Zapdos Location, Learnset, and Evolution

Zapdos in Other Pokemon Games
SV	SWSH	BDSP

Zapdos is a Pokemon available in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn about how to get Zapdos with detailed locations, its full learnset with all learnable moves, evolution data and how to evolve, along with its abilities, type advantages, and more.

National Dex
Articuno (#144)	Zapdos (#145)	Moltres (#146)

How to Get Zapdos

Use the Kanto Slate in the Kanto Room in Ramanas Park

Zapdos can be encountered and caught exclusively in Pokemon Shining Pearl in Ramanas Park by using the Kanto Slate. Be sure to save your game directly in front of the pedestal if you plan on soft-resetting for a good nature.

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How to Catch and Best Pokemon to Use

Zapdos Encounter in Ramanas Park
Zapdos	Lv.: 70	Ability: Static
	Moveset
	Thunder Detect Magnetic Flux Zap Cannon

We recommend bringing a Ground-type Pokemon for this battle. Zapdos won't be able to do anything against Ground-type Pokemon and will allow your team to stay healthy while up against Zapdos.

Best Catcher Pokemon

Best Catcher Pokemon
Breloom		Quagsire
Recommended Lv. 70+	Item: Leftovers	Recommended Lv. 70+	Item: Leftovers
Recommended Moves:		Recommended Moves:
False Swipe Spore		Yawn

When facing Zapdos, we recommend using Breloom with Spore and False Swipe. This gives you a reliable way to whittle down the opponent's HP as low as possible, and access to a status-inflicting move to improve catch rates.

Breloom is a great choice because it resists Zapdos' Thunder and Zap Cannon. Alternatively, Quagsire is completely immune to Zapdos' Electric-type attacks. It also has access to Yawn and can be found pretty easily in the Grand Underground.

It may be nice to whittle Zapdos' HP down with Breloom before switching to Quagsire as you try to keep it asleep and attempt to catch it.

Best Balls to Use

In case a Quick Ball on turn 1 did not succeed, the Ultra Ball is a reliable go-to ball to use instead. If you are facing Zapdos at night, Dusk Balls become the better option.

If about a dozen turns have passed, you may also rely on the Timer Ball for higher success rates of capture.

Best Pokemon For Catching

Best Nature for Zapdos

Modest or Timid Natures are Best

List of Recommended Natures
Modest Special Attack ↑ Attack ↓	Timid Speed↑ Attack ↓

For players who intend to use Zapdos to its full potential, we recommend looking for one with a Modest or Timid Nature. As a Special Attacker, it would appreciate the increase to either its Special Attack or Speed and not mind the drop in its Attack stat.

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Zapdos Type and Abilities

Zapdos - Type and Basic Info

Zapdos Electric Pokémon
Type 1	Type 2
Hatch Steps	Weight
-	116 lbs.

Zapdos Weaknesses and Resistances

	Type
Takes 4x damage	-
Takes 2x damage
Takes 0.5x damage
Takes 1/4x damage	-
Takes 0x damage

Zapdos Abilities

Name	Description
Pressure	The Pokemon raises the foe's PP usage.

Zapdos Hidden Ability

Name	Description
Static	Contact with the Pokemon may cause paralysis.

Zapdos Egg Group

Egg Groups
Undiscovered

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
HP EVs	Attack EVs	Defense EVs	SpAtk EVs	SpDef EVs	Speed EVs
0	0	0	3	0	0

Held Item on Wild Encounter

No held item on wild encounter.

Zapdos Base Stats

HP	90
Atk	90
Def	85
Sp. Atk	125
Sp. Def	90
Speed	100
Total Base Stats	580

Zapdos Evolution Chart

Evolution Line
Zapdos
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Zapdos Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Base	Peck		35	100	35
Base	Thunder Wave		-	90	20
5	Thunder Shock		40	100	30
10	Light Screen		-	-	30
15	Pluck		60	100	20
20	Agility		-	-	30
25	Ancient Power		60	100	5
30	Charge		-	100	20
35	Drill Peck		80	100	20
40	Roost		-	-	10
45	Discharge		80	100	15
50	Rain Dance		-	-	5
55	Thunder		110	70	10
60	Detect		-	-	5
65	Magnetic Flux		-	-	20
70	Zap Cannon		120	50	5

Learnset by TM

No.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
5	Roar		-	-	20
7	Hail		-	-	10
11	Sunny Day		-	-	5
15	Hyper Beam		150	90	5
16	Light Screen		-	-	30
17	Protect		-	-	10
18	Rain Dance		-	-	5
24	Thunderbolt		90	100	15
25	Thunder		110	70	10
32	Double Team		-	-	15
34	Shock Wave		60	-	20
37	Sandstorm		-	-	10
40	Aerial Ace		60	-	20
42	Facade		70	100	20
43	Volt Switch		70	100	20
44	Rest		-	-	10
47	Steel Wing		70	90	25
51	Roost		-	-	10
57	Charge Beam		50	90	10
58	Endure		-	-	10
68	Giga Impact		150	90	5
70	Flash		-	100	20
73	Thunder Wave		-	90	20
82	Sleep Talk		-	-	10
87	Swagger		-	85	15
88	Pluck		60	100	20
89	U-turn		70	100	20
90	Substitute		-	-	10
94	Fly		90	95	15
97	Defog		-	-	15
98	Rock Smash		40	100	15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Zapdos Pokedex Number

National Dex
Articuno (#144)	Zapdos (#145)	Moltres (#146)

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