Zapdos
| Zapdos | |
|---|---|
  Zapdos's official artwork fromPokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. | |
| Games | Melee SSB4 (3DS) Ultimate |
| Move | ThunderShock |
| Rarity | 4/583 |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Zapdos (Pokémon) |
Zapdos (サンダー,Thunder) is a creature from thePokémon media franchise.
Origin[edit]
Zapdos is an Electric/Flying-typeLegendary Pokémon introduced inGeneration I and is categorized within the Pokédex at #145 as the "Electric Pokémon". Along withArticuno andMoltres, Zapdos is part of a trio commonly referred to as thelegendary birds. Zapdos received a Fighting/Flying-type Galarian form in Generation VIII.
Thunder Shock (formatted as "ThunderShock" prior toGeneration VI) is a special Electric-type attack with 40 base power and 100% accuracy. It is part of Zapdos's starting moveset in every game.
InSuper Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]
When Zapdos makes its rare appearance out ofPoké Balls, it uses ThunderShock as its attack. Zapdos will dischargeelectricity and sparks will surround it, dealing 3% per hit. Any opponent that is caught in the discharge will not be able to move (but canSDI out of the electricity) and will take a lot of damage (up to 81% damage if caught by the attack at its start). The attack happens very quickly.
Zapdos has a spawn chance of4/583.
Trophy[edit]
Zapdos is featured as a collectibletrophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in theTrophy Lottery, though it only appears once all characters have been unlocked.
- Zapdos
- Zapdos flaps its wings, and summer storms appear, throwing lightning every which way. It's said that you can hear this legendary Pokémon coming, as its wings make a very distinctive popping sound as it flies. In addition to electrical moves like the dreadedThunder, it also wields a vicious move calledDrill Peck.
- Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)
InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
As a background character[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Zapdos makes occasional appearances as a background character in thePrism Tower stage. However, it is fairly rare. It flies in from the top of the screen, and quickly arcs back around and leaves the screen again.
Trophy[edit]
- Zapdos
Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must have once wondered if the Pokémon they saw in the second Pokémon movie was in the clouds. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps... but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary bird Pokémon.
Gazing up at dark storm clouds gathering in the sky, many children must once have wondered if the Pokémon they just saw in the latest movie was lurking somewhere in their depths. An innocent and childish dream, perhaps...but even today as adults, the sound of thunder might just bring back memories of this Legendary Bird Pokémon.
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As a background character[edit]
InUltimate, Zapdos once again cameos on thePrism Tower stage.
Spirit[edit]
Zapdos also appears alongsideArticuno andMoltres as a Legend-class primary spirit.
Zapdos uses an orangeLucas puppet fighter, and is fought on theFind Mii stage'sBattlefield form. He is fought along with the cyan and red Lucas puppet fighters representing Articuno and Moltres respectively. During the battle, the Lucas puppet fighters will reflect projectiles, referencing the Legendary birds' defensive abilities. The orange Lucas puppet fighter also frequently usesPK Thunder, referencing Zapdos' Electric type.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base | Max | Base | Max | Base | Max | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 462 |  | Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres |  | ★★★★ | 3 | 4007 | 10019 | 2384 | 5961 | 1623 | 4058 | No Effect | Pokémon Series |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | サンダー,Thunder |
 English | Zapdos |
 French | Électhor |
 German | Zapdos |
 Spanish | Zapdos |
 Italian | Zapdos |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 闪电鸟 |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 閃電鳥 |
 Korean | 썬더,Sunder |
 Dutch | Zapdos |
 Russian | Запдос |
| Non-playablePokémon inSuper Smash Bros. Melee | |
|---|---|
| Poké Ball | Articuno ·Bellossom ·Blastoise ·Celebi ·Chansey ·Charizard ·Chikorita ·Clefairy ·Cyndaquil · (Ditto) ·Electrode ·Entei ·Goldeen ·Ho-Oh ·Lugia ·Marill ·Mew ·Moltres ·Porygon2 ·Raikou ·Scizor ·Snorlax ·Staryu ·Suicune ·Togepi ·Unown ·Venusaur ·Weezing ·Wobbuffet ·Zapdos |
| Poké Floats | Chansey ·Chikorita ·Geodude ·Goldeen ·Lickitung ·Onix ·Porygon ·Psyduck ·Seel ·Slowpoke ·Snorlax ·Sudowoodo ·Squirtle ·Unown ·Venusaur ·Weezing ·Wobbuffet ·Wooper |
| Trophy only | Bulbasaur ·Cleffa ·Crobat ·Ditto ·Eevee ·Heracross ·Igglybuff ·Meowth ·Poliwhirl ·Steelix ·Totodile |
| Opening movie | Abra ·Cubone ·Drowzee ·Electabuzz ·Elekid ·Gligar ·Hitmonlee ·Krabby ·Machop ·Magmar ·Natu ·Oddish ·Phanpy ·Pineco ·Pinsir ·Rhydon ·Sentret ·Slowbro ·Snubbull ·Ursaring ·Weepinbell |
