Zapdos

#236 in the Crystal Pokédex • Electric Pokémon

Zapdos

#236 in the Crystal Pokédex • Electric Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

290

384

Attack

166

306

Defense

157

295

Sp. Atk

125

229

383

Sp. Def

166

306

Speed

100

184

328

Total

580

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Articuno

Moltres

Normal

Shiny

Zapdos

Electric Pokémon

#236

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

52.6 kg (116 lbs)

Abilities

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Zapdos takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #236
EV yield	3 SpA
Catch rate	3
Base Exp.	261

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	80 (20,480 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Crystal

Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Zapdos

#236

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Peck	Physical	35	100	35	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
Start	Thunder Shock	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may cause paralysis.
13	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A move that may cause paralysis.
25	Agility	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
37	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
49	Drill Peck	Physical	80	100	20	A strong, spin ning-peck attack.
61	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.
73	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

		Class				Description
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM07	Zap Cannon	Special	100	50	5	An attack that always paralyzes.
TM08	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM31	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	Inflicts damage every turn.
TM39	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
TM43	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
TM47	Steel Wing	Physical	70	90	25	Stiff wings strike the foe.
HM02	Fly	Physical	70	95	15	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack
HM05	Flash	Status	-	70	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.