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[[Team Rocket]] Commander [[Lt. Surge]] {{pkmn2|caught}} Zapdos at the abandoned [[Kanto Power Plant|Power Plant]] in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]''. 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 unconcious. 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
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 unconcious. 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 {{chap|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]].
Green later caught Zapdos before the {{chap|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]].

Revision as of 08:53, 19 January 2021

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
144MS.png #144: Articuno
Pokémon
#146: Moltres 146MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Zapdos (disambiguation).
Zapdos
Electric Pokémon
Strong Legs Pokémon
サンダー
Thunder
#145
Zapdos
Zapdos
Galarian Zapdos
Galarian Zapdos



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Electric Flying
Zapdos
Fighting Flying
Galarian Zapdos
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure
Zapdos
Defiant
Galarian Zapdos
Cacophony
Static
Zapdos Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Galarian Zapdos
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
Zapdos
0'0" 0 m
Galarian Zapdos
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
116.0 lbs. 52.6 kg
Zapdos
128.3 lbs. 58.2 kg
Galarian Zapdos
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
216
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
261
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Zapdos
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Galarian Zapdos
0
HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body09.png
Footprint
F145.png F000.png
Galarian Zapdos
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
35
External Links

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, introduced 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.

In Galar, Zapdos has a much different appearance. The main body is red-orange with black plumage. Its head features yellow eyes with more pronounced, mask-like black coloration around them, a shorter black beak, and a longer, more visible neck. Its legs are black, longer, and more muscular, its thigh feathers are also black, and its talons are yellow with red rings at their bases. Its red-orange wings are smaller, with small black markings that appear to be remnants of its Kantonian counterpart's black plumage. Finally, it has a row of spiky feathers along its chest, and a similar row of black feathers on its back.

Belligerent by nature and ever thirsting for battle, Galarian Zapdos seeks out opponents stronger than itself so it could test its might. Its powerful legs allow it to perform devastating kicks capable of destroying a dump truck, and it can run across mountains at up to 180 mph. 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. This Pokémon earned the name of its Kantonian counterpart due to the electric-like crackling sounds that come from its feathers rubbing together. It is migratory and appears in the Crown Tundra once every few decades at Dyna Tree Hill.[1]

Galarian Zapdos is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Thunderous Kick.

In the anime

In the main series

Zapdos in the anime

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.

In JN040, a Zapdos caused power outages in Vermilion City. Ash and Goh encountered it at the Kanto Power Plant and had a Raid Battle against it with the assistance of Team Rocket. Goh was able to weaken it with his Raboot and Flygon, but he wasn't able to catch it like he had hoped.

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!.

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

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 GOTCHA! music video

A Zapdos briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, a Galarian Zapdos was seen in the Crown Tundra.

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 manga

A Zapdos appeared in JNM12.

In the Pocket Monsters DP manga

A Zapdos appeared in PMDP11.

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)
201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201

In Holy Moltres, Team Rocket Commander Lt. Surge caught Zapdos at the abandoned Power Plant. He later used it as an infinite source of electricity for his Pokémon while battling Red at Silph Co. Red managed to defeat Surge by using Saur's Razor Leaf to cut his insulation suit, causing Zapdos to unintentionally shock him unconcious. Zapdos was later merged with Articuno and Moltres into a combination Pokémon that was defeated by Red, Blue, and Green, causing it to split up again and freeing the Legendary birds

Green later caught Zapdos before the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc as a part of overcoming her fear of birds. She used it and the other Legendary birds to battle Lugia and Ho-Oh in Ilex Forest.

201 Spoilers end here. 201

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!.

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.

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
Generation VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #203
Zapdos
Sword This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds.
Shield Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It's said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after.
Galarian Zapdos
Sword When its feathers rub together, they produce a crackling sound like the zapping of electricity. That's why this Pokémon is called Zapdos.
Shield One kick from its powerful legs will pulverize a dump truck. Supposedly, this Pokémon runs through the mountains at over 180 mph.


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
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Kantonian Form
Roaming Wild Area (Only one) Galarian Form


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
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Castform Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Greninja Sea, Charizard SeaFinal


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

Zapdos
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.
Galarian Zapdos
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
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.

Pokéathlon stats

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


Type effectiveness

Zapdos

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:

Galarian Zapdos

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Zapdos
Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 09090% 20
055 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
1010 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
1515 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20
2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
2525 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3030 Charge Electric Status 0000 00——% 20
3535 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20
4040 Roost Flying Status 0000 00——% 10
4545 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
5050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
5555 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10
6060 Detect Fighting Status 0000 00——% 5
6565 Magnetic Flux Electric Status 0000 00——% 20
7070 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
Galarian Zapdos
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
055 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 15
1010 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
1515 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20
2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
2525 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3030 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 15
3535 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20
4040 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 00——% 15
4545 Thunderous Kick Fighting Physical 09090 100100% 10
5050 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00——% 20
5555 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
6060 Detect Fighting Status 0000 00——% 5
6565 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
7070 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15
  • 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

By TM/TR

Zapdos
Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM08
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM14
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM17
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM30
Bag TM Steel SwSh Sprite.png
TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM32
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM46
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM56
Bag TM Bug SwSh Sprite.png
TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM80
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM93
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM93 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TR08
Bag TR Electric Sprite.png
TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR09
Bag TR Electric Sprite.png
TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TR12
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR29
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TR36
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TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TR66
Bag TR Flying Sprite.png
TR66 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TR86
Bag TR Electric Sprite.png
TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TR89
Bag TR Flying Sprite.png
TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 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
Galarian Zapdos
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01
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TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM06
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TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM08
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TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM17
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM30
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TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM42
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM43
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM52
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5
TM56
Bag TM Bug SwSh Sprite.png
TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM58
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM75
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM78
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM79
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM98
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TR07
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TR12
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR13
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR21
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR37
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR39
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR41
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR41 Blaze Kick Fire Physical 08585 090}}90% 10
TR48
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR53
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR66
Bag TR Flying Sprite.png
TR66 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TR89
Bag TR Flying Sprite.png
TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TR95
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • 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

By breeding

Zapdos
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - 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 VIII
  • 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
Galarian Zapdos
Generation VIII
Other generations:
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 VIII
  • 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

By tutoring

Zapdos
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
Galarian Zapdos
Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Coaching Fighting Status —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Defog Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Leer Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 085}}85% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Ominous Wind × Ghost Special 06060 100}}100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Razor Wind × Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 090}}90% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Sky Drop × Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Twister Dragon Special 04040 100}}100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • 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
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for 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 Rumble Rush
Rush145Body.png Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 70
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*, Frustration, Return

Evolution

Kantonian Zapdos

145Zapdos.png
Unevolved
Zapdos
 Electric  Flying 



Galarian Zapdos

145Zapdos-Galar.png
Unevolved
Zapdos
 Fighting  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

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 ratites, with kiwis in particular matching its brown feathers and long beak. Due to its speed, it may also be based on a roadrunner.

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 Sseondeo 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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