Monotype Galarian Zapdos (Flying)

[Rotten]

Zapdos-Galar @ Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- Stomping Tantrum
- U-turn

Galarian Zapdos uses its good Attack stat, excellent offensive typing, and amazing coverage to pulverize types such as Dark, Steel, and Normal, making it a fearsome wallbreaker. Additionally, it troubles Defoggers like Mandibuzz and Corviknight thanks to Defiant. Close Combat and Brave Bird unleash powerful hits against most of the tier, making it difficult for even walls to switch in safely. Stomping Tantrum is used to hit Aegislash, which otherwise completely walls Galarian Zapdos, and Heatran. U-turn allows Galarian Zapdos to pivot out against foes that wall it such as Slowbro and Zapdos. Galarian Zapdos dislikes being crippled by Stealth Rock, so entry hazard removers such as Landorus-T, Corviknight, and Mantine are appreciated. Landorus-T can switch into Electric-type attacks, pivot Galarian Zapdos in with U-turn, and set Stealth Rock, giving it opportunities to gain a Defiant boost. Celesteela, Skarmory, and Corviknight can switch into Ice-, Rock-, and Psychic-type attacks, while Mantine and Thundurus-T can greatly help in the Water matchup. Finally, Galarian Moltres can take on the Ghost, Psychic, and Poison matchups for Galarian Zapdos.

 

[Eisenherz]

Maple Harpp maroon this needs a QC semi-urgently, please

 

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Galarian Zapdos (Flying)

Zapdos-Galar @ Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- Stomping Tantrum
- U-turn

Galarian Zapdos uses its good Attack stat, excellent offensive typing, and amazing coverage to pulverize types such as Dark, Steel, and Normal, making it a fearsome wallbreaker. Additionally, it troubles Defoggers like Mandibuzz and Corviknight thanks to Defiant. Close Combat and Brave Bird unleash powerful kicks hits against most of the tier, making it difficult for even walls to switch in safely. Stomping Tantrum is used to hit Aegislash, which otherwise completely walls Galarian Zapdos, and Toxapex in one moveslot. U-turn pivots out of foes that wall Galarian Zapdos, such as Slowbro and Zapdos. Galarian Zapdos dislikes being crippled by Stealth Rock, so entry hazard removers such as Landorus-T, Corviknight, and Mantine are appreciated. Landorus-T can switch into Electric-type attacks, pivot Galarian Zapdos in with U-turn, and set Stealth Rock, giving it opportunities to gain a Defiant boost. Celesteela, Skarmory, or Corviknight can switch into Ice-, Rock-, and Psychic-type attacks; Skarmory is also useful to check physical threats like Mamoswine and Weavile better while setting Spikes. Finally, Mantine and Thundurus-T can greatly help in the Water matchup.
* Galarian Moltres as a teammate would be great to mention for Ghost and Psychic-types and also takes advantage of Pokemon like Toxapex and Mandibuzz etc. that may be annoying for Zapdos, remove the bit about Skarmory if you can't fit it with the character limit

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Galarian Zapdos

Zapdos-Galar @ Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- Stomping Tantrum
- U-turn

Galarian Zapdos uses its good Attack stat, excellent offensive typing, and amazing coverage to pulverize types such as Dark, Steel, and Normal, making it a fearsome wallbreaker. Additionally, it troubles Defoggers like Mandibuzz and Corviknight thanks to Defiant. Close Combat and Brave Bird unleash powerful hits against most of the tier, making it difficult for even walls to switch in safely. Stomping Tantrum is used to hit Aegislash, which otherwise completely walls Galarian Zapdos, and Heatran in one moveslot. U-turn pivots out of foes that wall allows Galarian Zapdos, (RC) to pivot out against foes that wall it such as Slowbro and Zapdos. Galarian Zapdos dislikes being crippled by Stealth Rock, so entry hazard removers such as Landorus-T, Corviknight, and Mantine are appreciated. Landorus-T can switch into Electric-type attacks, pivot Galarian Zapdos in with U-turn, and set Stealth Rock, giving it opportunities to gain a Defiant boost. Celesteela, Skarmory, or and Corviknight can switch into Ice-, Rock-, and Psychic-type attacks, while Mantine and Thundurus-T can greatly help in the Water matchup. Finally, Galarian Moltres can take on the Ghost, Psychic, and Poison matchups for Galarian Zapdos.

 

[Eisenherz]