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Zapdos

Electric / Flying · Electric Pokémon — first seen in Generation I.

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Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP90
290384
Attack90
166306
Defense85
157295
Sp. Attack125
229383
Sp. Defense90
166306
Speed100
184328
Total580

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Zapdos takes from each attacking type.

×2
RockIce
×½
FightingFlyingBugSteelGrass
×0
Ground
×1
NormalPoisonGhostFireWaterElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Evolution

Zapdos does not evolve, and nothing evolves into it.

Other forms

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon16 level-up · 32 TM/HM · 8 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85RoostFlyingStatus——5
92Magnetic FluxElectricStatus——20
99Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19RoostFlyingStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM76FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090%5
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Heat WaveFireSpecial9590%10
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TailwindFlyingStatus——15
DefogFlyingStatus——15
Laser FocusNormalStatus——30
Sun / Moon16 level-up · 32 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85RoostFlyingStatus——5
92Magnetic FluxElectricStatus——20
99Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19RoostFlyingStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM76FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire18 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 6 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
1RoostFlyingStatus——5
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85RoostFlyingStatus——5
92Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19RoostFlyingStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090%5
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Heat WaveFireSpecial9590%10
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TailwindFlyingStatus——15
X / Y18 level-up · 34 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
1Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
1RoostFlyingStatus——5
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85RoostFlyingStatus——5
92Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19RoostFlyingStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
Black 2 / White 215 level-up · 31 TM/HM · 7 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57RoostFlyingStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
92Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090%5
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Heat WaveFireSpecial9590%10
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
RoostFlyingStatus——5
TailwindFlyingStatus——15
Black / White14 level-up · 31 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57RoostFlyingStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85Rain DanceWaterStatus——5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58Sky DropFlyingPhysical60100%10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100%15
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HeartGold / SoulSilver14 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 11 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57RoostFlyingStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85Rain DanceWaterStatus——5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
TM51RoostFlyingStatus——5
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090%5
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TwisterDragonSpecial40100%20
Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
Heat WaveFireSpecial9590%10
Air CutterFlyingSpecial6095%25
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
TailwindFlyingStatus——15
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100%5
Platinum14 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 9 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57RoostFlyingStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85Rain DanceWaterStatus——5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
TM51RoostFlyingStatus——5
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05DefogFlyingStatus——15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TwisterDragonSpecial40100%20
Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
Heat WaveFireSpecial9590%10
Air CutterFlyingSpecial6095%25
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100%5
Diamond / Pearl14 level-up · 35 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
8Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
15DetectFightingStatus——5
22PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
29Ancient PowerRockSpecial60100%5
36ChargeElectricStatus——20
43AgilityPsychicStatus——30
50DischargeElectricSpecial80100%15
57RoostFlyingStatus——5
64Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
71Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
78ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
85Rain DanceWaterStatus——5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
TM51RoostFlyingStatus——5
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM70FlashNormalStatus—100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88PluckFlyingPhysical60100%20
TM89U-turnBugPhysical70100%20
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05DefogFlyingStatus——15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
FireRed / LeafGreen9 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 4 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
13Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
25AgilityPsychicStatus——30
37DetectFightingStatus——5
49Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
61ChargeElectricStatus——20
73Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
MimicNormalStatus——10
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
Emerald9 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 10 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
13Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
25AgilityPsychicStatus——30
37DetectFightingStatus——5
49Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
61ChargeElectricStatus——20
73Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
MimicNormalStatus——10
SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
EndureNormalStatus——10
SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Ruby / Sapphire9 level-up · 23 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
13Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
25AgilityPsychicStatus——30
37DetectFightingStatus——5
49Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
61ChargeElectricStatus——20
73Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
85ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
Crystal8 level-up · 26 TM/HM · 1 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
13Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
25AgilityPsychicStatus——30
37DetectFightingStatus——5
49Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
61Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
73ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
TM08Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM43DetectFightingStatus——5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
Gold / Silver8 level-up · 26 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PeckFlyingPhysical35100%35
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
13Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
25AgilityPsychicStatus——30
37DetectFightingStatus——5
49Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
61Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30
73ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
TM08Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM43DetectFightingStatus——5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical7090%25
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
Yellow5 level-up · 20 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
51ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
55AgilityPsychicStatus——30
60Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM02Razor WindNormalSpecial80100%10
TM04WhirlwindNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
TM10Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM20RageNormalPhysical20100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM31MimicNormalStatus——10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34BideNormalPhysical——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM43Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090%5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM50SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20
Red / Blue5 level-up · 20 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100%20
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial40100%30
51ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
55AgilityPsychicStatus——30
60Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM02Razor WindNormalSpecial80100%10
TM04WhirlwindNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
TM10Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM20RageNormalPhysical20100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM31MimicNormalStatus——10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM34BideNormalPhysical——10
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial60—20
TM43Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090%5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM50SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical9095%15
HM05FlashNormalStatus—100%20

Where to find it in the official games

Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.

Gift, static and special

GameAreaMethodLevelsRate
Red / BlueKanto Power PlantStatic encounter50—
YellowKanto Power PlantStatic encounter50—
FireRed / LeafGreenKanto Power PlantStatic encounter50—
PlatinumRoaming SinnohRoaming
land) (oak eterna city, water) (oak eterna city
60—
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 10Static encounter50—
X / YKalos (Roaming)Static encounter
chose Fennekin
70—
X / YSea Spirit’s DenStatic encounter
chose Fennekin
70—
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonUltra SpaceStatic encounter
groudon kyogre in party, tornadus thundurus in party
60—
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonUltra Space WildsStatic encounter60—

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

28 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

GuideWhere
Celia's Stupid Romhack
Route 23Grass · Lv 32-44 · 99%
Route 23Old Rod · Lv 5 · 100%
Route 23Good Rod · Lv 15 · 100%
and 1 more area
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Dynamax Adventure (Crown Tundra)Legendary · Lv 70 · 100%
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Galar
Wild Area 4 WestLegendary · Lv 80 · 100%
Pokémon Amethyst
Galar
Lake LaplazRoaming · Lv —
Recordkeepers
Boss group — Legendary BirdsBoss (choose one of the group) · Lv 90–99, scales
Recordkeepers
Galar
Boss group — Galarian BirdsBoss (choose one of the group) · Lv 90–99, scales
Radical Red
Power PlantOverworld encounter · Lv ?
Radical Red
Galar
Power PlantOverworld encounter · Lv ?
Elite Redux
New Mauville InsideStatic Encounter · Lv —
Elite Redux
Galar
Victory Road ReworkGrass · Lv — · 5%rare
Renegade Platinum
Valley WindworksLegendary · Lv 60
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+
Power PlantStatic · Lv 50
Pokémon Ambrosia
Old LighthouseOverworld · Lv 80
Old LighthouseOverworld · Lv 70
Old LighthouseOverworld · Lv 60
and 2 more areas
Pokémon Aesthetic Red
Power PlantEvent · Lv ?
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Underwater Route 103One-off Pokémon · Lv 60 · static
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Galar
Roaming PokémonOne-off Pokémon · Lv 60 · roamer
Pokémon Classic
Power PlantStatic · Lv 50
Pokémon WaveBlue
Power PlantStatic · Lv 50
Low Budget Crystal
Olivine Lighthouse 6FFixed encounter · Lv Base+15
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Safari Zone NorthLand · Lv 40-50 · 5%
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Galar
Safari Zone SouthwestLand · Lv 40-50 · 5%
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown
Power PlantStatic · Lv 50
Pokémon Definitive Platinum
RoamerLegendary · Lv ?
Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire
Mirage Cave (Any)Grass · Lv 65 - 80
Blaze Black & Volt White
Chargestone Cave — B2FLegendary · Lv 50 · 1%rare
Fire Red Omega
Power PlantStationary · Lv —
Pokémon Project: Pi
Power PlantOverworld · Lv ?
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Power PlantEvent · Lv ?
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Galar
Canyon EntranceGrass · Lv 50 · 1%rare
Pokémon Platinum Redux
Creator LodgePalmer · Lv ?
Route 216Grass · Lv ? · 5%rare
Pokémon Saiph 2
North Regris (Soaring)Static Encounter · Lv 50
Pokémon Sour Crystal
Route 10 SouthFixed encounter · Lv 50
Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald
New MauvilleStatic Encounter · Lv 75
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl
Valley WindworksStatic · Lv 60
Pokémon Crystal Legacy
Route 10 NorthFixed encounter · Lv 60
Unboundnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Emerald Roguenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Soulgoldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Heart & Soulnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Infinite Fusionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon R.O.W.Enot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Reduxnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Phoenix Rednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Kaizonot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Inclement Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokemon Modern Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Valiantnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Gaianot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Imperiumnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Platinum Kaizonot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrownot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Exceedednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wishnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Polished Crystalnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Sacred Gold & Storm Silvernot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon SoothingSilvernot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Editionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokemon Prismnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokemon Kanto Expansion Paknot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Peridot Versionnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
HeartGold Generationsnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Overcomplicatednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Mirror Goldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it

Compare official Zapdos with the ROM hacks →

In the 55 guides that include it

Changed in 28 of 55 guides: retyped in 2, stats in 12, abilities in 25, evolution in 2.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Zapdos, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
UnboundChangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static, Defiant
+ Defiant
Pokémon R.O.W.EChangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Lightning Rod, Static
+ Lightning Rod
Celia's Stupid Romhack
Evolves into Jolteon at Level 20
Evolves into Jolteon with Thunderstone
ChangedElectricFlying450 -130
-50 HP, -80 Sp. Def
Early Bird, Early Bird
+ Early Bird, Early Bird
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 ReduxChangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Pressure, Static
Pokémon Phoenix RedChangedElectricFlying680 +100
+15 HP, +20 Defense, +30 Sp. Atk, +10 Sp. Def, +25 Speed
Static, Drizzle
+ Drizzle − Pressure
RecordkeepersChangedElectricFlying580Thunderstrike
+ Thunderstrike − Pressure, Static
Pokémon Emerald KaizoChangedElectricFlying600 +20
+5 Attack, +5 Defense, +5 Sp. Def, +5 Speed
Pressure
− Static
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ChangedElectricFlying580Pressure
− Static
Pokémon Aesthetic RedChangedElectricFlying580Berzerk, Drizzle
+ Berzerk, Drizzle − Pressure, Static
Pokemon Modern EmeraldChangedElectricFlying580Pressure
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt EditionChanged0 -580
-90 HP, -90 Attack, -85 Defense, -125 Sp. Atk, -90 Sp. Def, -100 Speed
—
Pokémon Platinum KaizoChangedElectricFlying600 +20
+20 Sp. Def
Drizzle, Pressure
+ Drizzle − Static
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen RegrownChangedElectricFlying580Pressure
− Static
Pokémon Polished CrystalChangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Drizzle, Static
+ Drizzle
Sacred Gold & Storm SilverChangedElectricFlying580Pressure, LightningRod
+ LightningRod − Static
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2ChangedElectricFlying580Pressure, LightningRod, Static
+ LightningRod
Rising Ruby & Sinking SapphireChangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static, Static
Blaze Black & Volt WhiteChangedElectricFlying580Pressure, LightningRod, Static
+ LightningRod
Fire Red OmegaChangedElectricFlying580Pressure
− Static
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket EditionChangedElectricFlying580
-25 Sp. Atk, +35 Sp. Def, -10 Speed
Pressure
− Static
Pokemon PrismChangedElectricFlying580Pressure
− Static
Pokemon Kanto Expansion PakChangedElectricFlying615 +35
+35 Sp. Def
—
Pokémon Project: PiChangedElectricFlying→ElectricFighting570 -10
-1 HP, +33 Attack, +3 Defense, -42 Sp. Atk, -2 Sp. Def, -1 Speed
Levitate
+ Levitate − Pressure, Static
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Evolves into Zapdos (Galar) with a Galar Stone
ChangedElectricFlying560 -20
-5 HP, -5 Attack, -5 Sp. Atk, -5 Speed
Pressure
− Static
Pokémon Platinum ReduxChangedElectricFlying→FlyingElectric575 -5
+3 Attack, -8 Sp. Atk
Volt Absorb, Static
+ Volt Absorb − Pressure
Pokémon Saiph 2Changed0 -580
-90 HP, -90 Attack, -85 Defense, -125 Sp. Atk, -90 Sp. Def, -100 Speed
—
Pokémon Mirror GoldChangedElectricFlying600 +20
+20 Attack
Lightning Rod
+ Lightning Rod − Pressure, Static
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless PearlChangedElectricFlying580Pressure
− Static
Emerald RogueUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon SoulgoldUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon Heart & SoulUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Infinite FusionUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Sword and Shield Ultimate PlusUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Radical RedUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Elite ReduxUnchangedElectricFlying580Raging Storm, Gale Wings, Drizzle
Inclement EmeraldUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Renegade PlatinumUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon AmbrosiaUnchangedElectricFlying580Raises Light Screen and immune to Electric
Pokémon ValiantUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
GaiaUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon Emerald ImperiumUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon ClassicUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon: Wishes of TomorrowUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon ExceededUnchangedElectricFlying580Static
Pokémon WaveBlueUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon Hoenn's Last WishUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Low Budget CrystalUnchangedElectricFlying580—
Pokémon Emerald SquaredUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon Definitive PlatinumUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon Peridot VersionUnchangedElectricFlying580—
HeartGold GenerationsUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon Sour CrystalUnchangedElectricFlying580—
Pokémon Black Pearl EmeraldUnchangedElectricFlying580Pressure, Static
Pokémon OvercomplicatedUnchangedElectricFlying580Teravolt, Volt Absorb, Flare Boost
Pokémon Crystal LegacyUnchangedElectricFlying580—

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

Red / Blue / LeafGreenA legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
YellowThis legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
GoldThis legendary bird POKéMON causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glit­ tering wings.
SilverThis legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear only when a thun­ dercloud parts into two halves.
CrystalLegendary bird POKéMON. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Ruby / SapphireZAPDOS is a legendary bird POKéMON that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The POKéMON gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
EmeraldZAPDOS 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.
FireRedOne of the legendary bird POKéMON. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2 / YA legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
HeartGoldThis legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
SoulSilverThis legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
XA legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphireZapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.

Names in other languages

Japaneseサンダー
Japanese (Rōmaji)Thunder
GermanZapdos
FrenchÉlecthor
SpanishZapdos
ItalianZapdos
Korean썬더
Chinese (Simplified)闪电鸟
Chinese (Traditional)閃電鳥

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.