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{{ | {{Pokémon | ||
|name=Zapdos | |name=Zapdos | ||
|image=[[ | |image=[[File:Zapdos-Origin.png|300px]] | ||
|game=''[[ | |caption={{symbol|pokemon}}<br>Zapdos's official artwork from ''Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen''. | ||
| | |game=''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]'' ([[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|moveused=ThunderShock | |||
|rarity={{fractions|4|583}} | |||
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|interwiki= bulbapedia | |interwiki= bulbapedia | ||
|interwikiname=Bulbapedia | |interwikiname=Bulbapedia | ||
|interwikipage=Zapdos (Pokémon) | |interwikipage=Zapdos (Pokémon) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Zapdos''' ({{ja|サンダー}} | '''Zapdos''' ({{ja|サンダー|Sandā}}, ''Thunder'') is a creature from the {{uv|Pokémon}} media franchise. | ||
==Origin== | |||
[[File:145ZapdosRB.png|thumb|left|Zapdos's official artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Blue''.]] | |||
{{pkmn|Zapdos}} is an Electric/Flying-type {{iw|Bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}} and is categorized within the Pokédex at #145 as the "Electric Pokémon". Along with [[Articuno]] and [[Moltres]], Zapdos is part of a trio commonly referred to as the {{iw|bulbapedia|legendary birds}}. Zapdos received a Fighting/Flying-type Galarian form in Generation VIII. | |||
{{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder Shock|move}} (formatted as "ThunderShock" prior to {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation 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. | |||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
===As a Poké Ball Pokémon=== | ===As a Poké Ball Pokémon=== | ||
When Zapdos makes its rare appearance out of [[Poké Ball]]s, it uses | [[File:Zapdos Pokeball SSBM.png|thumb|Zapdos in ''Melee''.]] | ||
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. | |||
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===Trophy=== | |||
Zapdos is featured as a collectible [[trophy]], unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the [[Trophy Lottery]], though it only appears once all characters have been unlocked. | |||
{{Trophy | |||
|name=Zapdos | |||
|image=Zapdos Trophy Melee.png | |||
|desc=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 {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder|move}}, it also wields a vicious move called {{iw|bulbapedia|Drill Peck|move}}. | |||
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Red & Blue|release1=9/98}} | |||
|game=Melee | |||
}} | |||
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==In {{for3ds}}== | |||
===As a background character=== | |||
[[File:SSB3DSZapdos.jpg|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. | |||
===Trophy=== | |||
{{Trophy | |||
|name=Zapdos | |||
|image=ZapdosTrophy3DS.png | |||
|desc-ntsc=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. | |||
|desc-pal=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. | |||
|game=ssb4-3ds | |||
}} | |||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | |||
===As a background character=== | |||
[[File:Zapdos Prism SSBU.png|thumb|Zapdos as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | |||
In ''Ultimate'', Zapdos once again cameos on the [[Prism Tower]] stage. | |||
=== | ===Spirit=== | ||
Zapdos | Zapdos also appears alongside [[Articuno]] and [[Moltres]] as a Legend-class primary spirit. | ||
Zapdos uses an orange {{SSBU|Lucas}} puppet fighter, and is fought on the [[Find Mii]] stage's [[Battlefield 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 uses [[PK Thunder]], referencing Zapdos' Electric type. | |||
{{ | {|class="wikitable" | ||
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots | |||
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]] | |||
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]] | |||
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]] | |||
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]] | |||
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]] | |||
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]] | |||
! Ability !! Series | |||
|- | |||
| 462 || {{SpiritTableName|Articuno, Zapdos, & Moltres}} || {{SpiritType|Attack}} || ★★★★ || 3 || 4007 || 10019 || 2384 || 5961 || 1623 || 4058 || No Effect || ''Pokémon'' Series | |||
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==Names in other languages== | |||
{{langtable | |||
|ja={{ja|サンダー|Sandā}}, ''Thunder'' | |||
|en=Zapdos | |||
|fr=Électhor | |||
|es=Zapdos | |||
|de=Zapdos | |||
|it=Zapdos | |||
|nl=Zapdos | |||
|ru={{rollover|Запдос|Zapdos|?}} | |||
|ko={{rollover|썬더|Sseondeo|?}}, ''Sunder'' | |||
|zh_cn={{rollover|闪电鸟|Shǎndiànniǎo|?}} | |||
|zh_tw={{rollover|閃電鳥|Shǎndiànniǎo|?}} | |||
}} | |||
{{Pokémon list}} | |||
{{SSBMPokémon}} | {{SSBMPokémon}} | ||
{{SSB4Pokémon}} | |||
{{SSBUPokémon}} | |||
{{Background characters}} | |||
{{Pokémon universe}} | |||
[[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]] | [[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]] | ||
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]] | |||
[[Category:Spirits]] | |||
[[Category:Pokémon universe]] | [[Category:Pokémon universe]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:01, September 30, 2024
| Zapdos | |
|---|---|
  Zapdos's official artwork from Pokémon 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 the Pokémon media franchise.
Origin[edit]
Zapdos is an Electric/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I and is categorized within the Pokédex at #145 as the "Electric Pokémon". Along with Articuno and Moltres, Zapdos is part of a trio commonly referred to as the legendary birds. Zapdos received a Fighting/Flying-type Galarian form in Generation VIII.
Thunder Shock (formatted as "ThunderShock" prior to Generation 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.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]
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[edit]
Zapdos is featured as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the Trophy Lottery, though it only appears once all characters have been unlocked.
Zapdos's trophy in Melee
- 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 dreaded Thunder, it also wields a vicious move called Drill Peck.
- Pokémon Red & Blue (9/98)
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
As a background character[edit]
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[edit]
Zapdos's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
- 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.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As a background character[edit]
In Ultimate, Zapdos once again cameos on the Prism Tower stage.
Spirit[edit]
Zapdos also appears alongside Articuno and Moltres as a Legend-class primary spirit.
Zapdos uses an orange Lucas puppet fighter, and is fought on the Find Mii stage's Battlefield 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 uses PK 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 |
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| 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 |
