Zapdosin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fightingflying

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

FightingFlying

Dex

#274 Johto Dex · #145 National

Abilities

Defiant(Primary)

Boosts Attack when stats are lowered.

Defiant(Secondary)

Boosts Attack when stats are lowered.

Defiant(Hidden)

Boosts Attack when stats are lowered.

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 Attack

Wild Held Items

Lumberry(100%)

Weak To

electric ×2ice ×2flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5bug ×0.25dark ×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.

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Cherrygrove Bay at level 65.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Cherrygrove Bay	Lv. 65	legendary	galarian	Lumberry	-

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
1	Low KickLevel: 1Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
15	ProtectLevel: 15Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
15	ProtectLevel: 15Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
22	CounterLevel: 22Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
22	CounterLevel: 22Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
29	AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
29	AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
43	Brick BreakLevel: 43Brick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
43	Brick BreakLevel: 43Brick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
50	Drill PeckLevel: 50Drill Peck	flying	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
50	Drill PeckLevel: 50Drill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
57	Bulk UpLevel: 57Bulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
57	Bulk UpLevel: 57Bulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
64	Light ScreenLevel: 64Light Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
64	Light ScreenLevel: 64Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
71	Close CombatLevel: 71Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
71	Close CombatLevel: 71Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
78	Brave BirdLevel: 78Brave Bird	flying	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
78	Brave BirdLevel: 78Brave Bird	A charge that also hurts the user.
85	Hi Jump KickLevel: 85Hi Jump Kick	fighting	PWR130	ACC90	PP10
85	Hi Jump KickLevel: 85Hi Jump Kick	May miss and hurt the user.
92	HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane	flying	PWR110	ACC70	PP10
92	HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane	An attack that may confuse the foe.
99	ReversalLevel: 99Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
99	ReversalLevel: 99Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlyFly	flying	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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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.

electric2×ice2×flying2×psychic2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

Immunities (0×)

ground

bug0.25×grass0.5×fighting0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

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

Zapdosin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry