Zapdos #0145
The data on this page are from The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet), the most recent appearance of Zapdos. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | ElectricFlying |
| Abilities | Pressure - Ability 1 Pressure - Ability 2 Static - Hidden |
| Classification | The Electric Pokémon |
| National ID | #0145 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 90 | 150—197 | |||
| Attack | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Defense | 85 | 81—123 | 90—137 | 99—150 | |
| Sp. Attack | 125 | 117—159 | 130—177 | 143—194 | |
| Sp. Defense | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Speed | 100 | 94—136 | 105—152 | 115—167 | |
| Total | 580 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 80 |
| Egg Steps | 20480 - Generations II, III, and VII 20400 - Generations IV 20560 - Generations V and VI 20400 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 10240 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | Unknown |
| Height | 0.2 m (0'8") |
| Weight | 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 3 Sp. Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 290 |
| Catch Rate | 3 |
| Catch Chance | ~1.57% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 35 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Zapdos via level-up in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | 35 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| 5 | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 10 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 15 | Pluck | 60 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 20 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 25 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
| 30 | Charge | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| 35 | Drill Peck | 80 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 40 | Roost | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| 45 | Discharge | 80 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 50 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| 55 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| 60 | Detect | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| 65 | Magnetic Flux | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| 70 | Zap Cannon | 120 | 50 | Electric | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Zapdos via TM in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM004 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM014 | Acrobatics | 55 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM027 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM040 | Air Cutter | 60 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM048 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM051 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM060 | U-turn | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM072 | Electro Ball | 1 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM075 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM082 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM096 | Eerie Impulse | — | 100 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM097 | Fly | 90 | 95 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM113 | Tailwind | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| TM118 | Heat Wave | 95 | 90 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM132 | Baton Pass | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| TM147 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM160 | Hurricane | 110 | 70 | Flying | Spec. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM164 | Brave Bird | 120 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM166 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM173 | Charge | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM197 | Dual Wingbeat | 40 | 90 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM210 | Supercell Slam | 100 | 95 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM223 | Metal Sound | — | 85 | Steel | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
TransferShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite