Pokédex - Zapdos (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Zapdos]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/145.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #145 |
| Height | 1.6 m (5'3") |
| Weight | 52.6 kg (116.0 lb) |
| Type | ELECTRIC / FLYING |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Zapdos]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAP0lEQVQ4y82MQQoAQAgC/f+n7QObtgjRQIcsB1iAqwIGGfg40OT2eZq1ZiWAEnC4W0k3lqisJN9E5RsCpGVLAf62Q72cF9MVAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Body Form | ![[Form 5]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAzElEQVQYlb2UMRKEIAxF484eIMexpLTkqJSWKT1OjrCFTHQIy34Y2V8Jxkfm/8giIjRHb6RIVUUOW4awMvPPr169XCISOVT1AXTBbWx2o4c1EV3GaM6CWTXql/vw+cRi3PymgVLa/aYtL0OqiJT2au+eS25yrq596Zhi3M6H3DUyp6AMldHInIIy1B+H75RlXc0WrMkx2msL4S6fcKPMjsxdM3O1uksFAfI6hLWx/CYIXfw1yAWAoseEos0E0I0OtJkAukHFzfesJnr9AV0fdMLqgkHEAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 3 |
| Base Experience | 216 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | Unknown gender |
| Friendship | 35 |
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 20480 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 3 |
| Abilities | Pressure |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Zapdos
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Special Attack | 125 |
| Special Defense | 90 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Zapdos - Electric Pokémon
A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
French
Électhor - Pokémon Electrique
Un Pokémon Oiseau légendaire dont on dit qu’il vit dans les nuages d’orage. Il contrôle la foudre.
German
Zapdos - Elektro
Ein Legendäres Vogel-Pokémon, das in Gewitterwolken leben soll. Es kontrolliert Blitze.
Spanish
Zapdos - Pokémon Eléctrico
Legendario Pokémon pájaro del que se dice que vive en los nubarrones. Controla los rayos eléctricos.
Italian
Zapdos - Pokémon Elettrico
Un Pokémon uccello leggendario. Si dice che viva tra le nubi tempo- ralesche. Controlla i fulmini.
Japanese
サンダー (SANDAA) - でんげきポケモン (DengekiPOKEMON)
かみなりぐものなかにいると いわれるでんせつのポケモン。 カミナリをじざいにあやつる。 (Kaminarigumononakaniiruto iwarerudensetsunoPOKEMON. KAMINARIwojizainiayatsuru. )
Evolutions (When Zapdos Evolves)
No evolutions.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Zapdos)
Special method: May appear anywhere in the grass after receiving the National Pokedex
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | FLYING | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | ThunderShock | ELECTRIC | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 8 | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 15 | Detect | FIGHTING | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | User | |
| 22 | Pluck | FLYING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 29 | AncientPower | ROCK | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 36 | Charge | ELECTRIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 43 | Agility | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 50 | Discharge | ELECTRIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 30 | All exc. user | bef |
| 57 | Roost | FLYING | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 64 | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 71 | Drill Peck | FLYING | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 78 | Thunder | ELECTRIC | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 85 | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | Both sides |
What moves can Zapdos learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Zapdos can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
Agility
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 43
Air CutterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
AncientPower
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 29
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Baton PassPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Charge
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 61
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 36
Charge BeamTM57
DefogDiamond/Pearl; Platinum: HM05
Detect
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15
DischargeLevel 50
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Drill Peck
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 71
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
ExtrasensoryPokémon XD: Learned when purified
FacadeTM42
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FlyRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM02
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Giga ImpactTM68
Heat WavePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Light Screen
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 73
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 64
Metal SoundPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Natural GiftTM83
Ominous WindPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
PeckRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Pluck
- Level 22
- TM88
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 85
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
RoarRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Roost
- Level 57
- TM51
SandstormRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
Secret PowerTM43
Shock WaveTM34
Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sky Attack
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Steel WingRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM47
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
TailwindHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Thunder
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 85
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 78
Thunder Wave
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM73
ThunderShockRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Thunderbolt
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
TwisterPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
U-turnTM89