Zekrom
TL;DR. Zekrom is a dragon/electric-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 680. Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
Stat spread.
Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Zekrom 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, Zekrom reaches 4,038 CP at level 40 and 4,620 CP as a best buddy.
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Zekrom in competitive play.
Zekrom is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Zekrom.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zekrom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Zekrom?
Zekrom is a Dragon/Electric-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Zekrom weak to?
Zekrom takes 2× damage from Ice, Ground, Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Zekrom resistant to?
Zekrom resists Fire, Water, Grass, Flying, Steel, Electric. It has no full immunities.
Does Zekrom evolve?
Zekrom does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Zekrom from?
Zekrom was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0644.
What are Zekrom's base stats?
Zekrom has HP 100, Attack 150, Defense 120, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 100, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 680.
What are Zekrom's abilities?
Zekrom can have the ability Teravolt.
Is Zekrom legendary or mythical?
Yes. Zekrom is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Zekrom's best stat?
Zekrom's highest base stat is Attack at 150, which ranks 1st of 135 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Zekrom good?
Zekrom has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Through the generations.
Zekrom as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Zekrom is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Zekrom vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 135 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Zekrom | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 76 | +24 |
| Attack | 150 | 84 | +66 |
| Defense | 120 | 73 | +47 |
| Special Attack | 120 | 85 | +35 |
| Special Defense | 100 | 72 | +28 |
| Speed | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Total | 680 | 470 | +210 |
Zekrom appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Zekrom is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Zekrom in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
Zekrom appears in 9 episodes.
From BW001 (2010-09-23) through XY018 (2014-02-27).
- BW001 In the Shadow of Zekrom! Black & White 2011-02-12
- BW002 Enter Iris and Axew! Black & White 2011-02-12
- BW064 Explorers of the Hero's Ruin! Black & White 2012-06-02
- BW100 A Village Homecoming! Black & White 2013-02-16
- BW110 The Name's N! Black & White 2013-04-27
- BW120 Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals! Black & White 2013-07-06
- BW123 Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures! Black & White 2013-07-27
- BW142 The Dream Continues! Black & White 2013-12-07
- XY018 Awakening the Sleeping Giant! XY 2014-05-17
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Zekrom partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Zekrom partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Zekrom cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Zekrom
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