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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.}} | 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.}} | ||
Galarian Zapdos is mostly orange with black plumage, with yellow eyes and claws. Belligerent by nature and always on the hunt for strong opponents, its powerful legs allow it to perform devastating kicks and run at high speed. Its wings have atrophied to the point that it can barely fly, but its movements are so swift that they have been compared to a lightning strike. It is migratory and appears in the Crown Tundra once every few decades.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/galarian-zapdos/</ref> | |||
Galarian Zapdos is [[Signature move|the only Pokémon]] that can learn the move {{m|Thunderous Kick}}. | |||
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====={{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos|Zapdos (M02)}}===== | ====={{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos|Zapdos (M02)}}===== | ||
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', [[Lawrence III]] sought a Zapdos, the other two [[Legendary birds]], and their [[Trio master|master]] {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} for his own personal collection. | |||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
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 a Zapdos showed up. As a result, they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead. | |||
The [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly | In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] briefly used a Mirage Zapdos. | ||
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} | 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. | ||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
A Zapdos appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''. | A Zapdos appeared 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]]. | |||
[[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into a Zapdos | 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 | 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 | A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
A Zapdos appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | A Zapdos appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | ||
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===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Zapdos in the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]] | In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Zapdos in the [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]]. | ||
===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===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}}. | |||
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===In the movie adaptations=== | ===In the movie adaptations=== | ||
{{main|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos (M02)}} | {{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 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. | Zapdos also appeared in {{OBP|Pokémon the Movie 2000|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of the same movie. | ||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
===Zapdos==== | ====Zapdos==== | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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 be based on {{wp|hummingbird}}s, due to the long beak, the rather simple wings, and described violent behavior. | 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 be based on {{wp|hummingbird}}s, due to the long beak, the rather simple wings, and described violent behavior. | ||
{{rf|Galarian}} Zapdos appears to be based on a flightless species of bird, such as an ostrich or emu. | |||
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|it=Zapdos|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Zapdos|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=썬더 ''Sunder''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | |ko=썬더 ''{{tt|Sseondeo|TCPI romanized name for Western players as 'Sunder'}}''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | ||
|zh_yue=雷鳥 ''Lèuihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Thunder bird" | |zh_yue=雷鳥 ''Lèuihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Thunder bird" | ||
|zh_cmn=閃電鳥 / 闪电鸟 ''Shǎndiànniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Lightning bird" | |zh_cmn=閃電鳥 / 闪电鸟 ''Shǎndiànniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Lightning bird" | ||
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* [[Legendary Pokémon]] | * [[Legendary Pokémon]] | ||
* [[Regional form]] | * [[Regional form]] | ||
==Notes== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{wp|Zapdos|Article on Wikipedia}} | * {{wp|Zapdos|Article on Wikipedia}} |
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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.
In Galar, Zapdos has a Fighting/Flying regional form, set to debut in The Crown Tundra expansion of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass.
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.
Galarian Zapdos is mostly orange with black plumage, with yellow eyes and claws. Belligerent by nature and always on the hunt for strong opponents, its powerful legs allow it to perform devastating kicks and run at high speed. Its wings have atrophied to the point that it can barely fly, but its movements are so swift that they have been compared to a lightning strike. It is migratory and appears in the Crown Tundra once every few decades.[1]
Galarian Zapdos is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Thunderous Kick.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Zapdos (M02)
In The Power of One, Lawrence III sought a Zapdos, the other two Legendary birds, and their master Lugia for his own personal collection.
Other
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 a Zapdos showed up. As a result, they changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead.
In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, the Mirage Master briefly used a Mirage Zapdos.
In An Electrifying Rage!, Ash and his friends witnessed a Zapdos flying across the sky. Team Rocket later made an attempt to capture the Zapdos, which infuriated it, forcing Ash to battle it with Talonflame, Hawlucha, and the 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!.
In the ending credits of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Jackie captured a Zapdos with his Capture Styler and flew away on its back.
In Doc Brock!, a Zapdos roamed around Sinnoh.
In a flashback in Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, Narissa's Ditto transformed into a Zapdos, intimidating a potential opponent.
A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Zapdos was flying across the sky.
A Zapdos appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Zapdos appeared in I Choose You!.
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In Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red caught a Zapdos in the Power Plant.
In Pokémon Generations
In The Adventure, a wild Zapdos 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 appeared in the manga adaptation of The Power of One.
Zapdos also appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of the same movie.
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 Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Zapdos appeared in GDZ74.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
A Zapdos appeared in I Want to be Human Again!. It reappeared in a flashback in Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!.
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 Pokémon Zensho manga
A silhouette of a Zapdos appeared in PZ07.
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.
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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 August 31, 2016 |
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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 either the Cascade BadgePE or the Soul BadgeRBY.
- 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 be based on hummingbirds, due to the long beak, the rather simple wings, and described violent behavior.
Galarian Zapdos appears to be based on a flightless species of bird, such as an ostrich or emu.
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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