdos, the Pokemon could be an Attacker when it becomes a playable character. Its moveset is similar to other electric-type Pokemon in the current roster like Pikachu.
Zapdos Stats
High Sp. Atk.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 90 |
| Atk | 90 |
| Def | 85 |
| SpAtk | 125 |
| SpDef | 90 |
| Speed | 100 |
In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Zapdos has high Sp. Atk. and Speed stat, which may hint on the Pokemon being an Attacker when it joins UNITE.
Zapdos Moves and Ability
| We'll update this section with the moves as they are announced. |
Zapdos Evolutions
 ZapdosThis Pokemon does not evolve. |
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