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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]].  
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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]] introduced in [[Generation I]].


It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.  
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


It is, along with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}}, 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==
===Physiology===
Zapdos is a large, avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. It has small, triangular eyes with black around them and a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers and there are black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are tan, and it has thin, light orange legs. It has feet with three forward facing toes and one backward facing toe; each toe has a short talon.
Zapdos has the form of a large bird with black and yellow plumage. Its spiky feathers make it look like it is made of lightning. Its tail feathers stick out in several directions, furthering this illusion. A large crest of feathers decorates its head, and distinctive black rings encircle its eyes. Its beak is very long and thin. While Zapdos is the smallest and lightest of the legendary birds, it is still a [[List of Pokémon by weight#110.2 lbs to 120.0 lbs (80 Power Grass Knot/Low Kick)|fairly large]] Pokémon.  
 
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. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms and gains power when struck by lightning. It is said to live among thunderclouds, but it is {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely seen.}}
 
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Zapdos Thunderbolt.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]]''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three [[Legendary birds]], as well as their [[Trio master|master]] {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}, for his own personal collection.
 
=====Other=====
Zapdos made its main series debut 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 sidetracked when Zapdos showed up and they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead.
 
The [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly wielded the power of a Mirage Zapdos in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.


====Gender differences====
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]''. It was first seen flying across the sky by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. {{TRT}} later made an attempt to capture Zapdos, which infuriated it, forcing {{Ash}} to battle it with {{AP|Talonflame}}, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and newly-evolved {{AP|Noivern}}. When Team Rocket continued their attempt, Noivern and {{AP|Pikachu}} helped save Zapdos and calm it down.
Zapdos is a genderless species.


===Special abilities===
====Minor appearances====
When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity, potentially causing thunderstorms.
A Zapdos appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''.


===Behavior===
A Zapdos appeared in the ending credits of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. [[Jackie]] captured it with a [[Capture Styler]] and flew away on its back.
Zapdos is one of the [[legendary birds]] of Kanto. It is a poorly understood species, believed by many to be pure myth. It is always seen in conjunction with thunderstorms, leading many to believe that it gathers energy from the electricity in the atmosphere. It is also reported to cause massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies; these are attributed to the lightning bolts it is said to shed when airborne.


===Habitat===
A Zapdos made a cameo appearance in ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]''. This may have been taken from {{game|Platinum}}, where a Zapdos could be seen {{pkmn2|roaming}} throughout Sinnoh.
[[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
When Zapdos is sighted, which is not often, it is almost always during electrical storms. It appears to live in thunderclouds, but one is said to live in or near a power plant in Kanto. It may be attracted by the electricity the plant produces.


===Diet===
A Zapdos made a cameo appearance in a flashback in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', and both of [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into it.
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==In the anime==
A Zapdos made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
[[Image:Zapdos movie 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Zapdos in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'']]
===Major appearances===
====''[[M02|The Power of One]]''====
{{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Zapdos}} made its first true appearance in ''The Power of One''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three Kanto Legendary Birds as well as {{p|Lugia}}.


====Other====
A Zapdos made a brief cameo in the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where it was seen flying across the sky.
The Electric Pokémon made another appearance in ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]''. When [[Team Rocket]] 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 changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead.


===Minor appearances===
A Zapdos appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''.
The first time Zapdos was seen was in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''. However, it wasn't a real Zapdos, just a machine.


A Zapdos made an appearance in the credits of ''[[M09|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 the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


A Zapdos made a cameo appearance in ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]''. This may have been taken from {{game|Platinum}}, where in this version, there is a Zapdos [[Roaming Pokémon|roaming]] Sinnoh. It made another cameo in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', this time in a flashback.
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.


===Pokédex entries===
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{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}} [[type|elements]] and the flappage of its wings can create lightning.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
[[File:Red Zapdos PO.png|thumb|left|220px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Zapdos PG.png|thumb|220px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Zapdos in the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]] in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.
===In Pokémon Generations===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Zapdos appeared in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where it briefly flew by during a battle between [[Red's Pikachu]] and a wild {{p|Caterpie}}.
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Zapdos in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Having captured this legendary bird in 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 neverending 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 [[Zapmolcuno|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.
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos (M02)}}
Zapdos appears in the {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' by [[Tanigami Toshio]].


{{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.
===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
A Zapdos appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]].
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Zapdos|Zapdos (Adventures)}}
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 {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|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 {{i|Poké Ball}} and isn't seen again, meaning it has either been deposited into her box or released.
 
===In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga===
A Zapdos appeared in [[ABM01]].
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
Zapdos debuted in ''[[PM017|Regain the Deserted Power Plant!]]''.
 
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[PM058|Get Lugia!]]''.
 
A Zapdos appeared in [[PMDP11]].


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When released from a Poké Ball, Zapdos uses a powerful {{m|ThunderShock}} that hits opponents several times to produce a substantial amount of damage.
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====
====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.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Zapdos appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Moltres}}.


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* 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.
* 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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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area={{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Moltres|Only one]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Kanto}}, {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|3|Kanto}}, {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=electric|type2=flying}}
|type=electric
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
|type2=flying
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]]}}
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]]
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Red Field]]: [[Lavender Town]]}}
|pinball=[[Lavender Town]]
|}
|trozei=Random Agent Cards<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|}
|md=[[Mt. Thunder Peak]] (3F)
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
|md2=[[Amp Plains]] (7F){{tt|*|Mystery Part or Secret Slab needed in the bag)}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|scramble=[[Eternal Tower]]
|}
|ranger3=[[Layuda Island]]
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Mt. Thunder]] Peak (3F)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Amp Plains]] ({{tt|7F|Mystery Part or Secret Slab needed in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Amp Plains]] ({{tt|7F|Mystery Part or Secret Slab needed in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] <small>(Normal Mode S)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Layuda Island]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Factory: [[World Axle - B2F]] (post-ending)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 5|Mountain of Order: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Fairy Land#Ancient Stronghold|Fairy Land: Ancient Stronghold]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Yellow Point]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 13]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
 
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=electric|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Zapdos|English|United States|50{{shinystar|II}}|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|RSEFRLG}}|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|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Zapdos|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Zapdos}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|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}}
{{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|XYORAS}}|Aldora Zapdos|American region|Online|70|May 3 to August 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Zapdos}}
|}


====Held Items====
===Held Items===
{{HeldItems
{{HeldItems
|type=Electric|type2=flying
|type=Electric|type2=flying
|rby1=BrightPowder|rby1type=In-battle effect item|rby1rar=100
|rby1=BrightPowder|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100
}}
}}


===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===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
{{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
|Water=  100
|Grass=    50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=    200
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=ironballiv
|newground=2
|lightningrod=maybe}}


Fire=   100 |
===Learnset===
Water=  100 |
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
Grass=    50 |
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]=====
Electric=100 |
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}}
Psychic= 100 |
{{learnlist/level7|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
Ice=    200 |
{{learnlist/level7|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
Dragon=  100 |
{{learnlist/level7|8|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
Dark=    100 |
{{learnlist/level7|16|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|24|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|32|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|40|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|48|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|56|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|64|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|72|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|200|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}}


notes=yes|
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=====
flying=yes|
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}}
newground=2|
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
lightningrod=maybe}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM36|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM38|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM50|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}}


===Learnset===
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]=====
{{learnlist/levelh|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level7|8|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Detect|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Detect|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|22|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level7|29|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Charge|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/level7|36|Charge|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/level7|43|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|50|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/level7|57|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/level7|64|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|71|Drill Peck|Flying|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|78|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/level7|85|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|92|Magnetic Flux|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|99|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=====
{{learnlist/tmh|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM19|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM58|Freefall|Flying|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM51|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM58|Sky Drop|Flying|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Change|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM76|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Bolt|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|1}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
=====By {{pkmn|breeding}}=====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/breed7null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|2}}


====Special moves====
=====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]=====
{{Shadow moves|145|50|Shadow Bolt|Shadow Rush|Shadow Shed|Shadow Sky|Baton Pass|Normal|Metal Sound|Steel|Extrasensory|Psychic|Thunderbolt|Electric|xd|Electric|Flying}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|2}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Flying}}
type=electric |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=145|acquisition=Catch}}
type2=flying |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=145|rarity=Rare}}
ndex=145 |
|-
pinball=Catch |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=145
Trozei=yes |
|body=4
rarity=Rare |
|rate=30
Dungeon=yes |
|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 {{m|thunderbolt}}s grow weak... |
|-
PL=I've leveled! My lightning grows more powerful! |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=145
Partner=no |
|body=2
Ranger=no |
|rate=10
Dungeon2=yes |
|IQ=C
body2=2 |
}}
rate2=10 |
|-
iq=C |
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
Ranger3=yes |
|group=Electric
group3=Electric |
|assist=Electric
assist3=Electric |
|field=None
field3=None |
|past=NA
field3power=- |
|num=299
browser3=It creates thunderbolts in the air and discharges electricity. |
|browser=It creates thunderbolts in the air and discharges electricity.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{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=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Paralyze
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=145
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Zapdos
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=207
|attack=253
|defense=185
|fast={{m|Charge Beam}}
:{{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|If obtained during Zapdos Raid Day or Ultra Bonus 2018}}
|special={{m|Zap Cannon}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution===
{{evobox
{{Evobox-1
|sprite1=145
|type1=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=145
|name1=Zapdos
|name1=Zapdos
|type1-1=Electric
|type1-1=Electric
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric|type2=Flying}}
type=electric|
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=145}}
type2=flying|
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=145}}
gen=1|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=145}}
gender=none|
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=145}}
ndex=145|
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=145}}
name=Zapdos|
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=145}}
}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=145}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|145|Zapdos}}


==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]], one can catch Zapdos with only the {{badge|Boulder}}, {{badge|Cascade}}, and {{badge|Soul}} although it is far too strong for most trainers at that stage, at level 50.
* Of all Legendary Pokémon with fixed in-game locations, Zapdos can be obtained with the fewest number of Badges: 2. The player can catch Zapdos with only the {{Badge|Boulder}} and the {{Badge|Cascade}}.
* In Generation I, Zapdos was the only dual-type Electric Pokémon, as {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} did not gain a secondary type until {{t|Steel}} was introduced in [[Generation II]].
* Zapdos shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Electabuzz}}. They are all known as the Electric Pokémon.
* Zapdos shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Elekid}} and {{p|Electabuzz}}. They are all known as 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}} have almost the same Japanese name, 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 is the only one of the [[legendary birds]] to not have a double weakness to {{t|Rock}} (or for that matter, ''any'' double weakness).
* In the {{pkmn|anime}} episode ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', [[Chopper]]'s bike was decorated to look like a Zapdos.
* Zapdos shares its cry with [['M]].
* In Generation II, Zapdos was given an additional toe pointing forward on each foot giving it three. However, {{g|Stadium 2}} shares the same 3-D model for Zapdos as its Generation I 3-D games, {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{g|Snap}}, so in that game, it still only has two.
** The exception being Pokémon Yellow's sprite, wherein it does in fact have three front toes.
*Zapdos has the second highest Special Attack of all Electric-types with 125. {{p|Magnezone}} ranks first in this regard.
 
===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|Lightning Bird}}, a bird created from wherever lightning hits the earth. It may also have been based on the {{wp|Impundulu}}, a bird of witchcraft said to summon thunder and lightning with its wings and talons.
Zapdos may be based on the {{wp|Native Americans in the United States|Native American}} legend of the {{wp|thunderbird (mythology)|thunderbird}}, a spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain that took the form of a giant {{wp|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. Aesthetically, it may also be based on {{wp|hummingbird}}s, due to the long beak, the rather simple wings, and described violent behavior.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Zapdos's name is a combination of the word ''zap'' and the {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} word for two, ''dos'', indicating that it is the second in the series of [[Kanto]] [[legendary birds]]. Its Japanese name is simply ''Thunder''.
Zapdos is a combination of ''zap'' and ''dos'' ({{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} for ''two'', indicating that it is the second in the series of [[Kanto]] [[Legendary birds]]).
 
Thunder is literally ''thunder''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Zapdos
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=flying
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Electhor - A combination of ''electric'' and {{wp|Thor}}, the Norse god of thunder.
|ja=サンダー ''Thunder''|jameaning=From ''thunder''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 썬더 ''Sseondeo'' - A transliteration of ''Thunder''.
|fr=Électhor|frmeaning=A combination of ''{{tt|électrique|electric}}'' and {{wp|Thor}}, the Norse god of thunder
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 閃電鳥 ''Shǎn Diàn Niǎo'' - "Lightning Bird".
|es=Zapdos|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Zapdos|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Zapdos|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=썬더 ''Sunder''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷鳥 ''Lèuihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Thunder bird"
|zh_cmn=閃電鳥 / 闪电鸟 ''Shǎndiànniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Lightning bird"
|hi=ज़ॅपडोस ''Zapdos''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Запдос ''Zapdos''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Legendary birds (M02)#Zapdos|Zapdos (M02)]]
* [[Legendary birds (Adventures)#Zapdos|Zapdos (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Zapdos (The Power of One)]]


==Notes==
==External links==
* {{wp|Zapdos|Article on Wikipedia}}


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Zapdos
Electric Pokémon
サンダー
Thunder
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Cacophony
Static
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Lightning Rod
Hidden Ability Gen. V*
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
80 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
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116.0 lbs. 52.6 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
216
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
261
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
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Atk
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Def
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
35
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Zapdos (Japanese: サンダー Thunder) is a dual-type Electric/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

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 a large, avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. It has small, triangular eyes with black around them and a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers and there are black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are tan, and it has thin, light orange legs. It has feet with three forward facing toes and one backward facing toe; each toe has a short talon.

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. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms and gains power when struck by lightning. It is said to live among thunderclouds, but it is rarely seen.

In the anime

In the main series

Zapdos in the anime

Major appearances

Zapdos (M02)

Zapdos debuted in The Power of One. Lawrence III wanted to capture the three Legendary birds, as well as their master Lugia, for his own personal collection.

Other

Zapdos made its main series debut 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 sidetracked 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!. It was first seen flying across the sky by Ash and his friends. Team Rocket later made an attempt to capture Zapdos, which infuriated it, forcing Ash to battle it with Talonflame, Hawlucha, and newly-evolved Noivern. When Team Rocket continued their attempt, Noivern and Pikachu helped save Zapdos and calm it down.

Minor appearances

A Zapdos appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in An EGG-sighting Adventure!.

A Zapdos appeared in the ending credits of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. Jackie captured it with a Capture Styler and flew away on its back.

A Zapdos made a cameo appearance in Doc Brock!. This may have been taken from Pokémon Platinum, where a Zapdos could be seen roaming throughout Sinnoh.

A Zapdos made a cameo appearance 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 appearance in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Zapdos made a brief cameo in the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, where it was seen flying across the sky.

A Zapdos appeared in a flashback in Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!.

A Zapdos made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Zapdos appeared in I Choose You!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP242 Zapdos Ash's Pokédex Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. Zapdos has both Electric and Flying elements and the flappage of its wings can create lightning.

In Pokémon Origins

Red caught a Zapdos in the Power Plant in File 4: Charizard.

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Zapdos appeared in The Adventure, where it briefly flew by during a battle between Red's Pikachu and a wild Caterpie.

In the manga

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Zapdos (M02)

Zapdos appears in the manga adaptation of The Power of One by Tanigami Toshio.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

A Zapdos appeared as a silhouette in JBA5.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Zapdos (Adventures)

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 Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

A Zapdos appeared in ABM01.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Zapdos debuted in Regain the Deserted Power Plant!.

A Zapdos appeared in Get Lugia!.

A Zapdos appeared in PMDP11.

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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Zapdos appears as a Spirit alongside Articuno and Moltres.

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.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#145
Red(ENG) A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Blue
Yellow This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Stadium A legendary bird Pokémon that appears with a gigantic thunder storm. It flies with the buzz and crack of electricity.
Generation II Johto
#236
Gold This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Silver This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Crystal Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Stadium 2 This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#145
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.
Sapphire
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 Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#241
Diamond A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.
Pearl
Platinum A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
HeartGold This legendary bird Pokémon cause 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 Unova
#—
Black A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
White
Black 2 A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #152
Hoenn
#—
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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#145
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Let's Go Eevee


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Power Plant (Only one)
Blue (Japan)
Power Plant (Only one)
Yellow
Power Plant (Only one)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Power Plant (Only one)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Roaming Sinnoh (Only one)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 10 (Only one) (16 Badges required)
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Sea Spirit's Den* (Only one) (if the player chose Fennekin)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Power Plant (Only one)
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Tunnel
Pinball
Red Field: Lavender Town
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Thunder Peak (3F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Amp Plains (7F)
MD Sky
Amp Plains (7F)
Rumble
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode S)
Ranger: GS
Layuda Island
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: World Axle - B2F (post-ending)
Rumble U
Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot! (Reward), Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 5
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX5
Rumble World
Fairy Land: Ancient Stronghold (Special Boss)
Super MD
Yellow Point
Picross
Area 20: Stage 13


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Zapdos English United States 50Shiny 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 August 31, 2016

Held Items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* BrightPowder BrightPowder (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
580
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 125.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
19/23 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
088 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 09090% 20
1616 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
2424 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20
3232 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15
4040 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
4848 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
5656 Roost Flying Status 0000 00——% 10
6464 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10
7272 Sky Attack Flying Physical 200200 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
By TM/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM05Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM06Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM06 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM07Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM08Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM09Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM12Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM14Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM14 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM16Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM16 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM18Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM18 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM27Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM36Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM36 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM38 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM50Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM50 Roost Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
088 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 09090% 20
1515 Detect Fighting Status 0000 —% 5
2222 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20
2929 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3636 Charge Electric Status 0000 —% 20
4343 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
5050 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
5757 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —% 5
6464 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
7171 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20
7878 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10
8585 Roost Flying Status 0000 —% 10
9292 Magnetic Flux Electric Status 0000 —% 20
9999 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
By TM/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM19Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM51Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM58Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM72Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM76Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM89Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM93Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
By breeding
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zapdos in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zapdos in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
By tutoring
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Defog Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status —% 30
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status —% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zapdos can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zapdos cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zapdos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zapdos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin145.png Pinani145.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani145.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 30%
Friend Area: Legendary Island
Phrases
51%-100% HP I represent the power of lightning!
26%-50% HP I am troubled... My health is down by half already...
1%-25% HP I fear the worst... Even my thunderbolts grow weak...
Level up I've leveled! My lightning grows more powerful!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 145.png Body size: 2
Recruit rate: 10%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present)
Electric Assist.png
Electric
Field move:
(present)
None - field move.png
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-299
It creates thunderbolts in the air and discharges electricity.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT145.png

Power of Six
Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 140 Raise Max Level.png 20

#150
Shuffle145.png

Power of 4
Increases damage when you make a match of four.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Paralyze


Pokémon GO
GO145.png Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 253 Base Defense: 185
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Charge Beam
Thunder Shock*
Charged Attacks: Zap Cannon, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Ancient Power*, Drill Peck*

Evolution

145Zapdos.png
Unevolved
Zapdos
 Electric  Flying 



Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 145.png Spr b g1 145.png Spr 1b 145.png Spr b g1 145.png Spr 1y 145.png Spr b g1 145.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 145.png Spr b 2g 145.png Spr 2s 145.png Spr b 2s 145.png Spr 2c 145.png Spr b 2c 145.png
Spr 2g 145 s.png Spr b 2g 145 s.png Spr 2s 145 s.png Spr b 2s 145 s.png Spr 2c 145 s.png Spr b 2c 145 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 145.png Spr b 3r 145.png Spr 3e 145.png Spr b 3e 145.png Spr 3f 145.png Spr b 3f 145.png
Spr 3r 145 s.png Spr b 3r 145 s.png Spr 3e 145 s.png Spr b 3e 145 s.png Spr 3f 145 s.png Spr b 3f 145 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 145.png Spr b 4d 145.png Spr 4p 145.png Spr b 4p 145.png Spr 4h 145.png Spr b 4h 145.png
Spr 4d 145 s.png Spr b 4d 145 s.png Spr 4p 145 s.png Spr b 4p 145 s.png Spr 4h 145 s.png Spr b 4h 145 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 145.png Spr b 5b 145.png Spr 5b2 145.png Spr b 5b2 145.png
Spr 5b 145 s.png Spr b 5b 145 s.png Spr 5b2 145 s.png Spr b 5b2 145 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 145.png
Spr b 6x 145.png
Spr 6o 145.png
Spr b 6o 145.png
Spr 6x 145 s.png
Spr b 6x 145 s.png
Spr 6o 145 s.png
Spr b 6o 145 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 145.png
Spr b 7s 145.png
Spr 7s 145.png
Spr b 7s 145.png
Spr 7s 145 s.png
Spr b 7s 145 s.png
Spr 7s 145 s.png
Spr b 7s 145 s.png
Front Back Front Back
145MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Zapdos images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Of all Legendary Pokémon with fixed in-game locations, Zapdos can be obtained with the fewest number of Badges: 2. The player can catch Zapdos with only the Boulder Badge and the Cascade 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.

Origin

Zapdos may be based on the Native American legend of the thunderbird, a spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain that took 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. Aesthetically, it may also be based on hummingbirds, due to the long beak, the rather simple wings, and described violent behavior.

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.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese サンダー Thunder From thunder
France Flag.png French Électhor A combination of électrique and Thor, the Norse god of thunder
Spain Flag.png Spanish Zapdos Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Zapdos Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Zapdos Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 썬더 Sunder Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 閃電鳥 / 闪电鸟 Shǎndiànniǎo Literally "Lightning bird"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 雷鳥 Lèuihníuh Literally "Thunder bird"


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