Zapdos in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Zapdos is Electric and Flying type, so it's weak to Ice and Rock.
What is Zapdos weak to?
Zapdos is Electric and Flying type, so it takes extra damage from Ice and Rock attacks.
Defending Zapdos 
Electric
Flying
ElectricFlying Hits it hard
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Ice160% damage 1.6× -
Rock160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Bug62.5% damage -
Fighting62.5% damage - Flying62.5% damage
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Grass62.5% damage -
Ground62.5% damage -
Steel62.5% damage
Leave Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground and Steel attackers at home: Zapdos resists them.
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FAQ
What is Zapdos weak to in Pokémon GO?
Zapdos is Electric and Flying type. It's weak to Ice and Rock. It resists Bug, Fighting, Flying, Grass, Ground and Steel.
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