Name origin

ze
used as a harder sound than ‘re’ to indicate a stronger character
kuro
Japanese for ‘black’


Zekrom artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 644
Type Dragon Electric
Species Deep Black Pokémon
Height 9′6″ (2.90m)
Weight 760.6 lbs (345.0 kg)
Abilities Teravolt
Local № 150 (Black, White)
296 (Black 2, White 2)

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 0 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 306
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Zekrom stats

The base stats for Zekrom are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 100
310 - 404
Attack 150
274 - 438
Defense 120
220 - 372
Sp. Atk 120
220 - 372
Sp. Def 100
184 - 328
Speed 90
166 - 306
Total 680

Pokedex descriptions

Black Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
White This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity.
Black 2
White 2
This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Zekrom learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Dragon RageDragonSpecial-100
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
8 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
15 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
22 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
29 DragonBreathDragonSpecial60100
36 SlashNormalPhysical70100
43 Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
50 Fusion BoltElectricPhysical100100
54 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
64 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
71 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
78 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
85 OutrageDragonPhysical120100
92 Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
100 Bolt StrikeElectricPhysical13085

Egg moves

Zekrom does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Zekrom can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090

Zekrom can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090

Moves learnt by HM

Zekrom is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Zekrom is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
72 Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Dragon TailDragonPhysical6090
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Zekrom sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Zekrom normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Zekrom shiny sprite

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Where to find Zekrom

White
Black
Dragonspiral Tower, N's Castle

Answers to Zekrom questions