Zapdos
Zapdos is an Electric/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Zapdos has a Galarian Form, introduced in the Crown Tundra Expansion Pass to Pokémon Sword/Shield.
Pokédex data
National № | 0145 |
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Type | Electric Flying |
Species | Electric Pokémon |
Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
Weight | 52.6 kg (116.0 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Pressure Static (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0145 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0236 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0145 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0241 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0152 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0145 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0203 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 290 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 80 (20,304–20,560 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Sp. Atk | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Speed | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Total | 580 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0145 |
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Type | Fighting Flying |
Species | Strong Legs Pokémon |
Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
Weight | 58.2 kg (128.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Defiant |
Local № | 0145 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0236 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0145 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0241 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0152 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0145 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0203 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Attack |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 290 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Atk | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Speed | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Total | 580 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Zapdos does not evolve.
Zapdos changes
- In Generation 5, Zapdos has Lightningrod as its hidden ability.
- In Generation 1, Zapdos has a base Special stat of 125.
- In Generations 1-4, Zapdos has a base experience yield of 216.
- In Generations 5-7, Zapdos has a base experience yield of 261.
- In Generation 2, Zapdos has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Zapdos
Red Blue |
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts. |
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Yellow | This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down. |
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. |
Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts. |
HeartGold | This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings. |
SoulSilver | This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts. |
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 Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down. |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
This legendary Pokémon is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts. |
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. |
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Shield | One kick from its powerful legs will pulverize a dump truck. Supposedly, this Pokémon runs through the mountains at over 180 mph. |
Moves learned by Zapdos
Moves learnt by level up
Zapdos learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
5 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
10 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
15 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
35 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 | |
40 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
45 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
55 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
60 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
65 | Magnetic Flux | Electric | — | — | |
70 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
5 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
10 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
15 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
35 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 | |
40 | Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
45 | Thunderous Kick | Fighting | 90 | 100 | |
50 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
55 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
60 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
65 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
70 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Zapdos does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Zapdos is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
97 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
164 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
167 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
197 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
213 | Coaching | Fighting | — | — | |
221 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Zapdos learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
5 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
10 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
15 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
35 | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 | |
40 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
45 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
55 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
60 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
65 | Magnetic Flux | Electric | — | — | |
70 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 |
Egg moves
Zapdos does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Zapdos is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
43 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
97 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Zapdos sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
Where to find Zapdos
Red Blue Yellow |
Power Plant |
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Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Power Plant |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Platinum | Roaming Sinnoh |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 10 |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Sea Spirit's Den, Roaming Kalos |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Power Plant |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Zapdos questions
- What is a good moveset for Zapdos?
- What is a good moveset for Galarian Zapdos?
- Where do you catch Zapdos in Heartgold?
- If articuno, moltres and zapdos are related to winter, spring and summer, where's the autumn bird?
- What is the best ball to use when catching Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos?
- I have started with a Froakie so will I find a Articuno,Zapdos or Moltres after become the champion?
- What is the moveset of 3 roaming legendary bird?
- What would be a good non-legendary replacement for Zapdos?
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Other languages
English | Zapdos |
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Japanese | サンダー (Thunder) |
German | Zapdos |
French | Électhor |
Italian | Zapdos |
Spanish | Zapdos |
Korean | 썬더 (sseondeo) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 闪电鸟 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 閃電鳥 |
English |
Electric Pokémon Strong Legs Pokémon |
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Japanese | でんげきポケモン けんきゃくポケモン |
German | Elektro-Pokémon Läufer-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Électrique Pokémon Fort-Pied |
Italian | Pokémon Elettrico Pokémon Zampeforti |
Spanish | Pokémon Eléctrico Pokémon Patas Recias |
Korean | 전기포켓몬 건각포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 电击宝可梦 健脚宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 電擊寶可夢 健腳寶可夢 |
Name origin
- zap
- relating to the sound of striking electricity
- dos
- Spanish for two