Pokemon GO developers released Dynamax Zapdos as a 5-Star Max Battle Boss. Those who win the Legendary Max Battle can get Shiny Dynamax Zapdos. You must possess proper meta-knowledge and powerful counters to defeat the Max Battle Boss.

Pokemon GO Dynamax Zapdos appears as a Max Battle Boss starting from January 27, 2025. You must band with 4 or more trainers to win against such a powerful boss. The cost of participation is 800 Max Particles which is only deducted if you win. Once the Max Battle boss is defeated, a Zapdos that can Dynamax spawns nearby. This guide details the best Dynamax Zapdos counters, weaknesses, and Shiny availability.

Pokemon GO Giovanni Shadow Pokemon for February 2025
Pokemon GO: How To Beat Giovanni (February 2025)

You can find and defeat Pokemon GO Giovanni Shadow Pokemon for February 2025 with powerful counters listed in this guide.

4

Pokemon GO Max Battle: Dynamax Zapdos Weaknesses And Resistance

Pokemon GO Max Battle Dynamax Zapdos

Dynamax Zapdos is a Legendary Electric and Flying-type Pokemon with powerful base stats. The monster’s Dynamax variant experiences a significant boost as a Max Battle Boss. It is an extremely challenging task to defeat it without proper strategy. You must first learn Dynamax Zapdos Pokemon GO weaknesses and resistances. Only by doing so can they select the best counters for Dynamax Zapdos Max Battle.

Dynamax Zapdos Weaknesses In Pokemon GO

  • Ice-type moves
  • Rock-type moves

Dynamax Zapdos Resistances In Pokemon GO

  • Bug-type moves
  • Fighting-type moves
  • Flying-type moves
  • Grass-type moves
  • Ground-type moves
  • Steel-type moves

Pokemon GO Max Battle: Best Dynamax Zapdos Counters

Winning against a Legendary Dynamax Pokemon in Max Battles requires carefully selected counters. Select Pokemon GO Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokemon with moves categorized under Dynamax Articuno’s type-weaknesses. You must avoid selecting Pokemon that have moves under its resistance.

Best Dynamax Zapdos Max Battle Attackers In Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO Dynamax Zapdos Weaknesses

Pokemon GO Max Battle attackers must possess high Max Attack levels. The Fast Moves should align with the Dynamax Zapdos’s weakness, as it determines the typing of your Max Move. Choose attackers based on their attack stats and ability to deliver STAB damage.

Pokemon

Move

Gigantamax Lapras

Water Gun (Water-type)

Dynamax Articuno

Frost Breath (Ice-type)

Dynamax Cryogonal

Frost Breath (Ice-type)

Dynamax/Gigantamax Toxtricity

Spark (Electric-type)

Dynamax/Gigantamax Gengar

Shadow Claw (Ghost-type)

Dynamax Metagross

Zen Headbutt (Psychic-type)

Pokemon GO Giovanni Shadow Pokemon for February 2025
Pokemon GO: How To Beat Giovanni (February 2025)

You can find and defeat Pokemon GO Giovanni Shadow Pokemon for February 2025 with powerful counters listed in this guide.

4

Best Dynamax Zapdos Max Battle Defenders In Pokemon GO

Your Pokemon GO Dynamax Zapdos Max Battle Defenders should have Max Shield levels, strong Defense, and Stamina stats. The defensive bulk allows them to endure the boss’s attacks, resist damage, and charge the Max Meter faster. Choose them based on Dynamax Zapdos type-resistance and damage output.

Pokemon

Fast Move

Dynamax Excadrill

Metal Claw (Steel-type)

Dynamax/Gigantamax Toxtricity

Spark (Electric-type)

Dynamax/Gigantamax Venusaur

Vine Whip (Grass-type)

Dynamax Rillaboom

Scratch (Normal-type)

Dynamax Metagross

Zen Headbutt (Psychic-type)

Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Dynamax Zapdos

Those who win the Dynamax Zapdos Max Battle can get a Shiny Dynamax Zapdos. While there is a chance of a Shiny Zapdos that can Dynamax spawn nearby, the Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed. You have to win numerous Pokemon GO Max Battles to match its Shiny odds.

Rating block community and brand ratings Image
Pokemon Go Tag Page Cover Art
Display card tags widget
Augmented Reality
RPG
Display card system widget
Systems
Display card community and brand rating widget Display card open critics widget Display card main info widget
Released
July 6, 2016
Developer(s)
Niantic
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Display card main info widget end Display card media widget start
Pokemon Go Press Image 1
Display card media widget end

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info

Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
iOS, Android
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality, RPG