For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Zapdos
Electric Pokémon
Strong Legs Pokémon |
サンダー
Thunder |
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#145 |
Zapdos |
Galarian Zapdos |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Types
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Abilities
Pressure
Zapdos |
Defiant
Galarian Zapdos |
Static
Zapdos Hidden Ability |
Lightning Rod
Hidden Ability Gen. V* |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
20560 - 20816 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
116.0 lbs. |
52.6 kg |
Zapdos |
128.3 lbs. |
58.2 kg |
Galarian Zapdos |
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
Zapdos |
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HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
3
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
Galarian Zapdos |
0
HP |
3
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Zapdos (Japanese: サンダー Thunder) is a dual-type Electric/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
In Galar, Zapdos has a dual-type Fighting/Flying regional form, introduced in The Crown Tundra expansion of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass.
Along with Articuno and Moltres, it is one of the three Legendary birds of Kanto.
Biology
Zapdos is a large, avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. It has small, triangular eyes with black around them and a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers and there are black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are tan, and it has thin, light orange legs. It has feet with three forward-facing toes and one backward-facing toe; each toe has a short talon.
When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity that can potentially cause thunderstorms. It produces massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies; these are attributed to the lightning bolts it sheds when airborne. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms and gains power when struck by lightning. It is said to live among thunderclouds, but it is rarely seen.
In Galar, Zapdos has a different appearance. The main body is red-orange with black plumage. Its head features yellow eyes with more pronounced, mask-like black coloration around them, a shorter black beak, and a longer, more visible neck. Its legs are black, longer, and more muscular, its thigh feathers are also black, and its talons are yellow with red rings at their bases. Its red-orange wings are smaller, with small black markings that appear to be remnants of its Kantonian counterpart's black plumage. Finally, it has a row of spiky feathers along its chest, and a similar row of black feathers on its back.
Belligerent by nature and ever thirsting for battle, Galarian Zapdos seeks out opponents stronger than itself so it could test its might. Its powerful legs allow it to perform devastating kicks capable of destroying a dump truck, and it can run across mountains at up to 180 mph. Its wings have atrophied to the point that it can barely fly, but its movements are so swift that they have been compared to a lightning strike. This Pokémon earned the name of its Kantonian counterpart due to the electric-like crackling sounds that come from its feathers rubbing together. It is migratory and appears in the Crown Tundra once every few decades at Dyna Tree Hill.[1]
Galarian Zapdos is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Thunderous Kick.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Zapdos (M02)
In The Power of One, Lawrence III sought a Zapdos, the other two Legendary birds, and their master Lugia for his own personal collection.
Other
In As Clear As Crystal, when Team Rocket made an attempt to steal a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon, they were sidetracked when a Zapdos showed up. As a result, they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead.
In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, the Mirage Master briefly used a Mirage Zapdos.
In An Electrifying Rage!, Ash and his friends witnessed a Zapdos flying across the sky. Team Rocket later made an attempt to capture the Zapdos, which infuriated it, forcing Ash to battle it with Talonflame, Hawlucha, and the newly-evolved Noivern. When Team Rocket continued their attempt, Noivern and Pikachu helped save Zapdos and calm it down.
In A Crackling Raid Battle!, a Zapdos caused power outages in Vermilion City. Ash and Goh encountered it at the Kanto Power Plant and had a Raid Battle against it with the assistance of Team Rocket. Goh was able to weaken it with his Raboot and Flygon, but he wasn't able to catch it like he had hoped.
Minor appearances
A Zapdos appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in An EGG-sighting Adventure!.
In the ending credits of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Jackie captured a Zapdos with his Capture Styler and flew away on its back.
In Doc Brock!, a Zapdos roamed around Sinnoh.
In a flashback in Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, Narissa's Ditto transformed into a Zapdos, intimidating a potential opponent.
A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Zapdos was flying across the sky.
A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Zapdos appeared in I Choose You!.
A silhouetted Zapdos appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP242 |
Zapdos |
Ash's Pokédex |
Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. Zapdos has both Electric and Flying elements and the flappage of its wings can compose lightning. |
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Entry |
JN040 |
Zapdos |
Goh's Rotom Phone |
Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. An Electric and Flying type. It is said Zapdos can be found inside thunderclouds and that it can control lightning. A Legendary Pokémon. |
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Pokémon Origins
Zapdos in
Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red caught a Zapdos in the Power Plant.
Pokémon Generations
Zapdos in
Pokémon Generations
In The Adventure, a wild Zapdos briefly flew by during a battle between Red's Pikachu and a wild Caterpie.
GOTCHA!
A Zapdos briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In The Gathering of Stars, a Galarian Zapdos was seen in the Crown Tundra.
In the manga
Zapdos in
Pokémon Adventures
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Zapdos (M02)
Zapdos appeared in the manga adaptation of The Power of One.
Zapdos also appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of the same movie.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
A Zapdos appeared in JNM12.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Zapdos appeared in PMDP11.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
A Zapdos appeared as a silhouette in JBA5.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Zapdos (Adventures)
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
In Important Moltres, Team Rocket Commander Lt. Surge caught Zapdos at the abandoned Power Plant. He later used it as an infinite source of electricity for his Pokémon while battling Red at Silph Co. Red managed to defeat Surge by using Saur's Razor Leaf to cut his insulation suit, causing Zapdos to unintentionally shock him unconscious. Zapdos was later merged with Articuno and Moltres into a combination Pokémon that was defeated by Red, Blue, and Green, causing it to split up again and freeing the Legendary birds.
Green later caught Zapdos before the Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter as a part of overcoming her fear of birds. She used it and the other Legendary birds to battle Lugia and Ho-Oh in Ilex Forest.
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Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
A Zapdos appeared in ABM01.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Zapdos appeared in GDZ74.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
A Zapdos appeared in I Want to be Human Again!. It reappeared in a flashback in Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Zapdos debuted in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!.
A Zapdos appeared in Get Lugia!.
Pokémon Zensho
A silhouette of a Zapdos appeared in PZ07.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zapdos (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Zapdos uses a powerful Thunder Shock that hits opponents several times to produce a substantial amount of damage.
Trophy information
Zapdos flaps its wings, and summer storms appear, throwing lightning every which way. It's said that you can hear this legendary Pokémon coming, as its wings make a very distinctive popping sound as it flies. In addition to electrical moves like the dreaded Thunder, it also wields a vicious move called Drill Peck.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Zapdos appears in the background of the Prism Tower stage in the 3DS version of the game.
Zapdos trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Zapdos also appears as a trophy in the 3DS game.
Trophy information
NA: Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must have once wondered if the Pokémon they saw in the second Pokémon movie was in the clouds. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps... but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary bird Pokémon.
PAL: Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must once have wondered if the Pokémon they just saw in the latest movie was lurking somewhere in their depths. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps...but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary Bird Pokémon.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Zapdos appears as a Spirit alongside Articuno and Moltres.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Zapdos is the first Legendary Pokémon encountered in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. After it kidnaps Shiftry, the player must fight it at the top of Mt. Thunder. It is possible to recruit Zapdos by returning for another fight after the credits.
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#145 |
Red |
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts. |
Blue |
Yellow |
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down. |
Stadium |
A legendary bird Pokémon that appears with a gigantic thunder storm. It flies with the buzz and crack of electricity. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#236 |
Gold |
This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings. |
Silver |
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves. |
Crystal |
Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms. |
Stadium 2 |
This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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Kanto
#145 |
Ruby |
Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts. |
Sapphire |
Emerald |
Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. It gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts. |
FireRed |
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds. |
LeafGreen |
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#241 |
Diamond |
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts. |
HeartGold |
This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings. |
SoulSilver |
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts. |
White |
Black 2 |
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #152 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts. |
Y |
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts. |
Omega Ruby |
Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#145 |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #203 |
Zapdos |
Sword |
This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds. |
Shield |
Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It's said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after. |
Galarian Zapdos |
Sword |
When its feathers rub together, they produce a crackling sound like the zapping of electricity. That's why this Pokémon is called Zapdos. |
Shield |
One kick from its powerful legs will pulverize a dump truck. Supposedly, this Pokémon runs through the mountains at over 180 mph. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
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Blue (Japan) |
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Yellow |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Route 10 (Only one) (16 Badges required) |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Sea Spirit's Den* (Only one) (if the player chose Fennekin) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
Power Plant (Only one)
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Kantonian Form
Roaming Wild Area (Only one) Galarian Form |
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In side games
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Rumble |
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode S) |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Factory: World Axle - B2F (post-ending) |
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Rumble U |
Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot! (Reward), Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Mountain of Order: Stage 5 |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Fairy Land: Ancient Stronghold (Special Boss) |
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Super MD |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Zapdos Sea, Castform Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Greninja Sea, Charizard SeaFinal |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Zapdos |
English |
United States |
50 |
November 30 to December 20, 2001;
February 15 to 21, 2002 |
RSEFRLG |
Journey Across America Zapdos |
English |
United States |
70 |
February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG |
Party of the Decade Zapdos |
English |
United States |
70 |
August 8, 2006 |
XYORAS |
Pokémon Scrap Zapdos |
Japanese region |
Online |
70 |
March 1 to August 31, 2016 |
XYORAS |
Aldora Zapdos |
PAL region |
Online |
70 |
March 11 to September 30, 2016 |
ORAS |
Movie Zapdos |
Korean region |
Online |
70 |
May 2 to July 31, 2016 |
XYORAS |
Aldora Zapdos |
American region |
Online |
70 |
May 3 to August 31, 2016 |
Held Items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
BrightPowder (100%) |
Yellow* |
Stats
Base stats
Zapdos
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
90
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150 - 197 |
290 - 384 |
Attack:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Defense:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Sp. Atk:
125
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117 - 194 |
229 - 383 |
Sp. Def:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Speed:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Total:
580
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 125.
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Galarian Zapdos
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
90
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150 - 197 |
290 - 384 |
Attack:
125
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117 - 194 |
229 - 383 |
Defense:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Sp. Atk:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Sp. Def:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Speed:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Total:
580
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Zapdos
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 2×.
- In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
- If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 0×.
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Galarian Zapdos
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
Zapdos
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Move |
1 |
Peck |
Flying |
Physical |
35 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
5 |
Thunder Shock |
Electric |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
10 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
15 |
Pluck |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
20 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
25 |
Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
30 |
Charge |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
35 |
Drill Peck |
Flying |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
40 |
Roost |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
45 |
Discharge |
Electric |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
50 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
55 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
60 |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
65 |
Magnetic Flux |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
70 |
Zap Cannon |
Electric |
Special |
120 |
50% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Galarian Zapdos
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Move |
1 |
Peck |
Flying |
Physical |
35 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
5 |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
10 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
15 |
Pluck |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
20 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
25 |
Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
30 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
35 |
Drill Peck |
Flying |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
40 |
Quick Guard |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
45 |
Thunderous Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
10 |
50 |
Bulk Up |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
55 |
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
60 |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
65 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
70 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
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By TM/TR
Zapdos
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Move |
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TM06 |
Fly |
Flying |
Physical |
90 |
95% |
15 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM30 |
Steel Wing |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
25 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM80 |
Volt Switch |
Electric |
Special |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM93 |
Eerie Impulse |
Electric |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR36 |
Heat Wave |
Fire |
Special |
95 |
90% |
10 |
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TR66 |
Brave Bird |
Flying |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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TR86 |
Wild Charge |
Electric |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR89 |
Hurricane |
Flying |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Galarian Zapdos
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Move |
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TM01 |
Mega Kick |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
75% |
5 |
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TM06 |
Fly |
Flying |
Physical |
90 |
95% |
15 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM30 |
Steel Wing |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
25 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM42 |
Revenge |
Fighting |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM75 |
Low Sweep |
Fighting |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM78 |
Acrobatics |
Flying |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR07 |
Low Kick |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR21 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR39 |
Superpower |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR41 |
Blaze Kick |
Fire |
Physical |
85 |
90% |
10 |
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TR48 |
Bulk Up |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR53 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR66 |
Brave Bird |
Flying |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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TR89 |
Hurricane |
Flying |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR95 |
Throat Chop |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
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By breeding
Zapdos
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zapdos in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zapdos in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Galarian Zapdos
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zapdos in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zapdos in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
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By tutoring
Zapdos
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Rising Voltage |
Electric |
Special |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Galarian Zapdos
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Coaching |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Air Cutter |
Flying |
Special |
60 |
95% |
25 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Extrasensory |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Metal Sound |
Steel |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Ominous Wind × |
Ghost |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Razor Wind × |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Sky Attack |
Flying |
Physical |
140 |
90% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Sky Drop × |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Tailwind |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Twister |
Dragon |
Special |
40 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Whirlwind |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Kantonian Zapdos
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Unevolved |
Zapdos
Electric Flying |
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Galarian Zapdos
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Unevolved |
Zapdos
Fighting Flying |
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Sprites
Generation I |
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Green |
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Generation IV |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Generation VII |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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400px |
400px |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Zapdos images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Out of all the Legendary Pokémon with fixed in-game locations, Zapdos can be obtained with the fewest number of Badges: two. The player can catch Zapdos with only the Boulder Badge and either the Cascade BadgePE or the Soul BadgeRBY.
- Kantonian Zapdos shares its category with Elekid and Electabuzz. They are all known as the Electric Pokémon.
- Zapdos and Jolteon's Japanese names are almost exactly the same as each other's, with a final s being the only difference.
- Kantonian Zapdos possesses a type advantage over all of the other members of its trio, as well as its trio master Lugia.
- This is reversed with the trio's regional forms, with Galarian Zapdos possessing a type disadvantage against the other members.
- In The Bridge Bike Gang, Chopper's bike is decorated to resemble a Zapdos.
- Zapdos, alongside the other two Legendary birds, had an Australian Beetle named after it, named Binburrum zapdos.
- Zapdos's cry in Pokémon Journeys: The Series is the same as Lunala's, as seen in JN040.
Origin
Zapdos seems to be based on the Native American legend of the thunderbird, a spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain that took the form of a giant bird. The beating of the wings was said to compose thunder. It may also have been based on the lightning bird, a bird compose from wherever lightning hits the earth. Aesthetically, it may be based on hummingbirds, due to the long beak, the rather simple wings, and described violent behavior.
Galarian Zapdos appears to be based on ratites, with kiwis in particular matching its brown feathers and long beak. Due to its speed, it may also be based on a roadrunner.
Name origin
Zapdos is a combination of zap and dos (Spanish for two, indicating that it is the second in the series of Kanto Legendary birds).
Thunder is literally thunder.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
サンダー Thunder |
From thunder |
French |
Électhor |
A combination of électrique and Thor, the Norse fake character of thunder |
Spanish |
Zapdos |
Same as English name |
German |
Zapdos |
Same as English name |
Italian |
Zapdos |
Same as English name |
Korean |
썬더 Sseondeo |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
雷鳥 Lèuihníuh |
Literally "Thunder bird" |
Mandarin Chinese |
閃電鳥 / 闪电鸟 Shǎndiànniǎo |
Literally "Lightning bird" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
ज़ॅपडोस Zapdos |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Запдос Zapdos |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ธันเดอร์ Thandoe |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Zapdos (M02)
- Zapdos (Adventures)
- Legendary birds
- Legendary Pokémon
- Regional form
- Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon
Notes
- ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/galarian-zapdos/
External links
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