Zeraora Best Moveset
The fastest Mega in the format. Mega Zeraora reaches 153 Speed with 157 Attack and 147 Sp. Atk, firing Electric TermStab from either offensive side on the shortest cooldowns available. AbilityVolt Absorb absorbs Electric attacks for healing while Mega. The moveset is unmatched pace plus elite mixed damage.
Pure Electric with 143 Speed and Plasma Fists in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Plasma Fists turned Normal moves into Electric-type for the whole turn. A fast physical Electric attacker.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Plasma Fists
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Rose to the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 112 Attack with Close Combat coverage and 143 Speed. Outsped nearly everything and hit hard from both sides.
Best Moves
Best Build
Zeraora best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Plasma Fists
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Zeraora Weakness
Zeraora's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 88 HP and balanced defenses, Zeraora can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Zeraora Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Zeraora
Yveltal's Dark Pulse hits Zeraora for 44-51%.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDarkaura ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Zeraora View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse44-51% Sucker Punch33-39% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Zeraora View Pelipper builds →Hurricane14-17% U Turn12-14% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharizarditey NatureTimid Moves View Charizard-Mega-Y builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrimordialsea ItemBlueorb NatureTimid Moves View Kyogre-Primal builds →
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Evolution
A Electric-type mythical at 600 base stats, Zeraora can't breed or evolve. Event distribution is the standard way to obtain one. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Zeraora
Zeraora is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Zeraora is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Zeraora is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Base Stats
Zeraora's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Near-impossible to catch, worth 3 Speed EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It runs as fast as lightning strikes, shredding its opponents with its high-voltage claws.
Zeraora Guide
At 600 BST, Zeraora is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Watch for Garchomp (Ground) when using Zeraora. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Run Volt Absorb on Zeraora. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. With base 143 Speed, Volt Absorb gives Zeraora an edge before opponents can react.
Zeraora fills the sweeper role. It's a mixed attacker with base 112 Attack and 102 Sp. Atk. Base 143 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Plasmafists, Close Combat, Play Rough, and Knock Off on Zeraora. Plasmafists is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
As a Mythical Pokemon, Zeraora has limited availability — 3 games since its debut in Sun & Moon. Typically obtained through special events or in-game quests rather than standard encounters.
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- 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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
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