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* Zekrom is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] Pokémon introduced in Generation V and the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Zekrom is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] Pokémon introduced in Generation V and the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Zekrom, as well as {{p|Reshiram}}, made an appearance alongside {{p|Pikachu}} and a [[Poké Ball]] in 2010's {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}.
* Zekrom, as well as {{p|Reshiram}}, made an appearance alongside {{p|Pikachu}} and a [[Poké Ball]] in 2010's {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}.
* Although Zekrom has a {{Shiny}} palette, [[Pokémon Black and White]] are programmed so that a Shiny Zekrom cannot be encountered. It shares this trait with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Victini}}. However, in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, it is possible to encounter a Shiny Zekrom.
* Zekrom is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141011000532/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref>
* Zekrom is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141011000532/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref>
* In the Generation V games, Zekrom, Reshiram and Kyurem use different variations of the same battle theme. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], however, Zekrom's version (featuring electric sound effects) is used for all three Pokémon.
* In the Generation V games, Zekrom, Reshiram and Kyurem use different variations of the same battle theme. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], however, Zekrom's version (featuring electric sound effects) is used for all three Pokémon.

Revision as of 12:23, 12 January 2018

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ゼクロム
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dragon Electric
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Teravolt Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
9'06" 2.9 m
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Weight
760.6 lbs. 345.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
306
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
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HP
3
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Def
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Speed
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Pokédex color
Black
Base friendship
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External Links

Zekrom (Japanese: ゼクロム Zekrom) is a dual-type Dragon/Electric Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Zekrom is the game mascot of Pokémon White, appearing on the boxart.

Along with Reshiram and Kyurem, it is a member of the Tao trio, which exists in the legends of the Unova Region.

Kyurem will become Black Kyurem upon using the DNA Splicers to fuse with Zekrom.

Biology

Zekrom's tail turbine activated

Zekrom is a black, bipedal Pokémon resembling a dragon or dinosaur, with dark patches on various portions of its body. It has red scleras, white irises, and black pupils, as well as a small horn-like protrusion on the tip of its snout. Its head sports a thundercloud-like crest tipped with light-blue coloration. There are six pairs of pointed teeth visible when its mouth is open, two in the upper jaw and four in the lower. At the base of its neck is a black, stud-like feature, and atop its shoulders are similar, larger features resembling armor padding. The bases of its wings also have such padding, and a fanned, splayed, seemingly webbed shape with a small "wing-spike" on one edge. The lower length of Zekrom's arms extenuate into splayed, seemingly webbed, somewhat baseball-mitt-like formations, with three-clawed, dark-colored hands on the undersides. The front portion of Zekrom's waist is black-colored, with its belly and thighs having thin striations down their length. Its knees are black, as are the foremost parts of its three-clawed feet and spiked heels.

Zekrom's tail consists of large, round, conical and spiked formation, likened to an electricity generator, with a black inner portion and bands on the tip of the outside portion. This tail produces energy for its attacks and emits an anti-gravity field, allowing Zekrom to fly through the air with minimal effects from aerodynamic resistance and gravity. It can cause several thunderstorms in one area, and it normally hides in thunderclouds. In a Unova myth about the twin heroes, Zekrom sided with the younger brother who sought for ideals. It is a genderless species. It is the only Pokémon that can learn Bolt Strike, though it is commonly associated with the move Fusion Bolt.

In the anime

Zekrom in the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Zekrom (anime)

Zekrom debuted in a cameo in the opening of In The Shadow of Zekrom!. It made its full appearance later on, where it appeared above the skies of Nuvema Town. Its huge lightning bolt zapped Pikachu, making it unable to use its electricity. It reappeared in Enter Iris and Axew!, where Pikachu recovered its Electric powers after being zapped again by another lightning bolt.

Zekrom (M14)

Zekrom appeared in Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom. In the former, it is controlled by Damon, while in the latter, it is controlled by Ash. Along with Reshiram, Zekrom can speak through telepathy.

Minor appearances

A Zekrom appeared in a fantasy in Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!.

A Zekrom appeared in the beginning of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where it was summoned by a Hoopa Unbound in Dahara City one hundred years prior to the events of the movie, alongside a Reshiram and Regigigas. The three fought Hoopa, but were easily defeated and sent back through portals to their original homes.

In Pokémon Generations

Zekrom made a brief appearance at the end of The King Returns, under the ownership of Hilbert.

In the manga

Zekrom in its Dark Stone in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Zekrom (M14)

Zekrom is a major character in White—Victini and Zekrom. Likewise, it appears in the manga adaptation of the film by Momota Inoue.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Tao trio (Adventures)

Zekrom makes an appearance in an image while the Shadow Triad plot to steal the Dark Stone from Clay. N awakened it from the stone and it is currently with him. It first appeared in Finding Truth.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Ryouga uses a Burst Heart with a Zekrom inside of it to Burst, allowing him to use the abilities that the Pokémon possesses.

In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

N befriends a Zekrom atop Dragonspiral Tower and uses it to enforce his ideal of turning Unova into a country where only Pokémon reside.

In the TCG

Main article: Zekrom (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Zekrom appears on the Unova Pokémon League stage, where it will cover itself in a ball of lightning and hit the stage. Any fighters it touches will be damaged and if it hits the side of the stage, the stage will be tipped. It will also destroy the steps attached to the stage, if there are any.

Trophy information

Zekrom's jet-black body contrasts sharply with the pure white of Reshiram, but the two do have some similarities: both are Legendary Pokémon said to have world- destroying powers. Zekrom's tail acts as a generator that can scorch the world with lightning, but it is said to assist those who wish to build an ideal world.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
White This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity.
Black 2 This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.
White 2
Generation VI
X This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.
Y Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
Omega Ruby This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.
Alpha Sapphire Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black
Trade, Event
White
N's Castle/Dragonspiral Tower* (only one)
Black 2
Dragonspiral Tower (only one)
White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby
Trade
Alpha Sapphire
Fabled Cave (Requires a Level 100 Pokémon in the player's party.) (only one)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Trade
Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: All (Random Legendary Encounter)
PokéPark 2
Wish Park
Conquest
Violight (special)
Rumble U
Sealed Door: The Place to Return To, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale (Reward)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Dragon Hill: Stage 4
Shuffle
Event: Zekrom Appears
Rumble World
White Ruins: Ivory Pillar (Special Boss)
Super MD
Sky Ruins
Picross
Area 20: Stage 14


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
B Ash's Zekrom Japanese Japan 100 July 9, 2011
July 16 to September 30, 2011
B Ash's Zekrom Korean South Korea 100 December 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012
B Dutch Spring 2012 Zekrom English The Netherlands 100 February 18, 2012
B Spring 2012 Zekrom English Wi-Fi 100 March 10 to April 8, 2012
B Spring 2012 Zekrom French Wi-Fi 100 March 10 to 25, 2012
B Spring 2012 Zekrom German Wi-Fi 100 March 10 to April 8, 2012
B Spring 2012 Zekrom Italian Wi-Fi 100 March 10 to April 8, 2012
B Spring 2012 Zekrom Spanish Wi-Fi 100 March 10 to April 8, 2012

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Dragon Gem Dragon Gem (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
680
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.

Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 SM   USUM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
0011 0011 Dragon Rage Dragon Special 0000 100}}100% 10
0011 0011 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
0088 0088 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
01515 01515 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100}}100% 5
02222 02222 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
02929 02929 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100}}100% 20
03636 03636 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
04343 04343 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
05050 05050 Fusion Bolt Electric Physical 100100 100}}100% 5
05454 05454 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
N/AN/A 06464 Noble Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 30
06464 N/AN/A Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
07171 07171 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
07878 07878 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
08585 08585 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
09292 09292 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
100100 100100 Bolt Strike Electric Physical 130130 085}}85% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zekrom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zekrom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM02Bag TM Dragon VI Sprite.png TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
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
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
TM20Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
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
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM39Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
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
TM49Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
TM51Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM59Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM65Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM66Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM71Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 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
TM80Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82Bag TM Dragon VI Sprite.png TM82 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
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
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM91Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 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 Zekrom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zekrom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
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 Zekrom 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 Zekrom in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zekrom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zekrom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Defog Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130 90% 5
S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10
S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status —% 30
S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10
S M US UM Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
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 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zekrom can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zekrom cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zekrom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zekrom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2644.png Strong: Weak: Pikachu icon.pngOshawott icon.pngSnivy icon.pngTepig icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
Zekrom is watching over PokéPark and Wish Park. Zekrom seeks for ideals and wishes for a strong and noble world.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP644.png HP: ★★★★ Move: Bolt Strike
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Teravolt
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Does not evolve into or from anything
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobunaga
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT644.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 145 Raise Max Level.png 20

#421
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Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Block Smash++


Evolution

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Unevolved
Zekrom
 Dragon  Electric 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 644.png Spr b 5b 644.png Spr 5b2 644.png Spr b 5b2 644.png
Spr 5b 644 s.png Spr b 5b 644 s.png Spr 5b2 644 s.png Spr b 5b2 644 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 644.png
Spr b 6x 644.png
Spr 6o 644.png
Spr b 6o 644.png
Spr 6x 644 s.png
Spr b 6x 644 s.png
Spr 6o 644 s.png
Spr b 6o 644 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 644.png
Spr b 7s 644.png
Spr 7s 644.png
Spr b 7s 644.png
Spr 7s 644 s.png
Spr b 7s 644 s.png
Spr 7s 644 s.png
Spr b 7s 644 s.png
Front Back Front Back
644MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Zekrom images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Reshiram and Zekrom at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010

Origin

Zekrom and its counterpart Reshiram are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism, directly referenced by Zekrom's Japanese species: the Black Yin Pokémon. According to Ken Sugimori, Zekrom was designed to have a tougher and more masculine design to contrast to Reshiram's light, airy, feminine design. While the black design matches Zekrom's yin species names (yin being characterized by dark), its masculine design contrasts with yin (yin being characterized as feminine). Zekrom's tail, the center point of its design, is based on an electric turbine.[2] Appearance-wise, it somewhat resembles a midsized to large theropod dinosaur, such as Allosaurus or Tyrannosaurus, and a European dragon. The crest on its head is based on a thundercloud. The mythology about how Zekrom and Reshiram came about, regarding two brothers infighting, also bears some similarities to Romulus and Remus or Cain and Abel. There is also some resemblance to the Zoroastrian belief of two equally powerful deities, one representing light and truth, and the other representing lies and darkness. In this case, Zekrom can be taken to resemble Angra Mainyu, as opposed to Reshiram resembling Ahura Mazda, although Zekrom is not evil; rather it is an equally powerful opposing Legendary Pokémon.

Name origin

Zekrom is derived from 黒 kuro (black). Ken Sugimori has also stated that Ze was used because it was a harder, stronger sound than Reshiram's Re, and Zekrom is a "powerful, strong character."[3]

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゼクロム Zekrom Contains kuro
France Flag.png French Zekrom Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Zekrom Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Zekrom Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Zekrom Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 제크로무 Zekrom Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 捷克羅姆 / 捷克罗姆 Jiékèluómǔ Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Notes

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