Dragon/Electric gives Zekrom strong STAB coverage, and its stat spread wastes nothing on the offensive side. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. A competitive force since Gen 5. Known as the Deep Black Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Zekrom's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
When the interior part of its tail spins like a motor, Zekrom can generate many bolts of lightning to blast its surroundings.
Mythology tells us that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, their kingdoms will be razed by Zekrom’s lightning.
Zekrom Weakness
AvgZekrom is weak to Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Zekrom's overall bulk (100/120/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
Zekrom is a powerhouse with 680 total stats as a Dragon/Electric legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive.
How to Evolve
Zekrom runs Dragon Dance to boost before sweeping. Teravolt and Adamant nature shape the build, with max Attack and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Best Zekrom Moveset
- Bolt Strike
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Fusion Bolt
Recommended Teammates
Most of Zekrom's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Bolt Strike and Draco Meteor, but Rock and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Most of Zekrom's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Bolt Strike and Outrage, but Rock and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Thunderbolt and Fusion Bolt bring the raw damage. But Zekrom also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Most of Zekrom's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Bolt Strike and Draco Meteor, but Rock and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Zekrom can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from White, Black 2, or Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Zekrom can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from White, Black 2, or Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Zekrom is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations
No wild encounters for Zekrom in Sun & Moon. It's available in White, Black 2, or Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Zekrom is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Zekrom is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier on our tier list. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. That 150 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Zekrom doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Dragon/Electric type with 680 BST.
Teravolt is the go-to ability for Zekrom. It bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves. It's Zekrom's only ability.
Zekrom is a physical attacker with base 150 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 90 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Zekrom appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Zekrom has appeared in 8 games. Legendary Pokemon like Zekrom are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A