Zapdos has this. Articuno won't do so well against Moltres (fire > ice) and both Articuno/Moltres are flying types (in addition to their respective fire/ice types). Lightning will do more damage to them then the fire/ice attacks would do to Zapdos.
" Zapdos has this. Articuno won't do so well against Moltres (fire > ice) and both Articuno/Moltres are flying types (in addition to their respective fire/ice types). Lightning will do more damage to them then the fire/ice attacks would do to Zapdos. "
That was my argument. Although ice attacks will work on Zapdos but, even if Articuno were to attack Zapdos first that would leave him susceptible to Moltres.
@Evil Incarnate: Using base stats, Zapdos is faster than the other 2, and would most likely be getting the first hit in. Articuno's special defense is higher than the other two's but with electricity as a pretty major weakness and Zapdos having higher base special attack stats than Articuno, I'd say Zapdos has the overall advantage. The only significant advantage Articuno has is in special defense, and otherwise Articuno's special attacks like ice beam should be less effective to Zapdos (Zapdos should still be the first to attack) than Zapdos' electricity attacks. All 3 know roost too so depends how they use their healing techniques.
" @Evil Incarnate: Using base stats, Zapdos is faster than the other 2, and would most likely be getting the first hit in. Articuno's special defense is higher than the other two's but with electricity as a pretty major weakness and Zapdos having higher base special attack stats than Articuno, I'd say Zapdos has the overall advantage. The only significant advantage Articuno has is in special defense, and otherwise Articuno's special attacks like ice beam should be less effective to Zapdos (Zapdos should still be the first to attack) than Zapdos' electricity attacks. All 3 know roost too so depends how they use their healing techniques. "
If you were to Nullify there Powers and just let there Flying type attacks stand. Zapdos learns Drill peck a far better move than Articuno's (Taiwind) and Moltres's (Air Slash). So i Say Zapdos.
@ Sexy Merc
Zapdos isn't that much faster than Moltres, Moltres actually has a better defense, then Zapdos so it could really go either way, but I say Zapdos just because of Moltres Weakness to Thunder, and Rock (Zapdos learns Acientpower)
Yeah, the speed advantage isn't huge but usually the faster Pokemon gets to attack first so it's somewhat of an advantage. Moltres has a better defense but if I recall correctly, Zapdos has a better special defense.
" Yeah, the speed advantage isn't huge but usually the faster Pokemon gets to attack first so it's somewhat of an advantage. Moltres has a better defense but if I recall correctly, Zapdos has a better special defense. "
" If you were to Nullify there Powers and just let there Flying type attacks stand. Zapdos learns Drill peck a far better move than Articuno's (Taiwind) and Moltres's (Air Slash). So i Say Zapdos. @ Sexy Merc Zapdos isn't that much faster than Moltres, Moltres actually has a better defense, then Zapdos so it could really go either way, but I say Zapdos just because of Moltres Weakness to Thunder, and Rock (Zapdos learns Acientpower) "
If that happens then Zapdos still wins cause flying is NVE against electric lol
Zapdos wins due to type advantage
if this nulifys that then Moltres wins hes the most powerful
And BTW Drill peck is an attack Zapdos has all SP attack
Flying Pokemon are weak against ice attacks so Articuno's ice attacks will also be super-effective against Zapdos and Moltres. Poor Moltres. His fire attacks will only be super-effective on Articuno. Still, since Zapdos is fastest, I think he'd come out on top. Then it can go either way between Moltres and Articuno.
" Lugia's more poweful than the 3 legendary birds. He's also part psychic type. "
Lugia learns Ancient power which gives it a Slight edge however, it's psychic attacks do Normal Damage. It's faster than the three birds for sure, but a Thunder from Zapdos finishes it. and A Blizzard from Articuno finishes it. "
Lugia's has insane defences. It can also make barriers to protect itself and can also heal itself with recover. Zapdos and Articuno can't hit hard enough to take him down.
" Lugia's more poweful than the 3 legendary birds. He's also part psychic type. "
Lugia learns Ancient power which gives it a Slight edge however, it's psychic attacks do Normal Damage. It's faster than the three birds for sure, but a Thunder from Zapdos finishes it. and A Blizzard from Articuno finishes it. "
Lugia's has insane defences. It can also make barriers to protect itself and can also heal itself with recover. Zapdos and Articuno can't hit hard enough to take him down. "
You must be talking about the "Anime" Lugia, as the Game Lugia doesn't learn Barrier, or Light Screen. (Unless you teach it too him) Which leaves his defense at the Mercy of Articuno's Blizzard and Zapdos's thunder which is x2 effective. Not to mention Zapdos and Articuno can both heal aswell.
" Lugia's more poweful than the 3 legendary birds. He's also part psychic type. "
Lugia learns Ancient power which gives it a Slight edge however, it's psychic attacks do Normal Damage. It's faster than the three birds for sure, but a Thunder from Zapdos finishes it. and A Blizzard from Articuno finishes it. "
Lugia's has insane defences. It can also make barriers to protect itself and can also heal itself with recover. Zapdos and Articuno can't hit hard enough to take him down. "
You must be talking about the "Anime" Lugia, as the Game Lugia doesn't learn Barrier, or Light Screen. (Unless you teach it too him) Which leaves his defense at the Mercy of Articuno's Blizzard and Zapdos's thunder which is x2 effective. Not to mention Zapdos and Articuno can both heal aswell. "
with roost but they have to get on the ground to do that.
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