Generation 1 · Pokédex profile
Electric Pokémon
Pokédex entry
Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. It gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Battle data
Pokédex entry
When its feathers rub together, they produce a crackling sound like the zapping of electricity. Apparently, it runs through the mountains at over 180 mph.
Battle data
No conventional evolution relationship is recorded for this species.
Conditional evolutions can require additional game-specific prerequisites beyond the displayed method.
| Method | Location | Level | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripted battle candidate | Power Plant | Lv. 50 | Source-indexed, not individually verified |
| Scripted battle candidateForm: Zapdos Galar | Route 38 | Lv. 45 | Source-indexed, not individually verified |
Rare grass and Surfing encounters inherit the first native slot's level range. Supplemental fishing follows each rod's native slots. These ranges exclude Lure effects and randomizer replacements; eligibility restrictions still apply.
Data source: configured Grand Anthology Gen 1–9 species, forms and abilities. The website uses frame-cropped copies of the game's existing Pokémon sprites, which remain franchise/artist-owned assets. Some alternate forms use labeled default-form artwork when their individual sprite is unavailable. See acknowledgments for credits.