#0145 · Gen 1 · 580 BST

Zapdos

ElectricFlying PressureStatic

A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.

Base stats

HP 90

Attack 90

Defense 85

Sp. Atk 125

Sp. Def 90

Speed 100

Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature

165/99/94/130/99/108

Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature

197/156/150/194/156/167

Abilities

Pressure

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

Static

The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.

Type effectiveness

Takes 2× damage from

IceRock

Takes ½× damage from

GrassFightingFlyingBugSteel

Takes 0× damage from

Ground

Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.

About Zapdos

Zapdos is a Electric/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 580. A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.

Best stat: Special Attack (125 base)

Zapdos's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 125 base Special Attack and 100 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed.

Abilities

Pressure
Static

How to use Zapdos competitively

Open the damage calculator with Zapdos selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Zapdos appears in the species dropdown. Drop Zapdos into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.

Pokédex data summary

National Dex #	#0145
Generation	Gen 1
Type	Electric / Flying
Abilities	Pressure, Static
Base Stat Total	580
HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe	90 / 90 / 85 / 125 / 90 / 100