Zapdos

Zapdos
Articuno
145
Moltres
Ability	Pressure Static (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Ken Sugimori
Voice Actor (JP)	Katsuyuki Konishi

Zapdos (サンダー, Thunder) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Electric/Flying legendary Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. In Galar, it is Fighting and Flying.

It is one of the Legendary birds, along with Articuno and Moltres.

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

Zapdos is the first Legendary Pokémon encountered in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team. After it kidnaps Shiftry, the player must fight it at the top of Mt. Thunder. It is possible to recruit Zapdos by returning for another fight after the credits.

Super Smash Bros. series

Zapdos is summoned from a Poké Ball where it uses its powerful thundershock to hit players who come in contact. It was removed after Melee.

A Zapdos appears in the background of the Prism Tower stage in the 3DS iteration.

Trophy descriptions

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Zapdos flaps its wings, and summer storms appear, throwing lightning every which way. It's said that you can hear this legendary Pokémon coming, as its wings make a very distinctive popping sound as it flies. In addition to electrical moves like the dreaded Thunder, it also wields a vicious move called Drill Peck.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must have once wondered if the Pokémon they saw in the second Pokémon movie was in the clouds. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps... but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary bird Pokémon.

In the anime

Zapdos in The Power of One

Zapdos made its first actual appearance in the second movie, The Power of One, alongside the other Legendary birds and their master, Lugia.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokémon Yellow	This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Pokémon Stadium	A legendary bird Pokémon that appears with a gigantic thunder storm. It flies with the buzz and crack of electricity.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Pokémon Silver	This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Pokémon Crystal	Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon Sapphire	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon Emerald	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. It gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon FireRed	One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.
Pokémon LeafGreen	A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.
Pokémon Pearl	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.
Pokémon Platinum	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon HeartGold	This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Pokémon SoulSilver	This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon White	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon Black 2	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon White 2	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokémon Y	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	This Pokémon has complete control over electricity. There are tales of Zapdos nesting in the dark depths of pitch-black thunderclouds. (Kanto) When its feathers rub together, they produce a crackling sound like the zapping of electricity. That's why this Pokémon is called Zapdos. (Galar)
Pokémon Shield	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It's said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after. (Kanto) One kick from its powerful legs will pulverize a dump truck. Supposedly, this Pokémon runs through the mountains at over 180 mph. (Galar)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	This legendary Pokémon is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	This legendary Pokémon is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Power Plant
Pokémon Yellow	Power Plant
Pokémon FireRed	Power Plant
Pokémon LeafGreen	Power Plant
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum	Roaming Sinnoh
Pokémon HeartGold	Route 10
Pokémon SoulSilver	Route 10
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Sea Spirit's Den (If player chooses Fennekin)
Pokémon Y	Sea Spirit's Den (If player chooses Fennekin)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Power Plant
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Power Plant
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)(Kantonian) Roaming Wild Area (Galarian)
Pokémon Shield	Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Kantonian) Roaming Wild Area (Galarian)
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Ramanas Park
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area One
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area One

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	90
Attack	90
Defense	85
Sp. Attack	125
Sp. Defense	90
Speed	100
Total	580

Galarian

Base Stats
HP	90
Attack	125
Defense	90
Sp. Attack	85
Sp. Defense	90
Speed	100
Total	580

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites and renders
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold	Silver	Crystal
Ruby Sapphire	Emerald	Fire Leaf
Diamond Pearl	Platinum File:PKMNP145.png File:PKMNP145-S.png	Heart Soul
Black White	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2145.png File:PKMNBW2145-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY145-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE145-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS145-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP145.png File:PKMNBDSP145-S.png
Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV145-S.png

Renders
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