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[[Image:Capture13.png|thumb|right|250px|Zapdos in [[The Power of One]]]] | [[Image:Capture13.png|thumb|right|250px|Zapdos in [[The Power of One]]]] | ||
===Major Appearances=== | |||
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[[Legendary birds (The Power of One)#Zapdos|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}}. | [[Legendary birds (The Power of One)#Zapdos|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}}. | ||
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The Thunderbird 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. | The Thunderbird 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=== | |||
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 ''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. [[Jackie]] had captured it with a [[Capture Styler]] and flew away on it. | A Zapdos made an appearance in the credits of ''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. [[Jackie]] had captured it with a [[Capture Styler]] and flew away on it. |
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Zapdos (Japanese: サンダー Thunder) is a dual-type Electric/Flying legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is, along with Articuno and Moltres, one of the three legendary birds of Kanto.
Biology
Physiology
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 fairly large Pokémon.
Gender differences
Zapdos is a genderless species.
Special abilities
When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity, potentially causing thunderstorms.
Behavior
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 contributed to the lightning bolts it is said to shed when airborne.
Habitat
Zapdos is usually always seen during electrical storms, and appears to live in thunderclouds. One is said to live in an abandoned power plant in Kanto. It can be construed that it is attracted by the electricity of the plant. They are extremely rare.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major Appearances
The Power of One
Zapdos made its first true appearance in The Power of One. Lawrence III wanted to capture the three Kanto Legendary Birds as well as Lugia.
Other
The Thunderbird Pokémon made another appearance in As Clear As Crystal. When Team Rocket made an attempt to steal a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal Electric-type Pokémon, they were side-tracked when Zapdos showed up and changed their objective to capture Zapdos instead.
Minor Appearances
The first time Zapdos was seen was in Island of the Giant Pokémon. However, it wasn't a real Zapdos, just a machine.
A Zapdos made an appearance in the credits of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. Jackie had captured it with a Capture Styler and flew away on it.
A Zapdos made a cameo appearance in Doc Brock!. This may have been taken from Pokémon Platinum, where in this version, there is a Zapdos roaming Sinnoh.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
Pokémon Special
Lt. Surge appears with Zapdos in his team during the events of Template:PSV, using it as a neverending power source for his Electric-types. It leaves his team, and Team Rocket, once he and Sabrina are defeated.
Blue later captures Zapdos and uses it against Will and Karen, having caught it on her personal training journey to overcome her fear of birds.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zapdos (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Zapdos uses a powerful ThunderShock 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.
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
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Snap | Tunnel |
Pokémon Trozei! | Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Mt. Thunder Peak (3F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Amp Plains (7F) (with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag) |
Pokémon Rumble | Tower of Eternity |
Held Items
Game | Held Item(s) | ||
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Red* | Blue* | BrightPowder (100%) | |
Yellow* |
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
125
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117 - 194 | 229 - 383 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
Total: 580
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By breeding
None.
By tutoring
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| colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- In Generation I, Zapdos was the only dual-type Electric Pokémon. This was changed in Generation II with the addition of Template:Type2 to the Magnemite line and the introduction of the Chinchou family.
- Although legendaries cannot breed, in Pokémon Snap Zapdos and the other birds hatch from eggs.
- Zapdos shares the same species name with Elekid and Electabuzz. They are all known as Electric Pokémon.
- Zapdos and Jolteon have almost the same Japanese name, a final s being the only difference.
- In Generation I, Zapdos had a different base stat total (490) then the other members of its trio - Articuno had 485 and Moltres had 495. Since of Generation II, due to the Special Attack/Defense split, all three legendary birds have had a base stat total of 580.
- Zapdos and the Chinchou evolution family (without Volt Absorb) are the only Template:Type2 Pokémon that receive neutral damage from Electric-type moves.
- Zapdos is the only one of the legendary birds to not have a double weakness to Rock.
- It is so far the only dual-type Electric/Flying Pokémon.
- Zapdos is the only one of the legendary birds not to have a season mentioned in its Pokédex entries. Articuno is said to bring winter, and Moltres is said to bring spring.
- However, many Pokédex entries state that Zapdos is able to bring and control summer storms.
- Zapdos shares its cry with 'M.
Origin
Zapdos is based on the Native American legend of the thunderbird. The thunderbird was known for being the spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a giant bird. The beating of the wings was said to create thunder.
Name origin
Zapdos's name is a combination of the word zap and the Spanish word for two, dos, indicating that it is the second in the series of Kanto legendary birds. Its Japanese name is simply Thunder.
In other languages
- German: Zapdos
- French: Electhor - A combination of electric and Thor, the Norse god of thunder.
- Korean: 썬더 Thunder
Related articles
External links
- Thunderstruck, the fanlisting for Zapdos.
Notes
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