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Zekrom (Japanese: ゼクロム, HepburnZekuromu) (ZECK-rahm[1]) is a Dragon/Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is the mascot for Pokèmon White.

It is part of the Tao Trio, along with Reshiram and Kyurem.

Biology[]

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Physiology[]

Zekrom is a large, black draconian Pokémon that seems to share its theme with its counterpart, Reshiram. Compared to its other counterparts, it also appears to have more of an upright body that appears to be vaguely humanoid. Zekrom has piercing red eyes and dark gray to black skin that seems to be armor-like. Zekrom also has a large, generator-like tail and long mane that ends in a tip, usually glowing in an iridescent blue color. It also has a set of small black wings behind its three-clawed arms.

Evolution[]

Zekrom does not evolve.

Game Info[]

Pokédex Entries[]

  • 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

    This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.

  • 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.

  • Sword

    When the interior part of its tail spins like a motor, Zekrom can generate many bolts of lightning to blast its surroundings.

  • Shield

    Mythology tells us that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, their kingdoms will be razed by Zekrom's lightning.


Game Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Dragonspiral Tower*, N's Castle (White) One
Black 2 and White 2 Dragonspiral Tower (Black 2 only) One
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Fabled Cave (Requires a Level 100 Pokémon in the party, Alpha Sapphire only) One
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World; Ultra Moon only) One
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Dynamax Adventures One

Stats[]

Stats
HP
100
Attack
150
Defense
120
Sp. Atk
120
Sp. Def
100
Speed
90
Total
680

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1SM
1USUM
Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
1SM
1USUM
Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
8SM
8USUM
Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
15SM
15USUM
Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
22SM
22USUM
Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
29SM
29USUM
Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
36SM
36USUM
Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
43SM
43USUM
Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
50SM
50USUM
Fusion Bolt 100 100% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
54SM
54USUM
Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
N/ASM
64USUM
Noble Roar 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
64SM
N/AUSUM
Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
71SM
71USUM
Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
78SM
78USUM
Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
85SM
85USUM
Outrage 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
92SM
92USUM
Hyper Voice 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
100SM
100USUM
Bolt Strike 130 85% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric 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.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3 0 ♥
8 Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
15 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
22 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
29 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 2 3 ♥
36 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
43 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
50 Fusion Bolt 100 100% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
54 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
64 Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
71 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
78 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
85 Outrage 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
92 Hyper Voice 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
100 Bolt Strike 130 85% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Beautiful 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.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
8 Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
15 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
22 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
29 DragonBreath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
36 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
43 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
50 Fusion Bolt 100 100% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
54 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
64 Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
71 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
78 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
85 Outrage 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
92 Hyper Voice 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
100 Bolt Strike 130 85% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric 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/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
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
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal 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
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock 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
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock 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
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
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
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 4 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 ♥
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 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 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 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 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 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 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 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 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 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Beautiful 4 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 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 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.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM02 Dragon Claw 80 100% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
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
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal 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
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock 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
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal 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[]

Zekrom learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Draco Meteor SMUSUM 130 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Outrage USUM 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic 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.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Draco Meteor XYORAS 130 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Outrage ORAS 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
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 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 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.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Draco Meteor  140 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Dragon Pulse  90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Outrage  120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic 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.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

  • It was first revealed on the official Pokémon website on May 28, 2010, along with Reshiram. This makes the two the first Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
  • Zekrom has similar traits of those found in Zapdos.
    • Both are a part of a Legendary Trio.
    • Both are a part of a fire-electric-ice trio.
    • Both are the electric type in their trio.
    • Both of the names of these legendary Pokémon start with "Z".
  • Zekrom, along with Reshiram and Kyurem, is part of the Tao Trio. Zekrom embodies mechanism.
  • The roar used for Zekrom is Megaguirus', a monster from the Godzilla franchise. In Movie 14, though, he had the roar of Baragon, another monster from the same franchise. Reshiram received Megaguirus' roar, as a result.
  • Zekrom when speaking telepathically is voiced by Hideki Takahashi in Pokémon The Movie: Black/White and Marc Thompson in its dub. Zekrom's speaks in a raspy voice similar to Kyurem.
  • Zekrom also appears in a Dream World minigame. If the WIFI Zekrom from the Black version game is brought over to the Dream World, in the special home, Victini appears. Afterwards, Victini attempts to break the barrier, but its attacks were futile, so the player has to ask their WIFI Zekrom for help by collecting power ups. The finishing move is Zekrom using an electrical attack to blow up the barrier.
  • Zekrom's signature move, Bolt Strike, is Thundurus' species.
  • It has a strong resemblance with Red-Eyes Black Dragon of Yu-Gi-Oh due to having red eyes and black body.
  • Zekrom, along with Reshiram, appeared on the 2010 Macy's Parade as special units, alongside the Pikachu balloon.

Origin[]

Zekrom, when paired with Reshiram, may be based on yin and yang, a concept originating in Chinese philosophy. Yin and yang are intended to represent dualism, which can be seen in the design of Zekrom which has a darker, masculine, and more industrial appearance in contrast to Reshiram's lighter, feminine, and more natural appearance. It may also be based on deities in Zoroastrianism, two of which are depicted as equally powerful, though they represent different powers and values, with Zekrom being based on Angra Mainyu, who was associated with darkness. Physically, Zekrom overall seems to resemble a dragon and an electrcic turbine.

Etymology[]

Zekrom comes from kura (Japanese for "black"). Ze was also used in its name as it sounds harder compared to the Re in Reshiram's name. This was done due to Zekrom being considered a more physically powered Pokémon.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 429. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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