Zekrom Best Moveset
150 Attack on Dragon/Electric with AbilityTeravolt ignoring abilities. Held ItemLife Orb with NatureAdamant fires the hardest-hitting physical Dragon and Electric damage in the game. MoveBolt Strike at 130 power ignores AbilityLightning Rod and AbilityVolt Absorb through Teravolt. The moveset overwhelms from the physical side. 90 Speed is adequate. S-Tier through unstoppable power.
Electric/Dragon with 150 Attack and Bolt Strike in Gen V (Black & White). Physical Electric STAB with 130 power. Teravolt ignored abilities. Banned from standard play.
Best Moves
Best Build
Zekrom best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Bolt Strike
- Outrage
- Volt Switch
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Bolt Strike paralyzed 20% of the time in Gen VI (X & Y). 150 Attack physical Electric damage was unique among Dragons. Two gens in the restricted format.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bolt Strike
- Draco Meteor
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
Three gens restricted in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Dragon Dance turned Zekrom from a wallbreaker into a sweeper. One boost and 150 Attack swept restricted-format teams.
Utility Moveset
- Bolt Strike
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
- Fusion Bolt
Four gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Max Lightning set Electric Terrain while hitting from 150 Attack. Dynamax complemented Dragon Dance perfectly.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bolt Strike
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Five gens restricted in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Dragon Dance plus 150 Attack plus Bolt Strike. The physical Electric Dragon remained a top restricted-format threat.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bolt Strike
- Bolt Strike
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Zekrom Weakness
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 |
What is Zekrom Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Zekrom
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn4-5% Scald4-5% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Pelipper builds →Hurricane11-13% U Turn7-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Incineroar builds →Knock Off18-21% Flare Blitz16-19% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Pelipper builds →Hurricane11-13% U Turn7-9% | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Zekrom
Zekrom can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Zekrom is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Zekrom can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Zekrom is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
How to Get Zekrom in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Zekrom in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Zekrom cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
Mythology tells us that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, their kingdoms will be razed by Zekrom’s lightning.
Zekrom Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves