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Zapdos

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Zapdos

#145 in the National Pokédex • Electric Pokémon

Zapdos sprite

Normal

Shiny Zapdos sprite

Shiny

Details

Types

ElectricFlying

Category

Electric Pokémon

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

52.6 kg (116 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0145

Pokédex

National Dex #145

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Zapdos, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Immune to

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
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
80

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.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ultra Space Wilds — red wormhole

Ultra Warp Ride encounter60-

This legendary can be caught once per save file. Eligible wormhole appearance and other prerequisites still apply., Use Ultra Warp Ride after defeating Ultra Necrozma; enter a red wormhole. No unconditional species percentage is promised.

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ultra Space Wilds — red wormhole

Ultra Warp Ride encounter60-

This legendary can be caught once per save file. Eligible wormhole appearance and other prerequisites still apply., Use Ultra Warp Ride after defeating Ultra Necrozma; enter a red wormhole. No unconditional species percentage is promised.

Moves

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

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

StartThunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

8Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

15DetectFightingStatus--5

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

22PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

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

29Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

36ChargeElectricStatus--20

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

43AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

50DischargeElectricSpecial8010015

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

57Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

64Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

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

78ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

85RoostFlyingStatus--10

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

92Magnetic FluxElectricStatus--20

The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.

99Zap CannonElectricSpecial120505

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack 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.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical6010010

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020

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

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM76FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

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.

TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Laser FocusNormalStatus--30

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

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

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
Air CutterFlyingSpecial609525

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

BideNormalPhysical--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

CurseGhostStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

EndureNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

FlashNormalStatus-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

FlashNormalStatus-10020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

MimicNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

RageNormalPhysical2010020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Razor WindNormalSpecial8010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

In this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

ReflectPsychicStatus--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

Eligible opposing moves consume one additional PP for each Pressure target.

Static(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

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