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Zapdos

Zapdos

#145 in the Platinum Pokédex • Electric Pokémon

Zapdos

#145 in the Platinum Pokédex • Electric Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

90

166

306

Defense

85

157

295

Sp. Atk

125

229

383

Sp. Def

90

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.

Munchlax

Moltres

Zapdos normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Zapdos sprite

Shiny

Zapdos

Electric Pokémon

#145
ElectricFlying

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

52.6 kg (116 lbs)

Abilities

Pressure

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Ice

Rock

Resists

Ground

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
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 Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Zapdos

Zapdos

#145

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Platinum
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Roaming Sinnoh

On any overworld patch of grass6025%

Talked to Professor Oak at Eterna City

Roaming Sinnoh

On any overworld water tile6025%

Talked to Professor Oak at Eterna City

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

StartThunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.

8Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.

15DetectFightingStatus--5

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

22PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.

29Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

36ChargeElectricStatus--20

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

43AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

50DischargeElectricSpecial8010015

A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.

57RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

64Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.

78ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

85Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

HM05DefogFlyingStatus--15

Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

The user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

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#146

Moltres

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