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No. 0145 · Generation I · Kanto

Zapdos

The Electric Pokémon

TL;DR. Zapdos is a electric/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 580. A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.

Electric Flying

A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.

Height1.6 m

Weight52.6 kg

AbilitiesPressure

HiddenStatic

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 90

Defense 85

Sp. Attack 125

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 100

Total580

580 base stat total, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Electric-types.

125 base Special Attack, Zapdos's strongest stat, ranking 9th of 173 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Zapdos in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Zapdos reaches 3,527 CP at level 40 and 4,035 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack253

GO Defense185

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)3,527

Max CP (L50)3,987

Best buddy (L51)4,035

Raid catch CP 1,930–2,015 (L20). Weather boosted 2,413–2,519 (L25).

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Competitive

Zapdos in competitive play.

Zapdos is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #256 in the Great League.

Defensive

Hurricane / Volt Switch / Thunder Wave / Roost

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityStatic
NatureBold
EVs248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
TeraSteel, Grass, Fairy

Offensive

Hurricane / Volt Switch / Heat Wave / Roost

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityStatic
NatureTimid
EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraFire

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #256 83.5 score

Ultra League #124 86.7 score

Master League #67 79.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Zapdos.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zapdos, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Zapdos?

Zapdos is a Electric/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Zapdos weak to?

Zapdos takes 2× damage from Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Zapdos resistant to?

Zapdos is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel.

Does Zapdos evolve?

Zapdos does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Zapdos from?

Zapdos was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0145.

What are Zapdos's base stats?

Zapdos has HP 90, Attack 90, Defense 85, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 90, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 580.

What are Zapdos's abilities?

Zapdos can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Static.

Is Zapdos legendary or mythical?

Yes. Zapdos is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Zapdos's best stat?

Zapdos's highest base stat is Special Attack at 125, which ranks 9th of 173 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Zapdos good?

Zapdos has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Electric-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Galarian

Galarian Zapdos

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Zapdos as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Zapdos in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Zapdos in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Zapdos in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Zapdos 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Zapdos is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Ice Rock

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Flying Bug Steel

0× Immune to

Ground

Comparison

Zapdos vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat	Zapdos	Electric avg	Difference
HP	90	70	+20
Attack	90	76	+14
Defense	85	65	+20
Special Attack	125	76	+49
Special Defense	90	68	+22
Speed	100	82	+18
Total	580	437	+143

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Game appearances

Zapdos appears in 31 games.

Every mainline release where Zapdos is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC

Gen IX

2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Zapdos in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Power PlantKanto Route 1Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Kanto Route 10

Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen, red-japan, green-japan

Kanto Power Plant

Platinum

Roaming Sinnoh

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds CliffUltra Space Wilds Cliff

X, Y

Roaming KalosSea Spirits Den

Citadark Isle Dome 2F

Pokémon anime