Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Rare
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 80 cycles (~20,736 steps)
- Base Experience
- 261
- EV Yield
- 3 SpA
- Height
- 1.6 m (5'03")
- Weight
- 52.6 kg (116.0 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Electric/Flying dual typing.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Generation VII
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds.
Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It’s said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Generation II
This legendary bird POKéMON causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glit tering wings.
This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear only when a thun dercloud parts into two halves.
Legendary bird POKéMON. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Generation III
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.
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.
One of the legendary bird POKéMON. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Generation IV
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Generation V
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Generation VI
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
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.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PeckSTAB | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Thunder ShockSTAB | ele | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 13 | Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| 22 | PluckSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 32 | ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | DischargeSTAB | ele | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 55 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 60 | Detect | fig | N | — | — | 5 |
| 61 | Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| 71 | Drill PeckSTAB | fly | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 73 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 85 | ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| 85 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 85 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 92 | Magnetic Flux | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| 99 | Zap CannonSTAB | ele | S | 120 | 50% | 5 |
TM / HM
44 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsSTAB | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| Detect | fig | N | — | — | 5 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Eerie Impulse | ele | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Electric Terrain | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Electro BallSTAB | ele | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| PluckSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Supercell SlamSTAB | ele | P | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| ThunderSTAB | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Volt SwitchSTAB | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Wild ChargeSTAB | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Zap CannonSTAB | ele | S | 120 | 50% | 5 |
Move Tutor
12 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| ThunderboltSTAB | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Zapdos
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Zapdos
Zapdos is a Electric and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds. Zapdos stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 52.6 kg (116.0 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Zapdos Base Stats
Zapdos has a base stat total of 580, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 85 (good). Zapdos excels as a special attacker. Zapdos is fast with a base Speed of 100.
Zapdos Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Electric and Flying-type, Zapdos is weak to Ice, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Zapdos 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Zapdos Abilities
Zapdos's abilities include Pressure, Static. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its Hidden Ability is Static, which has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Zapdos Moves & Learnset
Zapdos can learn 73 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Zap Cannon (Electric, 120 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power). For coverage, Zapdos can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Heat Wave (Fire).
Training Zapdos
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Zapdos can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Zapdos yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 20,736 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Zapdos. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Zapdos, or use the team builder to see how Zapdos fits into your squad.
