Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Zapdos in Pokémon. Learn more about Zapdos’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
Type | Electric \ Flying |
Height | 5′ 03″ |
Weight | 116.0 lbs |
Abilities | Pressure: By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage. |
Gender | Unknown |
Versions:
- 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.
Zapdos Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Zapdos |
Japanese | サンダー (Thunder) |
German | Zapdos |
French | Électhor |
Origin | zap: relating to the sound of striking electricity dos: Spanish for two |
Zapdos Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Ice |
Rock |
Zapdos Evolution

Electric \ Flying
Zapdos changes
- In Generation 5, Zapdos has Lightningrod as its hidden ability.
- In Generation 1, Zapdos has a base Special stat of 125.
- In Generations 1-4, Zapdos has a base experience yield of 216.
- In Generation 2, Zapdos has a base Friendship value of 70.
Zapdos where to find for…
Red Blue Yellow | Power Plant |
Gold Silver Crystal | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen | Power Plant |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
Platinum | Roaming Sinnoh |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 10 |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y | Sea Spirit’s Den, Roaming Kalos |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Ultra Space Wilds |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Power Plant |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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