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{{ | {{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric|type2=Flying}} | ||
{{Pokémon Infobox | | {{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Zapdos}} | ||
name=Zapdos | | {{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=144|prev=Articuno|nextnum=146|next=Moltres|round=none}} | ||
jname=サンダー | | {{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Zapdos}} | ||
jtranslit=Sandā | | |} | ||
tmname=Thunder | | {{Pokémon Infobox | ||
category=Electric | | |name=Zapdos | ||
ndex=145 | | |jname=サンダー | ||
oldjdex=236 | | |jtranslit=Sandā | ||
jdex=241 | |tmname=Thunder | ||
|category=Electric | |||
karea=Coastal | | |ndex=145 | ||
kdex=152 | | |oldjdex=236 | ||
obrow=299 | | |jdex=241 | ||
typebox=1 | | |karea=Coastal | ||
type1=Electric | | |kdex=152 | ||
type2=Flying | | |obrow=299 | ||
height-ftin=5'03" | | |typebox=1 | ||
height-m=1.6 | | |type1=Electric | ||
weight-lbs=116.0 | | |type2=Flying | ||
weight-kg=52.6 | | |height-ftin=5'03" | ||
abilityn=d | | |height-m=1.6 | ||
ability1=Pressure | | |weight-lbs=116.0 | ||
abilityd=Static | | |weight-kg=52.6 | ||
egggroupn=0 | | |abilityn=d | ||
egggroup1=Undiscovered | | |ability1=Pressure | ||
eggcycles=81 | | |abilityd=Static | ||
evtotal=3 | | |egggroupn=0 | ||
evsa=3 | | |egggroup1=Undiscovered | ||
expyield=261 | | |eggcycles=81 | ||
oldexp=216 | | |evtotal=3 | ||
lv100exp=1,250,000 | | |evsa=3 | ||
gendercode=255 | | |expyield=261 | ||
color=Yellow | | |oldexp=216 | ||
catchrate=3 | | |lv100exp=1,250,000 | ||
body=09 | | |gendercode=255 | ||
pokefordex=zapdos | | |color=Yellow | ||
generation=1 | | |catchrate=3 | ||
friendship=35 | |body=09 | ||
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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]]. | ||
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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 it 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.}} | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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The [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly wielded the power of a {{pkmn2|mirage}} Zapdos in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. | The [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly wielded the power of a {{pkmn2|mirage}} Zapdos in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. | ||
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[ | A Zapdos appeared in ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'' where it battled {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Talonflame}}, {{AP|Hawlucha}} and his newly evolved {{AP|Noivern}}. | ||
===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 ''[[ | A photograph of a Zapdos appeared in ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]''. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Thu-Fi-Zer}} | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
* Zapdos is the first | * Zapdos is the first Legendary Pokémon encountered in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. After it kidnaps {{p|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. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Sinnoh]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Zapdos|Only one]])}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Sinnoh]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Zapdos|Only one]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{rt|10|Kanto}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Zapdos 2|Only one]]) <small>(16 Badges required)</small> }} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{rt|10|Kanto}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Zapdos 2|Only one]]) <small>(16 Badges required)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{Locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{Locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}} | ||
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Aldora Zapdos|PAL region|Online|70|March 11 to September 30, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zapdos}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Aldora Zapdos|PAL region|Online|70|March 11 to September 30, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zapdos}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Movie Zapdos|Korean region|Online|70|May 2 to July 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zapdos}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Movie Zapdos|Korean region|Online|70|May 2 to July 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zapdos}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Aldora Zapdos|American region|Online|70|May 3, 2016 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Aldora Zapdos|American region|Online|70|May 3 to July 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zapdos}} | ||
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===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
====Base stats==== | ====Base stats==== | ||
{{BaseStats with RBY| | {{BaseStats with RBY | ||
HP= 90 | | |HP= 90 | ||
Attack= 90 | | |Attack= 90 | ||
Defense= 85 | | |Defense= 85 | ||
SpAtk= 125 | | |SpAtk= 125 | ||
SpDef= 90 | | |SpDef= 90 | ||
Special=125 | | |Special=125 | ||
Speed= 100 | | |Speed= 100 | ||
type=Electric | | |type=Electric | ||
type2=Flying }} | |type2=Flying }} | ||
====Pokéathlon stats==== | ====Pokéathlon stats==== | ||
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===Type effectiveness=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{TypeEffectiveness| | {{TypeEffectiveness | ||
type1=electric| | |type1=electric | ||
type2=flying| | |type2=flying | ||
Normal= 100 | | |Normal= 100 | ||
Flying= 50 | | |Flying= 50 | ||
Fighting= 50 | | |Fighting= 50 | ||
Ground= 0 | | |Ground= 0 | ||
Rock= 200 | | |Rock= 200 | ||
Bug= 50 | | |Bug= 50 | ||
Poison= 100 | | |Poison= 100 | ||
Ghost= 100 | | |Ghost= 100 | ||
Steel= 50 | | |Steel= 50 | ||
Fire= 100 | | |Fire= 100 | ||
Water= 100 | | |Water= 100 | ||
Grass= 50 | | |Grass= 50 | ||
Electric=100 | | |Electric=100 | ||
Psychic= 100 | | |Psychic= 100 | ||
Ice= 200 | | |Ice= 200 | ||
Dragon= 100 | | |Dragon= 100 | ||
Dark= 100 | | |Dark= 100 | ||
Fairy=100 | | |Fairy=100 | ||
notes=yes| | |notes=yes | ||
flying=ironballiv| | |flying=ironballiv | ||
newground=2| | |newground=2 | ||
lightningrod=maybe}} | |lightningrod=maybe}} | ||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{ | {{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Flying}} | ||
type= | {{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=145|acquisition=Catch}} | ||
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=145|rarity=Rare}} | |||
ndex=145 | | |- | ||
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=145 | |||
Trozei= | |body=4 | ||
rarity=Rare | | |rate=30 | ||
|area=Legendary Island | |||
body=4 | | |P1=I represent the power of lightning! | ||
rate=30 | | |P2=I am troubled... My health is down by half already... | ||
area=Legendary Island | | |P3=I fear the worst... Even my thunderbolts grow weak... | ||
P1=I represent the power of lightning! | | |PL=I've leveled! My lightning grows more powerful! | ||
P2=I am troubled... My health is down by half already... | | }} | ||
P3=I fear the worst... Even my thunderbolts grow weak... | | |- | ||
PL=I've leveled! My lightning grows more powerful! | {{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=145 | ||
|body=2 | |||
|rate=10 | |||
|IQ=C | |||
}} | |||
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{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric | |||
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|past=NA | |||
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{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric | |||
|att=5 | |||
|def=3 | |||
|speed=4 | |||
}} | |||
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric | |||
|att=5 | |||
|def=3 | |||
|speed=4 | |||
}} | |||
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=145 | |||
|power=4 | |||
|skill=Power of Six | |||
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon. | |||
}} | |||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=145|num=150 | |||
|min=70 | |||
|max=90 | |||
|raisemaxlevel=0 | |||
|skill=Power of 4 | |||
|skilldesc=Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four. | |||
}} | |||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=145 | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|stamina=180 | |||
|attack=232 | |||
|defense=194 | |||
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}} | |||
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}} | |||
}} | |||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Zapdos | Zapdos may be 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. | ||
===Name origin=== | ===Name origin=== | ||
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|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" | ||
|hi= ज़ॅपडोस ''Zapdos'' |himeaning= | |hi=ज़ॅपडोस ''Zapdos''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Запдос ''Zapdos''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |||
}} | }} | ||
<br clear="left"> | <br clear="left"> | ||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[Legendary birds (M02)#Zapdos|Zapdos (M02)]] | |||
* [[Thu-Fi-Zer]] | |||
* [[Legendary birds]] | * [[Legendary birds]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
==External links== | |||
* {{wp|Zapdos|Article on Wikipedia}} | |||
{{Legendary Pokémon}} | {{Legendary Pokémon}} | ||
{{Smash Bros.}} | {{Smash Bros.}} | ||
{{ | {{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric|type2=Flying}} | ||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=144|prev=Articuno|nextnum=146|next=Moltres}} | |||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
{{Project Pokédex notice}} | {{Project Pokédex notice}} |
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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 it 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 appeared in An Electrifying Rage! where it battled Ash's Talonflame, Hawlucha and his newly evolved Noivern.
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!.
Pokédex entries
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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 movie adaptations
- Main article: Zapdos (M02)
Zapdos plays a major role in the second Pokémon movie, The Power of One. Likewise, it appears in the manga adaptation of the film by Tanigami Toshio.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Thu-Fi-Zer
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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Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | 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 |
XYORAS | Pokémon Scrap Zapdos | Japanese region | Online | 70 | March 1 to August 31, 2016 |
XYORAS | Aldora Zapdos | PAL region | Online | 70 | March 11 to September 30, 2016 |
ORAS | Movie Zapdos | Korean region | Online | 70 | May 2 to July 31, 2016 |
XYORAS | Aldora Zapdos | American region | Online | 70 | May 3 to July 31, 2016 |
Held Items
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Red* | Blue* | BrightPowder (100%) | |
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HP: 90
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90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
125
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117 - 194 | 229 - 383 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
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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 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 may be 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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