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Zapdos (#145) is an Electric/Flying-type Electric Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Zapdos isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: it roosts at the far end of the Power Plant. It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Special (125), and its base stat total of 490 ranks #5 of 151.
A legendary bird Pokémon, Zapdos is said to descend from storm clouds trailing massive bolts of lightning.
Where to find Zapdos in Pokémon Red
- Power Plant: it roosts at the far end of the Power Plant (Lv 50).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | #17 of 151 | |
| Attack | 90 | #36 of 151 | |
| Defense | 85 | #34 of 151 | |
| Special | 125 | #4 of 151 | |
| Speed | 100 | #15 of 151 | |
| Total | 490 | #5 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Zapdos
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ice Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Grass Fighting Flying Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ground |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 51 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70% | 10 |
| 55 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 60 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | 70 |
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM43 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Zapdos in Pokémon Red?
Zapdos isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: it roosts at the far end of the Power Plant.
What type is Zapdos?
Zapdos is Electric/Flying type. It takes double damage from Ice and Rock and is immune to Ground.
Does Zapdos evolve?
No, Zapdos doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Zapdos learn?
Zapdos starts with Thunder Shock and Drill Peck and learns Thunder (Lv 51), Agility (Lv 55), and Light Screen (Lv 60) by leveling up. It can learn 20 TMs and HMs.
What are Zapdos's base stats?
HP 90, Attack 90, Defense 85, Special 125, Speed 100, for a total of 490.