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 is weak to Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ground, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Grass, Flying, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Electric |
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityMoody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Zekrom best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bolt Strike
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Fusion Bolt
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Fusion Bolt
- Bolt Strike
- Dragon Claw
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Bolt Strike
- Outrage
- Tera Blast
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
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 to Catch Zekrom in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. That 150 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Best way to handle Zekrom: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves