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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.
It is one of the Legendary Birds, along with Articuno and Moltres.
Physiology and Behaviour
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
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 made its first actual appearance in the second movie, The Power of One, alongside the other Legendary Birds and their master, Lugia.
Origin and inspiration
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. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| First Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Red and Blue | ||
| Pokémon Yellow | ||
| Pokémon FireRed | ||
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
Base Stats
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Attack | 125 |
| Sp. Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Total | 580 |
