Stats & Training
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
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 |
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Fairy is super effective against ZekromView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Dragon is super effective against ZekromView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Ground is super effective against ZekromView Excadrill → | ||
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Ice is super effective against ZekromView Chien-Pao → | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Ice is super effective against ZekromView Lapras → | ||
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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
Damage vs Zekrom View Pelipper builds →Hurricane21-25% | ||
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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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Scarlet & Violet 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
Scarlet & Violet Zekrom Best Moveset
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
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
How to Get Zekrom in Scarlet & Violet
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 Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Zekrom is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Boltstrike with Leftovers is the standard set.
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.
In Scarlet & Violet, the 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 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