#145 Zapdos
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Zapdos
Japan: Thunder
サンダー
French: Électhor
German: Zapdos
Korean: 썬더
National: #145
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Zapdos is Genderless
Abilities: Pressure - Lightningrod (Hidden Ability)
Pressure: When this Pokémon is hit by a move, the opponent’s PP lowers by 2 rather than 1.
Hidden Ability (Not Available):
Lightningrod: Electric-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Electric-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's SP ATK is raised one stage
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Electric Pokémon 5’03”
1.6m
116.0lbs
52.6kg
3 20,480
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,250,000 Points
Slow
35 3 Sp. Attack Point(s)
31 Level 50
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *2 *0.5 *1 *0 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *1 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
Zapdos cannot breed
Evolutionary Chain
Locations
Black None. PokéTransfer or Dream World
White None. PokéTransfer or Dream World
Black 2 Trade Required
White 2 Trade Required
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Peck 35 100 35 --
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Thundershock 40 100 30 10
A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
8 Thunder Wave -- 100 20 --
A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
15 Detect -- -- 5 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
22 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
29 Ancientpower 60 100 5 --
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
36 Charge -- -- 20 --
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
43 Agility -- -- 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
50 Discharge 80 100 15 30
A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.
57 Roost -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
64 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
71 Drill Peck 80 100 20 --
A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.
78 Thunder 120 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
85 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Peck 35 100 35 --
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Thundershock 40 100 30 10
A jolt of electricity is hurled at the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
8 Thunder Wave -- 100 20 --
A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
15 Detect -- -- 5 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
22 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
29 Ancientpower 60 100 5 --
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
36 Charge -- -- 20 --
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. It also raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
43 Agility -- -- 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
50 Discharge 80 100 15 30
A flare of electricity is loosed to strike the area around the user. It may also cause paralysis.
57 Roost -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
64 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
71 Drill Peck 80 100 20 --
A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.
78 Thunder 120 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
85 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
92 Zap Cannon 120 50 5 100
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM05 Roar -- 100 20 --
The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100 15 10
A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25 Thunder 120 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90 10 --
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100 10 --
The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM73 Thunder Wave -- 100 20 --
A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100 15 --
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM02 Fly 90 95 15 --
The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Heat Wave100901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Signal Beam751001510
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sky Attack140905--
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Shock Wave 60 -- 20 -- Gen IV TM34
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Steel Wing 70 90 25 -- Gen IV TM47
The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Defog -- -- 15 -- Gen IV HM05 DPt
A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Air Cutter 55 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister 40 100 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Baton Pass -- -- 40 -- XD Purification
The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
Metal Sound -- 85 40 -- XD Purification
A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target's Sp. Def stat.
Extrasensory 80 100 30 -- XD Purification
The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 90 90 85 125 90 100
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 85 - 127 81 - 123 117 - 159 85 - 127 94 - 136
Lv. 100 290 - 384 166 - 251 157 - 242 229 - 314 166 - 251 184 - 269
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 95 - 142 90 - 137 130 - 177 95 - 142 105 - 152
Lv. 100 290 - 384 185 - 279 175 - 269 255 - 349 185 - 279 205 - 299
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 104 - 156 99 - 150 143 - 194 104 - 156 115 - 167
Lv. 100 290 - 384 203 - 306 192 - 295 280 - 383 203 - 306 225 - 328

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