Galarian Zapdos - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

Galarian Zapdos in Other Pokemon Games
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This is a page on the Galarian Zapdos, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolution, abilities, type advantages, location, as well as tips on how to catch Galarian Zapdos.

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Galarian Articuno	Galarian Zapdos	Galarian Moltres

How to Get Galarian Zapdos

The Crown Tundra

Galarian Zapdos only appears in The Crown Tundra which is included in the Expansion Pass DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Start the Legendary Birds Storyline

Objectives
①	Go to the south of the Crown Tundra to Ballimere Lake.
②	Head around to the east side to reach Dyna Tree Hill where you will witness the three birds fight.
③	After the scene, you'll be able to go to the Birds' respective areas to catch them.

The main prerequisite for catching Galarian Zapdos is starting off the Legendary Birds chapter by visiting Dyna Tree Hill. Once you've done this, you'll be ready to start the hunt!

The Crown Tundra Story Walkthrough

How to Catch Galarian Zapdos

Objectives
①	Fly to East Lake Axewell in the Wild Area. Galarian Zapdos will appear and run to the right.
②	Chase after Zapdos on your bike until it starts to get tired, then catch up to it to engage it in battle.
③	Catch it to update Legendary Clue 3.

Follow Galarian Zapdos from East Lake Axewell

When you first encounter Galarian Zapdos, it will start off by running away to the right at a high speed, but keep your eye on it and don't let it get too far away.

Chase it down

After you've chased Galarian Zapdos for a while, sweat drops will appear over its head to indicate that it's getting tired.

Keep speeding ahead

If you continue going after it, it will eventually get tired and start to slow down, at which point you'll be able to finally catch up.

Battle Strategy

Galarian Zapdos Lv. 70

Galarian Zapdos will use Fighting-type moves like Thunderous Kick and Reversal heavily. If you're using a Ghost-type Pokemon like Gengar to put it to sleep with Hypnosis, you'll be immune to most of its attacks, making this a fairly safe fight.

International Challenge Online Competition in March

It was announced that entrants for the International Challenge Online Competition in March will receive a free Shiny Galarian Zapdos. Additionally, players in Japan who participate and win the competition will have a chance of earning a place in the 2022 Pokemon Japan Championships!

Galarian Zapdos' two counterparts (Galarian Articuno and Galarian Moltres) will also have their shinies distributed at the very same competition in February and April, respectively.

International Challenge Online Competition Details

Galarian Zapdos - Type and Abilities

Galarian Zapdos - Type

Galarian Zapdos Strong Legs Pokémon
Type 1	Type 2

Galarian Zapdos Weaknesses and Resistances

	Type
Takes 4x damage	-
Takes 2x damage
Takes 0.5x damage
Takes 1/4x damage
Takes 0x damage

Galarian Zapdos Pokédex Entries

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Galarian Zapdos Abilities

Name	Description
Defiant	When its stats are lowered its Attack increases.

Galarian Zapdos Egg Group

Egg Groups
Undiscovered

Evolution Chart of Galarian Zapdos

Evolution Line
Galarian Zapdos
This Pokemon does not evolve.

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Base Stats of Galarian Zapdos

HP	90
Atk	125
Def	90
Sp. Atk	85
Sp. Def	90
Speed	100
Total Base Stats	580

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Learnset of Galarian Zapdos

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Base	Peck		35	100	35
Base	Focus Energy		-	-	30
5	Rock Smash		40	100	15
10	Light Screen		-	-	30
15	Pluck		60	100	20
20	Agility		-	-	30
25	Ancient Power		60	100	5
30	Brick Break		75	100	15
35	Drill Peck		80	100	20
40	Quick Guard		-	-	15
45	Thunderous Kick		90	100	10
50	Bulk Up		-	-	20
55	Counter		-	100	20
60	Detect		-	-	5
65	Close Combat		120	100	5
70	Reversal		-	100	15

Learnset by TM

No.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
TM01	Mega Kick		120	75	5
TM06	Fly		90	95	15
TM08	Hyper Beam		150	90	5
TM09	Giga Impact		150	90	5
TM16	Screech		-	85	40
TM17	Light Screen		-	-	30
TM21	Rest		-	-	10
TM24	Snore		50	100	15
TM25	Protect		-	-	10
TM26	Scary Face		-	100	10
TM30	Steel Wing		70	90	25
TM39	Facade		70	100	20
TM40	Swift		60	-	20
TM42	Revenge		60	100	10
TM43	Brick Break		75	100	15
TM52	Bounce		85	85	5
TM56	U-turn		70	100	20
TM57	Payback		50	100	10
TM58	Assurance		60	100	10
TM75	Low Sweep		65	100	20
TM76	Round		60	100	15
TM78	Acrobatics		55	100	15
TM79	Retaliate		70	100	5
TM98	Stomping Tantrum		75	100	10

Learnset by TR

No.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
TR07	Low Kick		-	100	20
TR12	Agility		-	-	30
TR13	Focus Energy		-	-	30
TR20	Substitute		-	-	10
TR21	Reversal		-	100	15
TR26	Endure		-	-	10
TR27	Sleep Talk		-	-	10
TR37	Taunt		-	100	20
TR39	Superpower		120	100	5
TR41	Blaze Kick		85	90	10
TR48	Bulk Up		-	-	20
TR53	Close Combat		120	100	5
TR66	Brave Bird		120	100	15
TR89	Hurricane		110	70	10
TR95	Throat Chop		80	100	15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Coaching		-	-	10
Dual Wingbeat		40	90	10

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Basic Information

A Fighting/Flying Type

Unlike its predecessor, Zapdos loses the Zap in its name to become a Fighting/Flying type like Hawlucha. Its appearance remains shocking, and its move is titled Thunderous Kick, but it learns absolutely no Electric-type moves.

Thunderous Kick

Galarian Zapdos's signature move Thunderous Kick is a Physical Fighting-type move that definitely lowers the opponent's Defense. As this Pokemon seems to be more Physical-oriented than its predecessor, this effect should pair nicely with its potential to overpower enemies with its physical power.

Obtainable in the Crown Tundra DLC

Like its brethren Galarian Articuno and Galarian Moltres, Galarian Zapdos is available in The Crown Tundra DLC.

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