Zapdos サンダー
Electric
Flying
Generation I
Electric Pokémon
Height 1.6m Weight 52.6kg
Pressure
Static (Hidden Ability)
Fighting
Flying
Generation I
Electric Pokémon
Height 1.6m Weight 58.2kg
Defiant
Pokémon Profile
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Base Stats
Form Base Stats：Zapdos · Total 580
HP
90
Attack
90
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
125
Sp. Def
90
Speed
100
Basic Info
- Catch Rate
- 3（0.4%）
- Egg Groups
- Undiscovered
- Egg Cycles
- 80
- Base Friendship
- 35
- EV Yield
- Sp. Atk+3
- Base Experience
- 290
- Shape
- Two-Winged
- Color
- Yellow
- Experience
- 1,250,000（Slow）
Type Matchups View full type chart →
Defensive (when attacked)
Immune
Ground ×0
1/2 Resistance
Grass ×0.5
Fighting ×0.5
Flying ×0.5
Bug ×0.5
Steel ×0.5
Offensive (when attacking)
2× Weakness
Water ×2
Grass ×2
Fighting ×2
Flying ×2
Bug ×2
1/2 Resistance
Electric ×0.5
Evolution Chain
Galarian Zapdos
Learnset
| Level | Moves | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| — | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| — | Peck | Flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| — | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 5 | Thunder Shock | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 5 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| 10 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 10 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 15 | Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 15 | Pluck | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | Ancient Power | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| 25 | Ancient Power | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| 30 | Charge | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| 35 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 35 | Drill Peck | Flying | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 40 | Roost | Flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 40 | Quick Guard | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 45 | Discharge | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 45 | Thunderous Kick | Fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 50 | Bulk Up | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 55 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| 55 | Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| 60 | Detect | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 60 | Detect | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 65 | Magnetic Flux | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 65 | Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| 70 | Zap Cannon | Electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
| 70 | Reversal | Fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM | Moves | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM004 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM007 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM014 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| TM025 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM032 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM040 | Air Cutter | Flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| TM047 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM048 | Volt Switch | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM051 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM060 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM072 | Electro Ball | Electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| TM075 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM082 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| TM085 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM096 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM097 | Fly | Flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| TM103 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM113 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton Pass | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM147 | Wild Charge | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane | Flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM164 | Brave Bird | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| TM166 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM173 | Charge | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| TM197 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| TM210 | Supercell Slam | Electric | Physical | 100 | 95 | 15 |
| TM223 | Metal Sound | Steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| TM001 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM004 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM006 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| TM007 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM012 | Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM014 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| TM020 | Trailblaze | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| TM025 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM032 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM039 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM047 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM051 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM058 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM060 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM064 | Bulk Up | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM075 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM084 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| TM085 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM087 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM097 | Fly | Flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| TM103 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM113 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM134 | Reversal | Fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane | Flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM164 | Brave Bird | Flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| TM167 | Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM197 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| TM205 | Endeavor | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| TM213 | Coaching | Fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat Chop | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Wild Encounters
Generation I
Blue
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Power Plant | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
Green
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Power Plant | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
Red
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Power Plant | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
Yellow
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Power Plant | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
Generation III
FireRed
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Power Plant | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
LeafGreen
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Power Plant | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
XD: Gale of Darkness
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadark Isle Dome 2f | Lv.50 | Snag | 100% |
Generation IV
HeartGold
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 10 | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
Platinum
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming Sinnoh | Lv.60 | Roaming (grass) | 25% |
| Lv.60 | Roaming (water) | 25% |
SoulSilver
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 10 | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
Generation VI
X
Kalos
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalos (Roaming) | Lv.70 | Static encounter | 100% |
| Sea Spirit’s Den | Lv.70 | Static encounter | 100% |
Y
Kalos
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalos (Roaming) | Lv.70 | Static encounter | 100% |
| Sea Spirit’s Den | Lv.70 | Static encounter | 100% |
Generation VII
Let's Go, Eevee!
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Power Plant | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
| Route 1 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 10 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 11 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 12 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 13 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 14 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 15 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 16 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 17 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 18 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Sea Route 19 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 2 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Sea Route 20 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Sea Route 21 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 22 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 23 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 24 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 25 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 3 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 4 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 6 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 7 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 8 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 9 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
Let's Go, Pikachu!
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto Power Plant | Lv.50 | Static encounter | 100% |
| Route 1 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 10 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 11 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 12 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 13 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 14 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 15 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 16 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 17 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 18 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Sea Route 19 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 2 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Sea Route 20 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Sea Route 21 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 22 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 23 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 24 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 25 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 3 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 4 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 6 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 7 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 8 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
| Route 9 | Lv.3-56 | Overworld (flying, special) | 100% |
Ultra Moon
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Space | Lv.60 | Static encounter | 15% |
| Ultra Space Wilds | Lv.60 | Static encounter | 100% |
Ultra Sun
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Space | Lv.60 | Static encounter | 15% |
| Ultra Space Wilds | Lv.60 | Static encounter | 100% |
Zapdos Competitive Movesets & Sets
Zapdos movesets cover 9 generations and 54 formats with 111 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.
9 Generation
54 Format
111 set
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Pokédex Entries
Generation I
- Red：
- A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
- Yellow：
- This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Generation II
- Gold：
- This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glit tering wings.
- Silver：
- This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thun dercloud parts into two halves.
- Crystal：
- Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Generation III
- Ruby：
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Generation IV
- Diamond：
- 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.
Generation V
- Black：
- A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Generation VI
- 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：
- 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.
Generation VII
- Let's Go Pikachu：
- This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Generation VIII
- 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.