zapdos

Zapdos is an Electric/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Electric / Flying

Abilities:

• Pressure: Increases the opponent's PP usage
• Static (Hidden Ability): May cause paralysis if the opponent makes contact

Physical Characteristics:

• Large, avian Pokémon with a primarily yellow body
• Sharp, jagged plumage resembling lightning bolts
• Black wings and tail feathers with a spiky appearance
• Long, pointed beak and talons
• Eyes with a fierce, penetrating gaze

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known to dwell in high-altitude areas and stormy regions
• Often associated with thunderstorms, believed to cause storms by flapping its wings
• Rarely seen, considered elusive by trainers and researchers
• Has the ability to control electricity, which it uses for both attack and navigation

In Battle:

• Strong special attacker with high speed
• Known for powerful moves like Thunderbolt, Drill Peck, and Thunder
• Effective against Water, Flying, and Bug types due to its Electric and Flying typing
• Vulnerable to Rock and Ice types
• Can also learn a variety of coverage moves such as Heat Wave and U-turn

Evolution:

• Does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon
• Part of the Legendary bird trio, including Articuno and Moltres

Interesting Facts:

• One of the three Legendary birds of Kanto, representing the element of electricity
• Often depicted in Pokémon lore as a symbol of storms and electric power
• Features prominently in many Pokémon games, often found in power plants or locations associated with electricity
• In the Pokémon anime, Zapdos has been depicted as both a powerful adversary and a mysterious figure
• Zapdos has a Galarian form introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield, which is a Fighting/Flying-type and has different abilities and characteristics.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appearfrom clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
• 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 causes savagethunderstorms by flapping its glit­ tering wings.
• Silver: This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appearonly when a thun­ dercloud 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Diamond: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
• Pearl: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
• Platinum: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
• Heartgold: This legendary bird Pokémon causes 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
• Sword: This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds.
• Shield: Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It’s said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after.