Zapdosin Pokémon Johto Legends
Pokédex Entry
Electric Pokémon
Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Zapdos in Pokémon Johto Legends
Zapdos is #145 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Johto Legends. This page covers its electric/flying typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
| Location | Level | Method | Form | Held Item | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Plant | Lv. 70 | legendary | - | - | - |
Level Up Moves (16)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PeckLevel: 1Peck | flying | PWR35 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Jabs the foe with a beak, etc. | ||||||
| ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock | electric | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 8Thunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A move that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| DetectLevel: 15Detect | fighting | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Evades attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Aerial AceLevel: 22Aerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Aerial strike that never misses. | ||||||
| AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower | rock | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| An attack that may raise all stats. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 36Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Sharply increases the user's Speed. | ||||||
| Charge BeamLevel: 43Charge Beam | electric | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Most likely will raise Spcl.Atk. | ||||||
| DischargeLevel: 50Discharge | electric | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Flare of electricity, can paralyze. | ||||||
| Rain DanceLevel: 57Rain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | ||
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 64Light Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Ups Spcl.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| Drill PeckLevel: 71Drill Peck | flying | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A strong, spinning-peck attack. | ||||||
| ThunderLevel: 78Thunder | electric | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| RoostLevel: 85Roost | flying | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Users rests its wings and heals. | ||||||
| HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane | flying | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP10 | ||
| May confuse, doesn't miss in rain. | ||||||
| Zap CannonLevel: 99Zap Cannon | electric | PWR120 | ACC50 | PP5 | ||
| An attack that always paralyzes. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (24)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoarRoar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Scares wild foes to end battle. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons hail for 5 turns. | ||||||
| The power varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM09TM09 | |
| Electric tackle, hurts the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Ups Spcl.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| Aerial strike that never misses. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| Flash CannonFlash Cannon | steel | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM42TM42 | |
| Cannon of light. Lowers Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Steel WingSteel Wing | steel | PWR70 | ACC90 | PP25 | TM47TM47 | |
| Stiff wings strike the foe. | ||||||
| FlyFly | flying | PWR90 | ACC95 | PP15 | TM48TM48 | |
| 1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| RoostRoost | flying | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM50TM50 | |
| Users rests its wings and heals. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM70TM70 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (2)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U TurnU Turn | bug | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | |
| After attacking, user switches out. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | |
| After attacking, user switches out. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Zapdos. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Zapdos resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Zapdos, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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zapdos in Red++electricflyingSp. Def 125 +35