Zapdos, the Electric Pokémon. An Electric and Flying type. It was introduced in Generation 1.
Height 1.6 m 5′ 03″
Weight 52.6 kg 116 lbs
Growth RateSlow1,250,000 Points
Gender Genderless
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Egg Cycles 8020,480 steps
EV yield
3 Special Attack
Catch rate3
Base Friendship35
Base Exp.290
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | 166 | 185 | 279 | 306 | |
| Defence | 85 | 157 | 175 | 269 | 295 | |
| Special Attack | 125 | 229 | 255 | 349 | 383 | |
| Special Defence | 90 | 166 | 185 | 279 | 306 | |
| Speed | 100 | 184 | 205 | 299 | 328 | |
| Total | 580 | min- | min | max | max+ |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.
Type Sensitiveness
Evolution chart
- Zapdos does not evolve.
Moves
Below is a list of all moves that Zapdos can learn in latest Pokémon games.
Level-Up Moves
Zapdos learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Peck | Flying | 
|
35 | 35 | 100% |
| L1 | Thunder Wave | Electric | 
|
20 | — | 90% |
| L5 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 
|
30 | 40 | 100% |
| L10 | Light Screen | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| L15 | Pluck | Flying |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| L20 | Agility | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| L25 | Ancient Power | Rock |
|
5 | 60 | 100% |
| L30 | Charge | Electric |
|
20 | — | — |
| L35 | Drill Peck | Flying |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| L40 | Roost | Flying |
|
10 | — | — |
| L45 | Discharge | Electric |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| L50 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| L55 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| L60 | Detect | Fighting |
|
5 | — | — |
| L65 | Magnetic Flux | Electric |
|
20 | — | — |
| L70 | Zap Cannon | Electric |
|
5 | 120 | 50% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Zapdos is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal |
|
15 | — | — |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | Electric |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM43 | Volt Switch | Electric |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM47 | Steel Wing | Steel |
|
25 | 70 | 90% |
| TM51 | Roost | Flying |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric |
|
10 | 50 | 90% |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric |
|
20 | — | 90% |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal |
|
15 | — | 85% |
| TM88 | Pluck | Flying |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM94 | Fly | Flying |
|
15 | 90 | 95% |
| TM97 | Defog | Flying |
|
15 | — | — |
| TM98 | Rock Smash | Fighting |
|
15 | 40 | 100% |
Level-Up Moves
Zapdos learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Peck | Flying |
|
35 | 35 | 100% |
| L1 | Thunder Wave | Electric |
|
20 | — | 90% |
| L5 | Thunder Shock | Electric |
|
30 | 40 | 100% |
| L10 | Light Screen | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| L15 | Pluck | Flying |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| L20 | Agility | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| L25 | Ancient Power | Rock |
|
5 | 60 | 100% |
| L30 | Charge | Electric |
|
20 | — | — |
| L35 | Drill Peck | Flying |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| L40 | Roost | Flying |
|
10 | — | — |
| L45 | Discharge | Electric |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| L50 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| L55 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| L60 | Detect | Fighting |
|
5 | — | — |
| L65 | Magnetic Flux | Electric |
|
20 | — | — |
| L70 | Zap Cannon | Electric |
|
5 | 120 | 50% |
Tutor Moves
Zapdos can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Wingbeat | Flying |
|
10 | 40 | 90% |
| Rising Voltage | Electric |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Zapdos is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Fly | Flying |
|
15 | 90 | 95% |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM09 | Giga Impact | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | Electric |
|
20 | — | 90% |
| TM17 | Light Screen | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| TM21 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM24 | Snore | Normal |
|
15 | 50 | 100% |
| TM25 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM30 | Steel Wing | Steel |
|
25 | 70 | 90% |
| TM32 | Sandstorm | Rock |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | Fire |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM35 | Hail | Ice |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM39 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM40 | Swift | Normal |
|
20 | 60 | — |
| TM46 | Weather Ball | Normal |
|
10 | 50 | 100% |
| TM56 | U-turn | Bug |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM76 | Round | Normal |
|
15 | 60 | 100% |
| TM80 | Volt Switch | Electric |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM93 | Eerie Impulse | Electric |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TR09 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| TR12 | Agility | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| TR20 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR26 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR29 | Baton Pass | Normal |
|
40 | — | — |
| TR36 | Heat Wave | Fire |
|
10 | 95 | 90% |
| TR66 | Brave Bird | Flying |
|
15 | 120 | 100% |
| TR86 | Wild Charge | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TR89 | Hurricane | Flying |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
Level-Up Moves
Zapdos learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Peck | Flying |
|
35 | 35 | 100% |
| L1 | Thunder Shock | Electric |
|
30 | 40 | 100% |
| L8 | Thunder Wave | Electric |
|
20 | — | 90% |
| L16 | Leer | Normal |
|
30 | — | 100% |
| L24 | Drill Peck | Flying |
|
20 | 80 | 100% |
| L32 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| L40 | Agility | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| L48 | Light Screen | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| L56 | Roost | Flying |
|
10 | — | — |
| L64 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| L72 | Sky Attack | Flying |
|
5 | 140 | 90% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Zapdos is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Headbutt | Normal |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM05 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM06 | Light Screen | Psychic |
|
30 | — | — |
| TM07 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM08 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM09 | Reflect | Psychic |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM12 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM14 | Fly | Flying |
|
15 | 90 | 95% |
| TM16 | Thunder Wave | Electric |
|
20 | — | 90% |
| TM18 | U-turn | Bug |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM27 | Toxic | Poison |
|
10 | — | 90% |
| TM36 | Thunderbolt | Electric |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM38 | Thunder | Electric |
|
10 | 110 | 70% |
| TM48 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
|
5 | 150 | 90% |
| TM50 | Roost | Flying |
|
10 | — | — |