Is Zapdos Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Zapdos Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 47% win rate and 0.0% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Zapdos Deck?

The core cards for Zapdos Deck are: Zapdos, Zapdos. Top tournament builds also commonly include Armor Fossil, Blue, Copycat, Dome Fossil.

What is the best Zapdos Deck deck list?

The top-performing Zapdos Deck list runs: 1x Zapdos, 1x Armor Fossil, 2x Blue, 2x Copycat, 1x Dome Fossil, 2x Electric Generator, 2x Giant Cape, 1x Guzma, 1x Helix Fossil, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Skull Fossil, 2x Team Rocket Grunt, 2x X Speed. This build achieved 6W-1L at Exclusive Format #3 - Zapdos Shenanigans (FA Oak).

What beats Zapdos Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Zapdos Deck's core Pokemon are weak to lightning types. Strong counters include Miraidon ex Deck, Mega Manectric ex Deck, Magnezone ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Zapdos Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 840 packs to collect all core cards for Zapdos Deck. Some high-rarity cards like Zapdos are particularly hard to pull.

Zapdos Deck

0.0% of the meta · Updated September 26, 2026

Tier 3

Build this deck

Signature card

Zapdos

Rare

46.8% win rate0.0% meta share2 core cards

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#1 — Enrikju

Exclusive Format #3 - Zapdos Shenanigans (FA Oak) · 6W-1L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (1)

Zapdos

Trainers (19)

Armor Fossil

Blue

Copycat

Dome Fossil

Electric Generator

Giant Cape

Guzma

Helix Fossil

Professor’s Research

Skull Fossil

Team Rocket Grunt

X Speed

#2 — Harian

Exclusive Format #3 - Zapdos Shenanigans (FA Oak) · 6W-1L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (2)

Zapdos

Trainers (18)

Dome Fossil

Giant Cape

Guzma

Helix Fossil

Hiking Trail

Old Amber

Penny

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Protective Poncho

Starting Plains

Team Rocket Grunt

#5 — Moench

Exclusive Format #3 - Zapdos Shenanigans (FA Oak) · 4W-1L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (2)

Zapdos

Trainers (18)

Blue

Celestic Town Elder

Copycat

Electric Generator

Giant Cape

Guzma

Lucky Ice Pop

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Red Card

Starting Plains

Team Rocket Grunt

Est. 840 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

ZapdosRare

560 pks

ZapdosRare

280 pks

Core Cards

Zapdos

Genetic Apex #103

Zapdos

Fantastical Parade #051

Key Moves & Abilities

Raging Thunder(Zapdos)

100

This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

How to Play

Build your strategy around Zapdos. It's the deck's main damage dealer.

Declare Lightning energy only. With a single type every energy your Energy Zone generates is live, so your attackers come online on schedule.

Top players consistently include Giant Cape, Guzma, Professor’s Research, Team Rocket Grunt alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Miraidon ex Deck

lightning · 49% WR

Mega Manectric ex Deck

lightning · 47% WR

Magnezone ex Deck

lightning · 48% WR

Dedenne ex Deck

lightning · 50% WR

Jolteon ex Deck

lightning · 45% WR

Rotom ex Deck

lightning · 43% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Suicune ex Deck

water · 49% WR

Mega Sharpedo ex Deck

water · 47% WR

Milotic ex Deck

water · 46% WR

Jumpluff ex Deck

grass · 44% WR

Wailord ex Deck

water · 42% WR

Greninja Deck

water · 47% WR

Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →

Pokemon in this Deck

Zapdos