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'''Zapdos''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンダー''' ''Thunder'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | '''Zapdos''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サンダー''' ''Thunder'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | ||
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | ||
Along with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}}, it is one of the three [[Legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]]. | Along with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}}, it is one of the three [[Legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]]. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Zapdos is an avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. Black rings encircle its eyes, and it has a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers, with black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are a khaki color, and it has {{wp|Bird anatomy|anisodactyl}} feet ending in talons. | Zapdos is an avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. Black rings encircle its eyes, and it has a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers, with black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are a khaki color, and it has {{wp|Bird anatomy|anisodactyl}} feet ending in talons. | ||
When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity that can potentially cause thunderstorms. It produces massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies; these are attributed to the lightning bolts sheds when airborne. When stricken by lightning, it gains power. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms, and is said to live among thunderclouds. However, it is {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely seen.}} | When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity that can potentially cause thunderstorms. It produces massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies; these are attributed to the lightning bolts sheds when airborne. When stricken by lightning, it gains power. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms, and is said to live among thunderclouds. However, it is {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely seen.}} | ||
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[[File:Zapdos M02.png|thumb|251px|Zapdos in the anime]] | [[File:Zapdos M02.png|thumb|251px|Zapdos in the anime]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
Multiple different Zapdos are seen in the anime. | |||
====[[Legendary birds (M02)#Zapdos|Zapdos (M02)]]==== | ====[[Legendary birds (M02)#Zapdos|Zapdos (M02)]]==== | ||
Zapdos made its first true appearance in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three [[Legendary birds]] as well as their master {{mov|Lugia|Lugia|02}}. | Zapdos made its first true appearance in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three [[Legendary birds]] as well as their master {{mov|Lugia|Lugia|02}}. | ||
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The Electric Pokémon made its anime debut appearance in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]''. When {{TRT}} made an attempt to steal a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, they were side-tracked when Zapdos showed up and they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead. | The Electric Pokémon made its anime debut appearance in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]''. When {{TRT}} made an attempt to steal a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, they were side-tracked when Zapdos showed up and they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead. | ||
The [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly wielded the power of a {{pkmn2|mirage}} | The [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly wielded the power of a {{pkmn2|mirage}} Zapdos in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. | ||
A Zapdos will appear in [[XY109]]. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
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A Zapdos made a cameo in the intro of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | A Zapdos made a cameo in the intro of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
A photograph of a Zapdos appeared in ''[[XY085|A Legendary Photo Op!]]''. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Animedexbody|EP242|Zapdos|Ash's Pokédex|Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. Zapdos has both {{t|electric}} and {{t|flying}} elements and the flappage of its wings can create lightning.}} | {{Animedexbody|EP242|Zapdos|Ash's Pokédex|Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. Zapdos has both {{t|electric}} and {{t|flying}} elements and the flappage of its wings can create lightning.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}} | ||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | |||
[[File:Red Zapdos PO.png|thumb|220px|Zapdos in Pokémon Origins]] | |||
====Red's Zapdos==== | |||
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} caught a Zapdos in the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]] in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|Zapdos in Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Zapdos in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Having captured this Legendary bird in [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] as in the games, [[Lt. Surge]] appears with Zapdos in his team during the events of {{PAV|3}}, using it as a never-ending power source for his Electric types, allowing them to continually shock {{adv|Red}} at full force, a strategy that turns against him when Red uses [[Saur]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the supply cords and his insulating underwear with them. After having been merged with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}} into [[Thu-Fi-Zer|an undiscovered Pokémon]], the three Pallet Town Trainers are able to defeat the combined monster, so it leaves his team, and [[Team Rocket]] afterwards to go back to the wild. | Having captured this Legendary bird in [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'' as in the games, [[Lt. Surge]] appears with Zapdos in his team during the events of {{PAV|3}}, using it as a never-ending power source for his Electric types, allowing them to continually shock {{adv|Red}} at full force, a strategy that turns against him when Red uses [[Saur]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the supply cords and his insulating underwear with them. After having been merged with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}} into [[Thu-Fi-Zer|an undiscovered Pokémon]], the three Pallet Town Trainers are able to defeat the combined monster, so it leaves his team, and [[Team Rocket]] afterwards to go back to the wild. | ||
{{adv|Green}} later captures Zapdos before the {{chap|Gold, Silver, & Crystal}} and uses it against [[Will]] and [[Karen]], having caught it and its Legendary bird companions on her personal training journey to overcome her fear of birds. During this battle, it is lent to {{adv|Blue}} when things get rough. Once returned, it is put back in its [[Poké Ball]] and isn't seen again, meaning it has either been deposited into her box or released. | {{adv|Green}} later captures Zapdos before the {{chap|Gold, Silver, & Crystal}} and uses it against [[Will]] and [[Karen]], having caught it and its Legendary bird companions on her personal training journey to overcome her fear of birds. During this battle, it is lent to {{adv|Blue}} when things get rough. Once returned, it is put back in its [[Poké Ball]] and isn't seen again, meaning it has either been deposited into her box or released. | ||
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====Trophy information==== | ====Trophy information==== | ||
''Zapdos flaps its wings, and summer storms appear, throwing lightning every which way. It's said that you can hear this legendary Pokémon coming, as its wings make a very distinctive popping sound as it flies. In addition to electrical moves like the dreaded {{m|Thunder}}, it also wields a vicious move called {{m|Drill Peck}}.'' | ''Zapdos flaps its wings, and summer storms appear, throwing lightning every which way. It's said that you can hear this legendary Pokémon coming, as its wings make a very distinctive popping sound as it flies. In addition to electrical moves like the dreaded {{m|Thunder}}, it also wields a vicious move called {{m|Drill Peck}}.'' | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]=== | |||
Zapdos appears in the background of the {{st|Prism Tower}} stage in the 3DS version of the game. | |||
====Trophy information==== | |||
'''NA''': ''Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must have once wondered if the Pokémon they saw in the [[M02|second Pokémon movie]] was in the clouds. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps... but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary bird Pokémon.'' | |||
'''PAL''': ''Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must once have wondered if the Pokémon they just saw in the latest movie was lurking somewhere in their depths. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps...but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary Bird Pokémon.'' | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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|type2=flying | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.}} | ||
|gen= | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=A legendary bird Pokémon that appears with a gigantic thunder storm. It flies with the buzz and crack of electricity.}} | ||
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| | {{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.}} | ||
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| | {{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.}} | ||
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| | {{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | ||
| | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.}} | ||
}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.}} | |||
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.}} | |||
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=XD|area=[[Citadark Isle]] | {{Availability/Entry1|v=XD|t=FFF|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|area=[[Citadark Isle]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}} | ||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric|type2=flying}} | {{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=electric|type2=flying}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Zapdos|English|United States|50[[File:ShinyIIStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|November 30 to December 20, 2001;<br>February 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Shiny Zapdos}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Zapdos|English|United States|50[[File:ShinyIIStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|November 30 to December 20, 2001;<br>February 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Shiny Zapdos}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Journey Across America Zapdos|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Zapdos}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Journey Across America Zapdos|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Zapdos}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Party of the Decade Zapdos|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Zapdos}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Party of the Decade Zapdos|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Zapdos}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}|Pokémon Scrap Zapdos|Japanese region|Online|70|March 1 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zapdos}} | |||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}} | {{learnlist/levelh/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1|xy=n}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6| | {{learnlist/level6|1|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|||Clever|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6| | {{learnlist/level6|1|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||'''|Cool|2|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6| | {{learnlist/level6|1|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||'''|Cool|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6| | {{learnlist/level6|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''|Cool|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6| | {{learnlist/level6|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''|Cool|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|8|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}} | {{learnlist/level6|8|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|||Cool|1|3}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|15|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}} | {{learnlist/level6|15|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|||Cool|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|22|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}} | {{learnlist/level6|22|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''|Cute|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|29|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}} | {{learnlist/level6|29|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5|||Tough|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|36|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}} | {{learnlist/level6|36|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|||Clever|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|43|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | {{learnlist/level6|43|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|||Cool|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}} | {{learnlist/level6|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''|Beautiful|2|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|57|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}} | {{learnlist/level6|57|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|64|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | {{learnlist/level6|64|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|||Beautiful|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|71|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||'''}} | {{learnlist/level6|71|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||'''|Cool|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|78|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}} | {{learnlist/level6|78|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''|Cool|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|85|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10}} | {{learnlist/level6|85|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|||Clever|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|92|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||'''}} | {{learnlist/level6|92|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||'''|Cool|2|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}} | {{learnlist/levelf/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}} | ||
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | ====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}} | {{learnlist/tmh/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1|xy=n}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Cool|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|||Clever|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|||Cool|4|4}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|||Beautiful|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM19|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|||Clever|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|2|3}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''|Cool|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|||Cool|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|||Tough|2|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''|Cool|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM51|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|||Cool|3|0}} | ||
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{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|||Tough|4|4}} | ||
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{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|||Cool|1|3}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|||Cute|3|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''|Tough|6|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}||Tough|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Cute|3|0}} | ||
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{{learnlist/tmf/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}} | {{learnlist/tmf/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}} | ||
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{{learnlist/breedh/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying| | {{learnlist/breedh/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|2|xy=n}} | ||
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{{learnlist/breedf/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying| | {{learnlist/breedf/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|2}} | ||
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying| | {{learnlist/tutorh/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|2|xy=n}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor6|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10|||no|yes|Beautiful|2|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Zapdos|Electric|Flying| | {{learnlist/tutor6|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''|no|yes|Cool|2|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor6|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes|Beautiful|3|0}} | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Of all Legendary Pokémon with fixed in-game locations, Zapdos can be obtained with the fewest number of Badges: 3. In the [[Generation I]] games and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]], the player can catch Zapdos with only the {{Badge|Boulder}}, {{Badge|Cascade}}, and {{Badge|Soul}}. | * Of all Legendary Pokémon with fixed in-game locations, Zapdos can be obtained with the fewest number of Badges: 3. In the [[Generation I]] games and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]], the player can catch Zapdos with only the {{Badge|Boulder}}, {{Badge|Cascade}}, and {{Badge|Soul}}. | ||
* Zapdos shares its | * Zapdos shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Electabuzz}}. They are all known as the Electric Pokémon. | ||
* Zapdos and {{p|Jolteon}}'s Japanese names are almost exactly the same as each other's, with a final ''s'' being the only difference. | * Zapdos and {{p|Jolteon}}'s Japanese names are almost exactly the same as each other's, with a final ''s'' being the only difference. | ||
* Zapdos possesses a type advantage over all other members of its trio, as well as its trio master, {{p|Lugia}}. | * Zapdos possesses a type advantage over all other members of its trio, as well as its trio master, {{p|Lugia}}. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Zapdos is based on the {{wp|Native American}} legend of the {{wp|thunderbird (mythology)|thunderbird}}. The thunderbird was known for being the spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a giant bird. The beating of the wings was said to create thunder. It may also have been based on the {{wp| | Zapdos is based on the {{wp|Native American}} legend of the {{wp|thunderbird (mythology)|thunderbird}}. The thunderbird was known for being the spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a giant bird. The beating of the wings was said to create thunder. It may also have been based on the {{wp|lightning bird}}, a bird created from wherever lightning hits the earth. | ||
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|ko=썬더 '' | |ko=썬더 ''Sunder''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | ||
|zh_yue=雷鳥 ''Lèuihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Thunder bird" | |zh_yue=雷鳥 ''Lèuihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Thunder bird" | ||
|zh_cmn=閃電鳥 / 闪电鸟 ''Shǎndiànniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Lightning bird" | |zh_cmn=閃電鳥 / 闪电鸟 ''Shǎndiànniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Lightning bird" | ||
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Zapdos (Japanese: サンダー Thunder) is a dual-type Electric/Flying Legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Along with Articuno and Moltres, it is one of the three Legendary birds of Kanto.
Biology
Zapdos is an avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. Black rings encircle its eyes, and it has a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers, with black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are a khaki color, and it has anisodactyl feet ending in talons.
When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity that can potentially cause thunderstorms. It produces massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies; these are attributed to the lightning bolts sheds when airborne. When stricken by lightning, it gains power. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms, and is said to live among thunderclouds. However, it is rarely seen.
In the anime
Major appearances
Multiple different Zapdos are seen in the anime.
Zapdos (M02)
Zapdos made its first true appearance in The Power of One. Lawrence III wanted to capture the three Legendary birds as well as their master Lugia.
Other
The Electric Pokémon made its anime debut appearance in As Clear As Crystal. When Team Rocket made an attempt to steal a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon, they were side-tracked when Zapdos showed up and they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead.
The Mirage Master briefly wielded the power of a mirage Zapdos in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.
A Zapdos will appear in XY109.
Minor appearances
A rough image of Zapdos was first seen etched in a stone hanging in the Viridian Pokémon Center in Pokémon Emergency.
The first time Zapdos was seen was in Island of the Giant Pokémon. However, it wasn't a real Zapdos, just a machine.
A Zapdos appeared in An EGG-sighting Adventure! as part of Team Rocket's fantasy.
A Zapdos made an appearance in the credits of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. Jackie had captured it with a Capture Styler and flew away on it.
A Zapdos made a cameo appearance in Doc Brock!. This may have been taken from Pokémon Platinum, where in this version, there is a Zapdos roaming Sinnoh. Presumably the same Zapdos made a cameo in a flashback in Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, and both of Narissa's Ditto transformed into it.
A Zapdos made a cameo in the intro of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A photograph of a Zapdos appeared in A Legendary Photo Op!.
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In Pokémon Origins
Red's Zapdos
Red caught a Zapdos in the Power Plant in File 4: Charizard.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Having captured this Legendary bird in the abandoned Power Plant in Holy Moltres as in the games, Lt. Surge appears with Zapdos in his team during the events of Volume 3, using it as a never-ending power source for his Electric types, allowing them to continually shock Red at full force, a strategy that turns against him when Red uses Saur's Razor Leaf to cut the supply cords and his insulating underwear with them. After having been merged with Articuno and Moltres into an undiscovered Pokémon, the three Pallet Town Trainers are able to defeat the combined monster, so it leaves his team, and Team Rocket afterwards to go back to the wild.
Green later captures Zapdos before the Gold, Silver, & Crystal arc and uses it against Will and Karen, having caught it and its Legendary bird companions on her personal training journey to overcome her fear of birds. During this battle, it is lent to Blue when things get rough. Once returned, it is put back in its Poké Ball and isn't seen again, meaning it has either been deposited into her box or released.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Zapdos debuted in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!.
Two other Zapdos appeared in Get Lugia! and PMDP11, respectively.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zapdos (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Zapdos uses a powerful Thunder Shock that hits opponents several times to produce a substantial amount of damage.
Trophy information
Zapdos flaps its wings, and summer storms appear, throwing lightning every which way. It's said that you can hear this legendary Pokémon coming, as its wings make a very distinctive popping sound as it flies. In addition to electrical moves like the dreaded Thunder, it also wields a vicious move called Drill Peck.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Zapdos appears in the background of the Prism Tower stage in the 3DS version of the game.
Trophy information
NA: Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must have once wondered if the Pokémon they saw in the second Pokémon movie was in the clouds. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps... but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary bird Pokémon.
PAL: Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must once have wondered if the Pokémon they just saw in the latest movie was lurking somewhere in their depths. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps...but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary Bird Pokémon.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Zapdos is the first legendary Pokémon encountered in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. After it kidnaps Shiftry, the player must fight it at the top of Mt. Thunder. It is possible to recruit Zapdos by returning for another fight after the credits.
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Zapdos | English | United States | 50 | November 30 to December 20, 2001; February 15 to 21, 2002 | |
RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Zapdos | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Party of the Decade Zapdos | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
Pokémon Scrap Zapdos | Japanese region | Online | 70 | March 1 to August 31, 2016 |
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- Of all Legendary Pokémon with fixed in-game locations, Zapdos can be obtained with the fewest number of Badges: 3. In the Generation I games and their remakes, the player can catch Zapdos with only the Boulder Badge, Cascade Badge, and Soul Badge.
- Zapdos shares its category with Elekid and Electabuzz. They are all known as the Electric Pokémon.
- Zapdos and Jolteon's Japanese names are almost exactly the same as each other's, with a final s being the only difference.
- Zapdos possesses a type advantage over all other members of its trio, as well as its trio master, Lugia.
- In the anime episode The Bridge Bike Gang, Chopper's bike was decorated to look like a Zapdos.
- In Generation V, Zapdos has Lightningrod instead of Static as its Hidden Ability. However, it cannot be obtained with its Hidden Ability in these games.
Origin
Zapdos is based on the Native American legend of the thunderbird. The thunderbird was known for being the spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a giant bird. The beating of the wings was said to create thunder. It may also have been based on the lightning bird, a bird created from wherever lightning hits the earth.
Name origin
Zapdos is a combination of zap and dos (Spanish for two, indicating that it is the second in the series of Kanto Legendary birds).
Thunder is literally thunder.
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