Where can I find Zapdos in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold.

What moves can Zapdos learn in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold

electricflying

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Electric Pokémon

Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. It gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

ElectricFlying

Dex

#145

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises foe's PP usage.

Static(Secondary)

Paralyzes on contact.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball2.7%

Base Exp

290

EV Yield

3 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

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

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Scorched Slab Zapdos at level 70.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Scorched Slab Zapdos	Lv. 70	legendary	-	-	-

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	electric	0	0	20
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
5	Thunder ShockLevel: 5Thunder Shock	electric	40	100	30
5	Thunder ShockLevel: 5Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
10	Light ScreenLevel: 10Light Screen	psychic	0	0	30
10	Light ScreenLevel: 10Light Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
15	PluckLevel: 15Pluck	flying	60	100	20
15	PluckLevel: 15Pluck	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	psychic	0	0	30
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
25	Ancient PowerLevel: 25Ancient Power	rock	60	100	5
25	Ancient PowerLevel: 25Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
30	ChargeLevel: 30Charge	electric	0	0	20
30	ChargeLevel: 30Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
35	Drill PeckLevel: 35Drill Peck	flying	80	100	20
35	Drill PeckLevel: 35Drill Peck	A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill.
40	RoostLevel: 40Roost	flying	0	0	0
40	RoostLevel: 40Roost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
45	DischargeLevel: 45Discharge	electric	80	100	15
45	DischargeLevel: 45Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
50	Rain DanceLevel: 50Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
50	Rain DanceLevel: 50Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
55	ThunderLevel: 55Thunder	electric	0	70	10
55	ThunderLevel: 55Thunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
60	DetectLevel: 60Detect	fighting	0	0	5
60	DetectLevel: 60Detect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
65	Magnetic FluxLevel: 65Magnetic Flux	electric	0	0	20
65	Magnetic FluxLevel: 65Magnetic Flux	Boosts the defenses of those with Plus or Minus.
70	Zap CannonLevel: 70Zap Cannon	electric	0	50	5
70	Zap CannonLevel: 70Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.

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TM/HM Moves (33)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlyFly	flying	0	95	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	0	0	0	TM19TM19
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Sky DropSky Drop	flying	60	100	10	TM58TM58
Sky DropSky Drop	Takes the foe into the sky then drops it the next turn.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM51TM51
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.