Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Zapdos

Zapdos

Electric Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Zapdos is a Electric and Flying Type Electric Pokémon, with a 0.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Zapdos can be found with Pressure as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Mild Nature, based on 580 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Zapdos Stats & Abilities
Zapdos Evolutions
Zapdos Locations
Zapdos Weakness
Zapdos Best Moves
Zapdos Level Up Moves
Zapdos TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Zapdos

Zapdos Stats and Abilities

Based on Zapdos Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Zapdos Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 125 and the Lowest being Defense 85.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	90	290	384
C	Attack	90	166	306
E	Defense	85	157	295
S	Special Attack	125	229	383
E	Special Defense	90	166	306
C	Speed	100	184	328
S	Total	580


Zapdos	Detail
Best Nature	Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	3 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	80 (20,304–20,560 steps)


Abilities	Description
Pressure Ability 1	Pressure makes any attack targeted at the ability-bearer - regardless of whether it hits - use 2 PP instead of 1.
Static Hidden Ability	If a Pokémon with Static is hit by a move making contact, there is a 30% chance the foe will become paralyzed.

How To Evolve Zapdos in BDSP

The Pokemon Zapdos does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Zapdos in BDSP

How To Get Zapdos In Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Zapdos is a Legendary Bird Pokemon alongside Articuno and Moltres.

Shining Pearl Exclusive Pokemon

First obtain the Explorer Kit from the Old Man in Eterna City.
Go underground, while in the Grand Underground you have a Rare chance while mining to mine a Mysterious Shard.
After you have beat the game (Battling and Winning the Champion) - You will need 3 Mysterious Shards or 1 Mysterious Shard L to obtain the Kanto Slate.
Travel to Ramanas Park located in Route 221, after you enter you can purchase the Kanto Slate from one of the Vendors.
NOTE: You will need to purchase the current Slates available before new slates will appear in shop.
Take the Kanto Slate to the corresponding room and place it on the pedestal, you will be transported and the Zapdos encounter will begin. 1 Kanto Slate per encounter.

Zapdos has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Ramanas Park	Interact	Zapdos Lv. ?

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Zapdos Weakness

Zapdos is a Electric and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Zapdos to take More Damage from Rock, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Flying, Steel, Fighting, Bug, Grass, Ground Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Zapdos Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Rock Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Flying Steel Fighting Bug Grass
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Zapdos Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Articuno
S	Regirock
S	Regice
A	Lapras

What pokemon is Zapdos Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Groudon

Best Moves Zapdos in BDSP

Best Moveset for Zapdos Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
70	Zap Cannon	Special	180	50	5	Paralyzes opponent.
55	Thunder	Special	165	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
45	Discharge	Special	120	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
35	Drill Peck	Physical	120	100	20

Best Moveset for Zapdos TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM25	Thunder	Special	165	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
TM94	Fly	Physical	135	95	15	Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Zapdos Lv Up Moves

Zapdos TM Moves

Zapdos Level Up Moves

List of Moves Zapdos can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Peck	Power: 52.5 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
5	Thunder Shock	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May paralyze opponent.
10	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
15	Pluck	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
20	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
25	Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
30	Charge	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Defense and next Electric move's power increases.
35	Drill Peck	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical
40	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
45	Discharge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
50	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
55	Thunder	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
60	Detect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
65	Magnetic Flux	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises Defense and Sp. Defense of Plus/Minus Pokémon.
70	Zap Cannon	Power: 180 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Special Paralyzes opponent.

Zapdos TM Moves

List of Moves Zapdos can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM43	Volt Switch	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special User must switch out after attacking.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM47	Steel Wing	Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 Physical May raise user's Defense.
TM51	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM88	Pluck	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
TM89	U-turn	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM94	Fly	Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM97	Defog	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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