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Description[]
Zapdos is an avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. Black rings encircle its eyes, and it has a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers, with black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are a khaki color, and it has anisodactyl feet ending in talons.
When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity that can potentially cause thunderstorms. It produces massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies; these are attributed to the lightning bolts it sheds when airborne. When stricken by lightning, it gains power. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms, and is said to live among thunderclouds. However, it is rarely seen.
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Evolution[]
Zapdos does not evolve.
Ability[]
- Static: May cause paralysis if target uses physical moves.
- Lightningrod: Disables targets' Electric-type moves and raises Sp. Attack.
Moveset[]
- For Elemental moves learnable by Elemental Zapdos, refer to this page.
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| Lv | Move Name | Type | Category | Pwr. | Cldwn. | Dur. | Acc. | Effect % | Target |
| 0 | Peck | 
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35 | 1.2s | --- | 100% | --- | Single |
| Normal attack. | |||||||||
| 0 | Thundershock | 
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40 | 1.2s | --- | 100% | 10% | Single |
| Might paralyze the target. | |||||||||
| 8 | Thunder Wave |
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--- | 2.4s | --- | 100% | 100% | Single |
| Paralyzes the target when hit. | |||||||||
| 15 | Detect | 
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--- | 60s | Can't Miss | --- | Single | |
| 22 | Pluck |
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60 | 1.2s | 100% | --- | Single | |
| 29 | AncientPower | 
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60 | 1.2s | --- | 100% | 10% | Single |
| Might raise user's all 5 stats by 1: Attack, Defense, Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense, Speed | |||||||||
| 36 | Charge |
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--- | 60s | Can't Miss | 100% | Self | |
| 43 | Agility | 
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--- | 3.6s | --- | Can't Miss | 100% | Self |
| Raises user's Speed by 2. | |||||||||
| 50 | Discharge |
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80 | 2.4s | --- | 100% | 30% | Around |
| Might paralyze the target. | |||||||||
| 57 | Roost |
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--- | 13s | Can't Miss | 100% | Self | |
| 64 | Light Screen |
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--- | 60s | Can't Miss | --- | Ally | |
| 71 | Drill Peck |
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80 | 1.2s | --- | 100% | --- | Single |
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| 78 | Thunder |
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120 | 1.2s | --- | 70% | 30% | Single |
| Might paralyze the target. | |||||||||
| 85 | Rain Dance | 
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--- | 60s | 60s | Can't Miss | 100% | Weather |
| Powers up water-type moves, weakens fire-type moves. Raises accuracy of Thunder and Hurricane. Changes Weather Ball to be water-typed. Lowers Synthesis, Morning Sun, Moonlight recovery. | |||||||||
Damage Taken[]
- For the type weakness of Elemental Zapdos, refer to this page.
- Main article: List of Pokemon Weaknesses
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