Zapdosin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Electric Pokémon
Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Zapdos in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Zapdos is #145 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Island | Lv. 65 | static | - | - | - |
Level Up Moves (9)
| 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: 13Thunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP20 | ||
| A move that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 25Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Sharply increases the user's SPEED. | ||||||
| ProtectLevel: 37Protect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Drill PeckLevel: 49Drill Peck | flying | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A strong, spinning-peck attack. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 61Light Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light. | ||||||
| FlyLevel: 73Fly | flying | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| 1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| ThunderLevel: 85Thunder | electric | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (19)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM34TM34 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| Zap CannonZap Cannon | electric | PWR120 | ACC50 | PP5 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack that always paralyzes. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM50TM50 | |
| Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. | ||||||
| FlyFly | flying | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM02HM02 | |
| 1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM05HM05 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
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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