|intro = [[file:PKMNCC GZapdos NavboxIcon.png|40px|link=]] '''G. Zapdos''' is an agile, aerial-based speedster with an incredible combo game.
|intro = [[file:PKMNCC GZapdos NavboxIcon.png|40px|link=]] '''G. Zapdos''' is an agile, aerial-based and very combo-efficient speedster with an incredible advantage state.
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*'''High Mobility:''' With an accelerating walk, high jump, a mobile stance in 5B, and an airdash in j.6a, Zapdos is one of the most agile characters in the game.
*'''High Mobility:''' With an accelerating walk, high jump, a mobile stance in 5B, and an airdash in j.6a, Zapdos is one of the most agile characters in the game.
Speed. Galarian Zapdos is speed. With a command run, command jump, and a divekick, Zapdos has mobility to spare. All that mobility contributes to an oppressive rushdown playstyle and ridiculous combo game. Zapdos has very strong strike-throw pressure as well and uses meter well for long combos. The first hit of 3A can be used as a low combo starter as well, giving Zapdos strong high low mix when combined with an 2B2A as a quick high.
As a rushdown character, getting in is the name of the game. Zapdos struggles vs large buttons and projectiles with their stubby buttons. Zapdos has no reversals and is fragile, which can lead to getting heavily punished by characters with strong advantage states. Because of these factors, good use of parry is a must.
Galarian Zapdos is a good pick if you are looking for high execution rushdown with expressive combo game and oppressive advantage state.
Playstyle
G. Zapdos is an agile, aerial-based and very combo-efficient speedster with an incredible advantage state.
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Avoid if you dislike
High Mobility: With an accelerating walk, high jump, a mobile stance in 5B, and an airdash in j.6a, Zapdos is one of the most agile characters in the game.
Great Combo Game: Zapdos' aforementioned great mobility works to his favor in executing devastating combos.
Brittle Bird: Zapdos is tied with Primeape for the second lowest health value in the game, giving it little room for error in its approach.
No Range: Zapdos is a very close-ranged fighter, and struggles greatly with long-ranged fighters such as Mienshao and Toxicroak.
Normals
5A
Damage
Endurance Damage
Guard
Cancel
Invul
Property
1
0
Mid
5A2, 5B
-
-
Startup
Active
Recovery
Advantage
Cost
5
2
11
+3 [+5]
-
Total: 17
Zapdos delivers a quick peck at their opponent.
Zapdos' fastest button, ideal for challenging and gaining frame advantage.