Zapdos

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Zapdos is an Electric/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Zapdos has a Galarian Form, introduced in the Crown Tundra Expansion Pass to Pokémon Sword/Shield.

Zapdos Pokédex Data

Species

Electric Pokémon

Height

1.6 m (5′03″)

Weight

52.6 kg (116 lbs)

Catch rate

3 (0.4%)

Base friendship

Base Exp.

290

EV yield

3 Sp.Atk

Growth rate

Slow

Egg cycles

80 (20,304–20,560 steps)

Gender ratio

Genderless

Egg groups

Undiscovered

Zapdos Abilities

Pressure Static (hidden)

Zapdos Base Stats

90290–384

Attack

90166–306

Defense

85157–295

Sp. Atk

125229–383

Sp. Def

90166–306

Speed

100184–328

Total580

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Zapdos Type Matchups

ice ×2 rock ×2 grass ×0.5 fighting ×0.5 flying ×0.5 bug ×0.5 steel ×0.5 ground ×0

Zapdos Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
1	Drill Peck	Flying	1	physical	80%	100
1	ThunderShock	Electric	1	special	40%	100
51	Thunder	Electric	51	special	120%	70
55	Agility	Psychic	55	status	-	30
60	Light Screen	Psychic	60	status	-	30

Moves learnt by HM

HM	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
02	Fly	Flying	2	physical	70%	95
05	Flash	Normal	5	status	100%	70
02	Razor Wind	Normal	2	physical	80%	75
04	Whirlwind	Normal	4	status	-	85
06	Toxic	Poison	6	status	90%	85
09	Take Down	Normal	9	physical	90%	85
10	Double-Edge	Normal	10	physical	100%	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	15	physical	150%	90
20	Rage	Normal	20	physical	20%	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	24	special	95%	100
25	Thunder	Electric	25	special	120%	70
31	Mimic	Normal	31	status	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	32	status	-	15
33	Reflect	Psychic	33	status	-	20
34	Bide	Normal	34	physical	-	10
39	Swift	Normal	39	physical	60%	20
43	Sky Attack	Flying	43	physical	140%	90
44	Rest	Psychic	44	status	-	5
45	Thunder Wave	Electric	45	status	90%	100
50	Substitute	Normal	50	status	-	10

Zapdos Pokédex Entries

Red, Blue:A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Yellow:This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
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.
Ruby, Sapphire: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.
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.
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.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum:A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
HeartGold:This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
SoulSilver:This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
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, Alpha Sapphire: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.
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee:This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
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.
Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl:This legendary Pokémon is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
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.