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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Zapdos anime.png|thumb|250px|Zapdos in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
====={{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos|Zapdos (M02)}}=====
Zapdos debuted in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where [[Lawrence III]] sought it, along with the other two [[legendary birds]] and their [[Legendary group|master]], {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}, for his own personal collection.
=====Other=====
Zapdos made its physical main series debut in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', where it intercepted {{TRT}} in their attempt to steal a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. As a result, they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead.
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly used a Mirage Zapdos.
In ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} witnessed a Zapdos flying across the sky. {{TRT}} later made an attempt to capture the Zapdos, which infuriated it, forcing Ash to battle it with {{AP|Talonflame}}, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and the newly-evolved {{AP|Noivern}}. When Team Rocket continued their attempt, Noivern and {{AP|Pikachu}} helped save Zapdos and calm it down.
In ''[[JN040|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]'', a Zapdos caused power outages in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and [[Goh]] encountered it at the [[Kanto Power Plant]] and had a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] against it with the assistance of Team Rocket. Goh was able to weaken it with his {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} and {{TP|Goh|Flygon}}, but he wasn't able to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it like he had hoped.
====Minor appearances====
Zapdos made its main series debut in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''.
In the ending credits of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[Jackie]] captured a Zapdos with his [[Capture Styler]] and flew away on its back.
In ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'', a Zapdos roamed around [[Sinnoh]].
In a flashback in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into a Zapdos, intimidating a potential opponent.
A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Zapdos was flying across the sky.
A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
A silhouetted Zapdos appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.
A shadowed Zapdos appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP242|Zapdos|Ash's Pokédex|Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. Zapdos has both {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Flying}} [[type|elements]], and the flappage of its wings can create lightning.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN040|Zapdos|Goh's Rotom Phone|Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Flying}} type. It is said Zapdos can be found inside thunderclouds and that it can control lightning. A [[Legendary Pokémon]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Zapdos PO.png|thumb|250px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
A Zapdos briefly appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', as part of the explanation of the [[Master Ball]]'s capabilities.
In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Zapdos in the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]].
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Zapdos PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Zapdos briefly flew by during a battle between {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} and a wild {{p|Caterpie}}.
===GOTCHA!===
A Zapdos briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', a {{rf|Galarian}} Zapdos was seen in the [[Crown Tundra]].
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Galarian Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Galarian Zapdos in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos (M02)}}
Zapdos appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth|the manga adaptation}} of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
Zapdos also appeared in {{OBP|Pokémon the Movie 2000|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of the same movie.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[JNM12|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]''.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Zapdos appeared in [[PMDP11]].
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Zapdos appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Zapdos|Zapdos (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
In ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', [[Team Rocket]] Commander [[Lt. Surge]] {{pkmn2|caught}} Zapdos at the abandoned [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]]. He later used it as an infinite source of electricity for his Pokémon while battling {{adv|Red}} at [[Silph Co.]] Red managed to defeat Surge by using [[Saur]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut his insulation suit, causing Zapdos to unintentionally shock him unconscious. Zapdos was later merged with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}} into {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer|a combination Pokémon}} that was defeated by Red, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}}, causing it to split up again and freeing the legendary birds.
Green later caught Zapdos before the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} as a part of overcoming her fear of birds. She used it and the other legendary birds to battle {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} in [[Ilex Forest]].
{{endspoilers}}
A {{rf|Galarian}} Zapdos first appeared in [[PASS36]].
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Zapdos appeared in [[ABM01]].
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Zapdos appeared in [[GDZ74]].
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[GRT2|I Want to be Human Again!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[GRT5|Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!]]''.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Zapdos debuted in ''[[PM017|Regain the Deserted Power Plant!]]''.
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[PM058|Get Lugia!]]''.
===Pokémon Zensho===
A silhouette of a Zapdos appeared in [[PZ07]].
==In the TCG==
{{main|Zapdos (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Zapdos uses a powerful {{m|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 {{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.
[[File:Zapdos_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Zapdos trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Zapdos also appears as a trophy in the 3DS 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.''
{{-}}
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Along with returning in the background of Prism Tower, Zapdos appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}}.
{{-}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
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{{Spritebox/Footer|145|Zapdos}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Zapdos anime.png|thumb|250px|Zapdos in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
====={{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos|Zapdos (M02)}}=====
Zapdos debuted in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where [[Lawrence III]] sought it, along with the other two [[legendary birds]] and their [[Legendary group|master]], {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}, for his own personal collection.
=====Other=====
Zapdos made its physical main series debut in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', where it intercepted {{TRT}} in their attempt to steal a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. As a result, they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead.
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly used a Mirage Zapdos.
In ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} witnessed a Zapdos flying across the sky. {{TRT}} later made an attempt to capture the Zapdos, which infuriated it, forcing Ash to battle it with {{AP|Talonflame}}, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and the newly-evolved {{AP|Noivern}}. When Team Rocket continued their attempt, Noivern and {{AP|Pikachu}} helped save Zapdos and calm it down.
In ''[[JN040|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]'', a Zapdos caused power outages in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and [[Goh]] encountered it at the [[Kanto Power Plant]] and had a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] against it with the assistance of Team Rocket. Goh was able to weaken it with his {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} and {{TP|Goh|Flygon}}, but he wasn't able to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it like he had hoped.
====Minor appearances====
Zapdos made its main series debut in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''.
In the ending credits of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[Jackie]] captured a Zapdos with his [[Capture Styler]] and flew away on its back.
In ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'', a Zapdos roamed around [[Sinnoh]].
In a flashback in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into a Zapdos, intimidating a potential opponent.
A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Zapdos was flying across the sky.
A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
A silhouetted Zapdos appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.
A shadowed Zapdos appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP242|Zapdos|Ash's Pokédex|Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. Zapdos has both {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Flying}} [[type|elements]], and the flappage of its wings can create lightning.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN040|Zapdos|Goh's Rotom Phone|Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Flying}} type. It is said Zapdos can be found inside thunderclouds and that it can control lightning. A [[Legendary Pokémon]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Zapdos PO.png|thumb|250px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
A Zapdos briefly appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', as part of the explanation of the [[Master Ball]]'s capabilities.
In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Zapdos in the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]].
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Zapdos PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Zapdos briefly flew by during a battle between {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} and a wild {{p|Caterpie}}.
===GOTCHA!===
A Zapdos briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', a {{rf|Galarian}} Zapdos was seen in the [[Crown Tundra]].
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Galarian Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Galarian Zapdos in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos (M02)}}
Zapdos appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth|the manga adaptation}} of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
Zapdos also appeared in {{OBP|Pokémon the Movie 2000|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of the same movie.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[JNM12|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]''.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Zapdos appeared in [[PMDP11]].
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Zapdos appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Zapdos|Zapdos (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
In ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', [[Team Rocket]] Commander [[Lt. Surge]] {{pkmn2|caught}} Zapdos at the abandoned [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]]. He later used it as an infinite source of electricity for his Pokémon while battling {{adv|Red}} at [[Silph Co.]] Red managed to defeat Surge by using [[Saur]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut his insulation suit, causing Zapdos to unintentionally shock him unconscious. Zapdos was later merged with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}} into {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer|a combination Pokémon}} that was defeated by Red, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}}, causing it to split up again and freeing the legendary birds.
Green later caught Zapdos before the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} as a part of overcoming her fear of birds. She used it and the other legendary birds to battle {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} in [[Ilex Forest]].
{{endspoilers}}
A {{rf|Galarian}} Zapdos first appeared in [[PASS36]].
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Zapdos appeared in [[ABM01]].
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Zapdos appeared in [[GDZ74]].
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[GRT2|I Want to be Human Again!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[GRT5|Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!]]''.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Zapdos debuted in ''[[PM017|Regain the Deserted Power Plant!]]''.
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[PM058|Get Lugia!]]''.
===Pokémon Zensho===
A silhouette of a Zapdos appeared in [[PZ07]].
==In the TCG==
{{main|Zapdos (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Zapdos uses a powerful {{m|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 {{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.
[[File:Zapdos_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Zapdos trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Zapdos also appears as a trophy in the 3DS 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.''
{{-}}
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Along with returning in the background of Prism Tower, Zapdos appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}}.
{{-}}


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