Zapdos vs Moltres: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Zapdos | Stat | Moltres |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | HP | 90 |
| 90 | Attack | 100 |
| 85 | Defense | 90 |
| 125 | Sp. Atk | 125 |
| 90 | Sp. Def | 85 |
| 100 | Speed | 90 |
| 580 | Total | 580 |
Stat Spread
- Zapdos
- Moltres
Quick Verdict
Zapdos owns the type matchup, landing 2× on Moltres with STAB. Zapdos outspeeds by 10 points (100 vs 90) and moves first.
Type Matchup
Zapdos → Moltres: 2×
Moltres → Zapdos: 1×
Zapdos
Weak toIce 2×Rock 2×
ResistsGrass 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Bug 0.5×Steel 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Moltres
Weak toRock 4×Water 2×Electric 2×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Bug 0.25×Fire 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Steel 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Zapdos vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (2×), Rock (2×), but resists Fighting (0.5×), Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Ground (0×). Moltres vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Rock (4×), Water (2×), Electric (2×), but resists Fighting (0.5×), Fire (0.5×), Grass (0.25×). It is immune to Ground (0×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Zapdos if…
- you want to move first — 10 more Speed
- you want the type edge (2× STAB into Moltres)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (2 vs 3)
Choose Moltres if…
- you like its Fire/Flying typing or design