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Zapdos (Japanese: サンダー, HepburnSandaa) (ZAP-dose[1]) is an Electric/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is part of the Kanto Legendary Birds, along with Articuno and Moltres. In Generation VIII, exclusive to The Crown Tundra, Zapdos has a Galarian Form that is a Fighting/Flying type.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Kantonian[]

Zapdos concept art

Concept artwork of Kantonian Zapdos.

Zapdos is an avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. Black rings encircle its eyes, and it has a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers, with black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are a khaki color, and it has anisodactyl feet ending in talons.

Galarian[]

Galarian Zapdos is an avian Pokémon with predominantly orange plumage. It has long legs, strong “zygodactyl” feet (possessing two toes in front and two toes in back), and a large dark bill. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers, with black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head, its thighs are a black color.

Behavior[]

Kantonian[]

When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity that can potentially cause thunderstorms. It produces massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies; these are attributed to the lightning bolts it sheds when airborne. When stricken by lightning, it gains power. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms, and is said to live among thunderclouds. However, it is rarely seen.

Galarian[]

Once every several decades, this migratory Pokémon appears in the Crown Tundra. For a long time, it was thought to be the same Legendary Pokémon as the Zapdos previously discovered in other regions. This belligerent, battle-hungry Pokémon seems unable to resist challenging Pokémon it senses may be stronger than itself.

Natural Abilities[]

Kantonian[]

This Pokémon can control storms and lightning at its own will, which can subsequently change the weather drastically. This causes people to worship it as the God of Thunder.

Galarian[]

In battle, this Pokémon overwhelms opponents with speedy movements and ferocious kicks using its naturally mighty legs. When it leaps down cliffs and rocky mountainsides in ultra-high-speed zigzag movements, it is said to resemble a bolt of lightning. However, its wings seem to have atrophied, and it appears to be a poor flier.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Power Plant One
Yellow Power Plant One
Gold and Silver Trade None
Crystal Trade None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Power Plant One
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Trade None
Platinum Roaming Sinnoh One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 10 One
Black and White Trade None
Black 2 and White 2 Trade None
X and Y Roaming Kalos (With Fennekin as a First partner Pokémon)
Sea Spirit's Den
One
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) One
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Power Plant One
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Kantonian Form: Dynamax Adventures
Galarian Form: Roaming Wild Area
One
One

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Snap Tunnel
Pokémon Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Mt. Thunder Peak (3P)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Amp Plains (7F) (with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag)


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and 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 cause 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

    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.

  • 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

    A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.

  • Pearl

    A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.

  • Platinum

    A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.

  • HeartGold

    This legendary bird Pokémon cause 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

    A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

  • White

    A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

  • Black 2

    A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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!

    This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

  • Sword

    Kantonian Form: This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds.
    Galarian Form: When its feathers rub together, they produce a crackling sound like the zapping of electricity. That's why this Pokémon is called Zapdos.

  • Shield

    Kantonian Form: Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It's said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after.
    Galarian Form: One kick from its powerful legs will pulverize a dump truck. Supposedly, this Pokémon runs through the mountains at over 180 mph.


Stats[]

Kantonian Form[]

Stats
HP
90
Attack
90
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
125
Sp. Def
90
Speed
100
Total
580

Galarian Form[]

Stats
HP
90
Attack
125
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
90
Speed
100
Total
580

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

Kantonian Form[]

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
5 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
10 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
15 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
20 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
25 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
30 Charge —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
35 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
40 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
45 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
50 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
55 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
60 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
65 Magnetic Flux —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
70 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
8 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
15 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
22 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
29 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
36 Charge —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
43 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
50 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
57 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
64 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
71 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
78 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
85 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
92 Magnetic Flux —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
99 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
1 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 1 ♥
1 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
8 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
15 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
22 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
29 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
36 Charge —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 1 0 ♥
43 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
50 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
57 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
64 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
71 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
78 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
85 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
92 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1BW
1
ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
8BW
8
Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
15BW
15
Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
22BW
22
Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
29BW
29
AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
36BW
36
Charge —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
43BW
43
Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
50BW
50
Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
57BW
57
Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
64BW
64
Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
71BW
71
Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
78BW
78
Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
85BW
85
Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
N/ABW
92
Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3
8 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
15 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 0
22 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
29 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
36 Charge —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Smart 0
43 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
50 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
57 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
64 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
71 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
78 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
85 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 4 0 ♥
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
13 Thunder Wave —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
25 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
37 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 0 ♥
49 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 4 0 ♥
61 Charge —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Smart 2 0 ♥
73 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
85 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
13 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
25 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
37 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
49 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying
61 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
73 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
1 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying
51 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
55 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
60 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Galarian Form[]
LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Focus Energy —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
5 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
10 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
15 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
20 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
25 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
30 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
35 Drill Peck 80 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
40 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
45 Thunderous Kick 90 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
50 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
55 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
60 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
65 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
70 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/TR/HM[]

Kantonian Form[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM08 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM09 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM14 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM17 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM21 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM24 Snore 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM25 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM30 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM32 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM33 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM34 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM35 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM39 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM40 Swift 60 —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM46 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM76 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM80 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM93 Eerie Impulse 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TR08 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TR09 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TR12 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR20 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR26 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR27 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR29 Baton Pass —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR32 Heat Wave 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TR66 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TR86 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TR89 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Smart 1
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Razor Wind 80 75% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM04 Whirlwind 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Galarian Form[]
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM06 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM08 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM09 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM16 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM17 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM21 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM24 Snore 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM25 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM26 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM30 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM39 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM40 Swift 60 —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM42 Revenge 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM43 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM52 Bounce 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM56 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM57 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM58 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM75 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM76 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM78 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM79 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM98 Stomping Tantrum 75 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TR07 Low Kick 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TR12 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR20 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR21 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TR26 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR27 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR37 Taunt 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TR39 Superpower 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TR41 Blaze Kick 85 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TR48 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TR53 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TR66 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TR89 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
TR95 Throat Chop 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Zapdos learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sky Attack  140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Sky Attack HGSS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 0
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Sky Attack XD 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Thunder Wave FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Zapdos first appears in the anime in the episode Island of the Giant Pokémon. Its first major role was in the second movie.

Zapdos was also the driving cause of Ash's Noivern’s evolution.

A Zapdos appeared in A Crackling Raid Battle! where Ash and Goh battled it in a raid battle.

Mystery Dungeon[]

In Red and Blue Rescue Team and Rescue Team DX, Zapdos is the first legendary to appear in the original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game, when it kidnaps Shiftry in Silent Chasm, and is fought against on Mt. Thunder. It can be recruited after the credits.

Trivia[]

  • Zapdos, as depicted in an ancient legend, is the titan of lightning.
  • Zapdos appears to have two sets of wings, stating it has a black part and a yellow part.
  • Of all Legendary Pokémon with fixed in-game locations, Zapdos can be obtained with the fewest number of Badges: 3. In the Generation I games and their remakes, the player character can catch Zapdos with only the Boulder Badge, Cascade Badge, and Soul Badge.
  • Zapdos shares its category with Elekid and Electabuzz. They are all known as the Electric Pokémon.
  • Zapdos and Jolteon's Japanese names are almost exactly the same as each other's, with a final "s" being the only difference.
  • Zapdos possesses a type advantage over all other members of its trio, as well as its trio master, Lugia.
    • Conversely, its Galarian form has a type disadvantage to the rest of its trio.
  • In the anime episode The Bridge Bike Gang, Chopper's bike was decorated to look like a Zapdos.
  • In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Zapdos is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Thunder Shock.
    • It is briefly seen in Prism Tower's stage for the 3Ds version.
    • The description breaks the fourth wall by mentioning The Power of One movie.
    • Zapdos, alongside Articuno and Moltres, is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • It's Shiny Galarian Form has it's Kantonian form's color scheme.

Origin[]

Zapdos may be based on the Native American or South African 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 and was usually depicted in a pose similar to Zapdos' pose in many artworks. It may also have been based on the lightning bird, a bird created from wherever lightning hits the earth. Aesthetically it may also be based on hummingbirds, due to the long beak, the rather simple wings and described violent behavior. It may also be based on Zeus/Jupiter, the Greek/Roman god of lightning, who was symbolized by an eagle.

Galarian Zapdos is based on a roadrunner. Although it's capable of flight, it prefers to spend most of its time on the ground. It could also be based on Macha, an avian Irish goddess associated with war and sovereignty. Alongside Nemain and Badb, it was also represented as a triple goddess named Morrigan. It may also be based on a Chocobo, a fictional ground-dwelling bird species from the Final Fantasy series that is typically yellow.

Physically, Galarian Zapdos resembles a ratite bird, and its design resembles that of a Kiwi.

Etymology[]

It is likely that the last part of each birds name are puns, because the last syllable of each of the Legendary Birds is a number in Spanish (ex. Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres). Zapdos would then be the second Legendary Bird of the trio.

Gallery[]

Kantonian Form[]

Galarian Form[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 427. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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