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'''Zapdos''' ({{ja|サンダー|Sandā}}, ''Thunder'') is a fictional creature from the ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' media franchise. It appears as a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon in ''[[Melee]]''.
'''Zapdos''' ({{ja|サンダー|Sandā}}, ''Thunder'') is a fictional creature from the ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' media franchise.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
[[File:Zapdos Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|Zapdos trophy in ''Melee''.]]
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon===
When Zapdos makes its rare appearance out of [[Poké Ball]]s, it uses ThunderShock as its attack. Zapdos will discharge [[electric]]ity and sparks will surround it. Any character besides the summoner that is caught in the discharge will not be able to move (but can [[SDI]] out of the electricity, as they can upon being caught in a [[Smart Bomb]]'s blast radius in ''[[Brawl]]'') and will take a lot of damage (up to 81% damage if caught by the attack at its start). The attack happens very quickly.
When Zapdos makes its rare appearance out of [[Poké Ball]]s, it uses ThunderShock as its attack. Zapdos will discharge [[electric]]ity and sparks will surround it. Any character besides the summoner that is caught in the discharge will not be able to move (but can [[SDI]] out of the electricity, as they can upon being caught in a [[Smart Bomb]]'s blast radius in ''[[Brawl]]'') and will take a lot of damage (up to 81% damage if caught by the attack at its start). The attack happens very quickly.


===As a trophy===
===Trophy information===
Zapdos is featured as a collectible [[trophy]], unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the [[Trophy Lottery]] and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches. The trophy description is:
[[File:Zapdos Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|100px|Zapdos trophy in ''Melee''.]]
Zapdos is featured as a collectible [[trophy]], unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the [[Trophy Lottery]] and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.


:''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 dreaded Thunder, it also wields a vicious move called Drill Peck.''
:''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 dreaded Thunder, it also wields a vicious move called Drill Peck.''
:*''Pokémon Red & Blue'', 09/98
:*''Pokémon Red & Blue'', 09/98
 
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In {{for3ds}}==
[[File:Zapdos in Prism Tower.png|thumb|Zapdos in Prism Tower.]]
[[File:Zapdos in Prism Tower.png|thumb|Zapdos in Prism Tower.]]
In {{for3ds}}, Zapdos makes occasional appearances as a background character in the [[Prism 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.
In {{for3ds}}, Zapdos makes occasional appearances as a background character in the [[Prism 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 information===
[[Image:ZapdosTrophy3DS.png|thumb|left|100px|Zapdos's trophy.]]
Zapdos's trophy is exclusive to the 3DS version.
;Zapdos
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==Origin==
Zapdos is an Electric-type {{iw|Bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}}. Along with [[Articuno]] and [[Moltres]] it is part of a trio commonly referred as the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|legendary birds}}''.
{{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder Shock|move}} is a special Electric-type attack, with 40 base power and 100% accuracy. It is part of Zapdos's starting moveset in every game.


{{Pokemon list}}
{{Pokemon list}}

Revision as of 13:51, February 2, 2015

Zapdos
Zapdos Pokeball SSBM.png
Games Melee
Move ThunderShock
Rarity Rare
Article on Bulbapedia Zapdos (Pokémon)

Zapdos (サンダー, Thunder) is a fictional creature from the Pokémon media franchise.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

When Zapdos makes its rare appearance out of Poké Balls, it uses ThunderShock as its attack. Zapdos will discharge electricity and sparks will surround it. Any character besides the summoner that is caught in the discharge will not be able to move (but can SDI out of the electricity, as they can upon being caught in a Smart Bomb's blast radius in Brawl) and will take a lot of damage (up to 81% damage if caught by the attack at its start). The attack happens very quickly.

Trophy information

Zapdos trophy in Melee.

Zapdos is featured as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.

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 dreaded Thunder, it also wields a vicious move called Drill Peck.
  • Pokémon Red & Blue, 09/98

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

File:Zapdos in Prism Tower.png
Zapdos in Prism Tower.

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Zapdos makes occasional appearances as a background character in the Prism 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 information

Zapdos's trophy.

Zapdos's trophy is exclusive to the 3DS version.

Zapdos

Origin

Zapdos is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Along with Articuno and Moltres it is part of a trio commonly referred as the legendary birds.

Thunder Shock is a special Electric-type attack, with 40 base power and 100% accuracy. It is part of Zapdos's starting moveset in every game.