Zapdos
#145 in the National Pokédex • Electric Pokémon
Details
Types


Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpA |
| Catch rate | 3 |
| Base Exp. | 261 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 80 |
Encounters
Ultra Moon| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultra Space Wilds — red wormhole | Ultra Warp Ride encounter | 60 | - | 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| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultra Space Wilds — red wormhole | Ultra Warp Ride encounter | 60 | - | 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
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| Start | Thunder Shock | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 8 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| 15 | Detect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 22 | Pluck | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 29 | Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| 36 | Charge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| 43 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 50 | Discharge | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| 57 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| 64 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| 71 | Drill Peck | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill. |
| 78 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 85 | Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| 92 | Magnetic Flux | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user manipulates magnetic fields, which raises the Defense and Sp. Def stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability. |
| 99 | Zap Cannon | ![]() | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM19 | Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM51 | Steel Wing | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM58 | Sky Drop | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM72 | Volt Switch | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM76 | Fly | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness. |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn. |
| Laser Focus | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. |
| Sky Attack | ![]() | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Tailwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | ![]() | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 | 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. |
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 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. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 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-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 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. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 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. |
| Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 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. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | 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-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | 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 Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | 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 Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | 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. |
| Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | 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 Wind | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 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. |
| Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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 Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | 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 Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | 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 Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 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. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 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. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 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 Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 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. |
| Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | 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. |
| Whirlwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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
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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