
🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)
Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.
Zapdos — ⚡ Top 10 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Aerodactyl.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 27.9 | 5.4 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 24.9 | 8.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 24.5 | 6.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 22.3 | 3.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 21.3 | 5.8 |
Show ranks 6-10 (remaining 5)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 21.0 | 5.6 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Manectric | 19.5 | 5.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 19.3 | 6.7 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 12.7 | 2.2 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 11.8 | 1.6 |
Zapdos — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Diancie. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 32.1 | 7.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 28.8 | 11.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 27.9 | 5.4 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 24.9 | 8.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Glalie | 24.8 | 4.4 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 24.5 | 6.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 23.6 | 5.5 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 23.4 | 5.7 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 23.2 | 6.4 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 22.8 | 5.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Abomasnow | 22.6 | 5.0 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 22.5 | 10.2 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 22.3 | 3.0 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 21.8 | 11.7 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Lopunny | 21.4 | 7.1 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 21.3 | 5.8 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 21.0 | 3.6 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 21.0 | 5.6 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 20.9 | 7.4 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 20.9 | 5.8 |
Zapdos — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Zapdos is a legendary raid boss. Weak to Ice, Rock. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Shadow Rampardos. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Shadow Rampardos.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Rampardos | 32.6 | 5.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Kyurem White | 32.3 | 7.9 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Kyurem Black | 31.8 | 7.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Tyrantrum | 31.1 | 8.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 29.5 | 13.1 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Shadow Regigigas | 29.4 | 8.3 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Shadow Gigalith | 28.8 | 7.2 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Weavile | 28.5 | 4.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Glimmora | 28.1 | 7.2 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Shadow Tyranitar | 27.7 | 7.8 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Rampardos | 27.3 | 5.3 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Shadow Mamoswine | 26.9 | 7.0 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Shadow Porygon Z | 26.8 | 5.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Eternatus | 26.4 | 9.9 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 26.3 | 7.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Necrozma Dawn Wings | 26.2 | 8.1 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Shadow Mewtwo | 25.7 | 6.3 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Shadow Aggron | 25.6 | 8.9 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Shadow Aerodactyl | 25.4 | 3.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Shadow Aurorus | 25.3 | 4.9 |
Zapdos — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Baxcalibur.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Baxcalibur | 25.1 | 5.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Darmanitan Galarian Standard | 25.0 | 3.8 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Regigigas | 24.6 | 8.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Terrakion | 24.6 | 8.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 24.4 | 11.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Gigalith | 24.3 | 7.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Weavile | 24.3 | 4.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Regieleki | 24.2 | 5.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 23.6 | 7.7 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Glaceon | 23.5 | 4.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mamoswine | 23.1 | 7.0 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Blacephalon | 23.0 | 2.8 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Lycanroc Dusk | 22.9 | 4.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Lycanroc | 22.8 | 4.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Deoxys Attack | 22.7 | 1.5 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Kyurem | 22.6 | 5.3 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mewtwo | 22.4 | 6.3 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Aggron | 22.2 | 9.0 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Jynx | 22.1 | 3.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Vanilluxe | 21.9 | 3.8 |
Zapdos — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Porygon Z.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Porygon Z | 21.9 | 5.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Aurorus | 21.7 | 5.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Stonjourner | 21.7 | 6.3 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Lycanroc Midnight | 21.5 | 4.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Aerodactyl | 21.4 | 3.3 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Cetitan | 20.9 | 4.8 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Avalugg Hisuian | 20.8 | 5.3 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Kleavor | 20.8 | 3.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Golem Alolan | 20.4 | 6.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Golem | 20.4 | 9.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Frosmoth | 20.1 | 2.1 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Omastar | 20.0 | 4.6 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Sudowoodo | 20.0 | 4.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mr Rime | 19.7 | 3.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Crustle | 19.6 | 3.7 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Arcanine Hisuian | 19.5 | 3.8 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Salamence | 19.5 | 3.8 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Sneasel | 19.2 | 2.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Cloyster | 19.1 | 3.2 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Darmanitan | 18.9 | 2.9 |
🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)
Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.
Zapdos — ⚡ Top 10 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)
Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Ampharos.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 19.3 | 6.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 24.9 | 6.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 24.5 | 6.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 21.3 | 5.8 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 21.0 | 5.6 |
Show ranks 6-10 (remaining 5)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 27.9 | 5.4 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Manectric | 19.5 | 5.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 22.3 | 3.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 12.7 | 2.2 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 11.8 | 1.6 |
Zapdos — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)
Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Garchomp. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 21.8 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 20.4 | 10.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 28.8 | 10.1 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 19.4 | 7.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 22.5 | 7.4 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 20.8 | 7.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Lopunny | 21.4 | 7.1 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 18.0 | 7.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 19.3 | 6.7 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 32.1 | 6.7 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 24.9 | 6.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 23.2 | 6.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Steelix | 12.2 | 6.4 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 18.7 | 6.2 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 16.4 | 6.1 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 24.5 | 6.0 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 20.0 | 5.9 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 21.3 | 5.8 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 20.9 | 5.8 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 23.4 | 5.7 |
Zapdos — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)
Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Shadow Rhyperior.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 29.5 | 12.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 24.4 | 11.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Shadow Garchomp | 20.5 | 10.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Kyurem White | 32.3 | 10.3 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Eternatus | 26.4 | 10.1 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Kyurem Black | 31.8 | 10.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Garchomp | 17.5 | 9.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Ursaluna | 21.6 | 8.9 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Zygarde Complete | 12.1 | 8.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Shadow Tyrantrum | 31.1 | 8.8 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Shadow Golem | 24.4 | 8.6 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Ursaluna | 18.6 | 8.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 26.3 | 8.4 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Golem | 20.4 | 8.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Zygarde | 13.4 | 7.9 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Shadow Hippowdon | 19.6 | 7.5 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Gigalith | 24.3 | 7.1 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Shadow Mamoswine | 26.9 | 7.0 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mamoswine | 23.1 | 7.0 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Nihilego | 20.3 | 7.0 |
Zapdos — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Tyranitar.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 23.6 | 7.0 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Hippowdon | 16.7 | 6.9 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Zekrom | 19.3 | 6.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Necrozma Dawn Wings | 26.2 | 6.8 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Groudon | 14.7 | 6.8 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Marshadow | 18.7 | 6.7 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Melmetal | 15.5 | 6.7 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Kommo O | 15.3 | 6.7 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Dialga Origin | 17.9 | 6.7 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Regigigas | 24.6 | 6.7 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Regirock | 17.6 | 6.6 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Glimmora | 28.1 | 6.6 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Aggron | 22.2 | 6.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Stakataka | 21.4 | 6.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Giratina (Origin) | 16.7 | 6.4 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Kingambit | 15.5 | 6.4 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Terrakion | 24.6 | 6.4 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Dialga | 18.1 | 6.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Excadrill | 16.9 | 6.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mewtwo | 22.4 | 6.3 |
Zapdos — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)
Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Stonjourner.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Stonjourner | 21.7 | 6.3 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Metagross | 15.9 | 6.2 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Swampert | 15.0 | 6.1 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Rhydon | 13.8 | 6.1 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Torterra | 13.1 | 6.1 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Golem Alolan | 20.4 | 6.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Gholdengo | 17.0 | 6.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Flygon | 14.8 | 5.8 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Magnezone | 15.6 | 5.6 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Stunfisk Galarian | 9.9 | 5.6 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Steelix | 9.2 | 5.6 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Baxcalibur | 25.1 | 5.5 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Goodra | 14.9 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Nidoqueen | 13.5 | 5.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Pangoro | 17.4 | 5.4 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Garganacl | 16.1 | 5.4 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Conkeldurr | 15.4 | 5.4 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Krookodile | 13.5 | 5.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Chesnaught | 13.3 | 5.4 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Rampardos | 27.3 | 5.3 |
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