Where can I find Zapdos in Polished Crystal?

Zapdos cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

Zapdos is a electric/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Zapdos learn in Polished Crystal?

Zapdos can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Zapdosin Pokémon Polished Crystal

electricflying

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Electric Pokémon

When its feathers rub together, they produce a crackling sound like the zapping of electricity. Zapdos hangs out on the Rock Tunnel roof area, Level 65. You need to access it from Route 10. Its the easiest bird to get to IMO Electric/Flying only has two weaknesses and one is Ice which isn't super common. High Speed and Special Attack means Thunderbolt hits and you're usually moving first. Air Slash or Drill Peck for secondary STAB. Static can paralyze on contact which is nice for setting up! Remember, every Legendary will have 3 perfect IVs when caught.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

ElectricFlying

Dex

#274 Johto Dex · #145 National

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises the foe's PP usage.

Drizzle(Secondary)

Summons rain when switched in.

Static(Hidden)

Contact may cause paralysis.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Unknown

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

216

EV Yield

3 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Lumberry(100%)

Weak To

ice ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5flying ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Forms

Normal,Galarian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Related Guides

How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Route 10 North at level 65.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Route 10 North	Lv. 65	legendary	-	Lumberry	-

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	electric	40	100	30
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	An attack that may cause paralysis.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
8	Thunder WaveLevel: 8Thunder Wave	electric	0	90	20
8	Thunder WaveLevel: 8Thunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
15	ProtectLevel: 15Protect	normal	0	100	10
15	ProtectLevel: 15Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
22	ExtrasensoryLevel: 22Extrasensory	psychic	80	100	20
22	ExtrasensoryLevel: 22Extrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
29	AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
29	AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	psychic	0	100	30
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
43	ThunderboltLevel: 43Thunderbolt	electric	90	100	15
43	ThunderboltLevel: 43Thunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
50	Drill PeckLevel: 50Drill Peck	flying	80	100	20
50	Drill PeckLevel: 50Drill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
57	Rain DanceLevel: 57Rain Dance	water	0	100	5
57	Rain DanceLevel: 57Rain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
64	Light ScreenLevel: 64Light Screen	psychic	0	100	30
64	Light ScreenLevel: 64Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
71	ThunderLevel: 71Thunder	electric	110	70	10
71	ThunderLevel: 71Thunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
78	Brave BirdLevel: 78Brave Bird	flying	120	100	15
78	Brave BirdLevel: 78Brave Bird	A charge that also hurts the user.
85	RoostLevel: 85Roost	flying	0	100	5
85	RoostLevel: 85Roost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
92	HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane	flying	110	70	10
92	HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane	An attack that may confuse the foe.
99	Zap CannonLevel: 99Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5
99	Zap CannonLevel: 99Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Switches out after making its attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
FlyFly	flying	90	100	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Zapdos. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ice2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Zapdos resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

ground

grass0.5×fighting0.5×flying0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Zapdos, either offensively or defensively.

Zapdosin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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