Zapdos • Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokédex
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Zapdos
Zapdos's Type
Zapdos's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 145
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- 203
Zapdos's Base Stats
- HP:
- 90
- Attack:
- 90
- Defense:
- 85
- Sp. Atk:
- 125
- Sp. Def:
- 90
- Speed:
- 100
- Total:
- 580
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 5'3" (1.6m)
- Weight:
- 116 lbs. (52.6 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Undiscovered
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,250,000
- Base EXP:
- 261
- Catch Rate:
- 3
- Base Happiness:
- 35
Zapdos's Abilities
Here are what abilities Zapdos can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Pressure
- Moves that target Zapdos consume 1 PP more than normal.
- Static
- 30% chance of paralyzing the attacker when Zapdos is damaged by a contact move.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Zapdos's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- immune
Zapdos's Evolution Line
Zapdos does not evolve into any other known or available Pokémon.Zapdos's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Zapdos can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Zapdos's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Zapdos's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Zapdos's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Zapdos is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Zapdos is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 290 | 320 | 354 | 384 | 90 |
| Attack | 185 | 215 | 249 | 279 | 90 |
| Defense | 175 | 205 | 239 | 269 | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 255 | 285 | 319 | 349 | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 185 | 215 | 249 | 279 | 90 |
| Speed | 205 | 235 | 269 | 299 | 100 |
| Total | 580 | ||||
Where to Find Zapdos
If you're looking for where to find Zapdos, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Zapdos in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Zapdos
Catchable as a legendary boss Pokémon during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 70. Only one of this Pokémon can be caught and taken with you in Dynamax Adventures per game save. Keep this in mind if attempting to get a Shiny version of this Pokémon! (Catching this Pokémon but refusing to take it with you after the Dynamax Adventure is complete will still allow you to try again in the future, with a new chance of it being Shiny.)
Pokédex Entries for Zapdos
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Gold
This legendary bird POKéMON causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Silver
This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Crystal
Legendary bird POKéMON. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
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.