Zapdos Dex Information

Official Art

Official Art

Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 1
Species:	Electric Pokémon
Type:
Height:	1.6m
Weight:	52.6kg
Catch Rate:	3
Base Happiness:	35
Gender Ratio:	Genderless
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	閃電鳥
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	闪电鸟
English	Zapdos
French	Électhor
German	Zapdos
Italian	Zapdos
Japanese	サンダー
Japanese (Romanized)	Thunder
Japanese (Trademark)	Thunder
Korean	썬더
Spanish	Zapdos

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#145
Kanto	#145
Johto (HG/SS)	#241
Johto (G/S)	#236
Kalos (Coastal)	#152

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. [Hidden Ability]
* Defiant: Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.

Evolutionary Chain

Does not evolve/is not evolved into.

Breeding

Not capable of breeding.

Damage Taken

	0.5x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	0x
	2x
	2x
	0.5x

Alternate Forms

Galar

Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	90	90	85	125	90	100	580
7	90	90	85	125	90	100	580
6	90	90	85	125	90	100	580

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Red	A legendary bird Pokemon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokémon Blue	A legendary bird Pokemon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokémon Stadium	A legendary bird Pokémon that appears with a gigantic thunderstorm. It flies with the buzz and crack of electricity.
Pokémon Stadium	きょだいな　いなずまを　ともなってあらわれる　でんせつの　とりポケモン。そらをとぶと　バチバチと　おとがする。
Pokémon Yellow	This legendary bird Pokemon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Pokémon Gold	This legendary bird Pokemon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Pokémon Silver	This legendary bird Pokemon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Pokémon Ruby	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokemon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokemon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon Sapphire	ZAPDOS is a legendary bird POKeMON that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The POKeMON gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon Emerald	ZAPDOS is a legendary bird POKeMON that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. It gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon FireRed	One of the legendary bird POKeMON. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.
Pokémon LeafGreen	A legendary bird POKeMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokémon Diamond	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon Pearl	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon Platinum	A legendary Pokemon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon HeartGold	This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Pokémon SoulSilver	This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Pokémon White	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon White	かみなりぐもの　なかに　いるといわれる　でんせつの　ポケモン。カミナリを　じざいに　あやつる。
Pokémon Black	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon Black	かみなりぐもの　なかに　いるといわれる　でんせつの　ポケモン。カミナリを　じざいに　あやつる。
Pokémon Black 2	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon Black 2	かみなりぐもの　なかに　いるといわれる　でんせつの　ポケモン。カミナリを　じざいに　あやつる。
Pokémon White 2	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon White 2	かみなりぐもの　なかに　いるといわれる　でんせつの　ポケモン。カミナリを　じざいに　あやつる。
Pokémon X	A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokémon X	くもの　うえから　きょだいないなずまを　おとしながら　あらわれるでんせつの　とりポケモンである。
Pokémon X	Ein Legendäres Vogel-Pokémon, das im Sturzflug aus den Wolken bricht und Blitze schleudert.
Pokémon X	L’oiseau légendaire de la foudre. Il surgit hors des nuages en lançant d’énormes éclairs.
Pokémon X	Es un legendario pájaro Pokémon. Dicen que aparece entre las nubes lanzando enormes rayos brillantes.
Pokémon X	Uccello leggendario, si dice appaia tra le nuvole scagliando enormi saette.
Pokémon X	구름 위에서 거대한 번개를 내리치며 나타난다. 전설의 새포켓몬이다.
Pokémon Y	A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokémon Y	かみなりぐもの　なかに　いるといわれる　でんせつの　ポケモン。カミナリを　じざいに　あやつる。
Pokémon Y	Ein Legendäres Vogel-Pokémon, das in Gewitterwolken leben soll. Es kontrolliert Blitze.
Pokémon Y	Un Pokémon Oiseau légendaire dont on dit qu’il vit dans les nuages d’orage. Il contrôle la foudre.
Pokémon Y	Legendario Pokémon pájaro del que se dice que vive en los nubarrones. Controla los rayos eléctricos.
Pokémon Y	Un Pokémon uccello leggendario. Si dice che viva tra le nubi temporalesche. Controlla i fulmini.
Pokémon Y	번개 구름 안에 있다고 전해지는 전설의 포켓몬이다. 번개를 자유로이 조종한다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	でんきを　あやつる　でんせつの　とりポケモン。ふだんは　カミナリぐもの　なかで　くらしている。カミナリに　うたれると　ちからが　わいてくる。
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Zapdos ist ein Legendäres Vogel-Pokémon, das die Fähigkeit besitzt, Elektrizität zu manipulieren. Es lebt in Gewitterwolken. Dieses Pokémon nimmt Energie auf, wenn es vom Blitz getroffen wird.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Électhor est un Pokémon Oiseau légendaire capable de contrôler l’électricité. Il vit généralement dans les nuages orageux. Ce Pokémon gagne en puissance lorsqu’il est frappé par la foudre.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Zapdos es un Pokémon pájaro legendario que tiene la habilidad de controlar la electricidad. Suele vivir en nubarrones. Este Pokémon gana mucha fuerza si le alcanzan los rayos.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Zapdos è un Pokémon uccello leggendario, perfettamente in grado di gestire l’elettricità. Acquista forza ed energia se colpito da qualche fulmine.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	전기를 조종하는 전설의 새포켓몬이다. 평상시는 번개 구름 속에서 지낸다. 번개를 맞으면 힘이 솟아난다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	でんきを　あやつる　でんせつの　とりポケモン。ふだんは　カミナリぐもの　なかで　くらしている。カミナリに　うたれると　ちからが　わいてくる。
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Zapdos ist ein Legendäres Vogel-Pokémon, das die Fähigkeit besitzt, Elektrizität zu manipulieren. Es lebt in Gewitterwolken. Dieses Pokémon nimmt Energie auf, wenn es vom Blitz getroffen wird.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Électhor est un Pokémon Oiseau légendaire capable de contrôler l’électricité. Il vit généralement dans les nuages orageux. Ce Pokémon gagne en puissance lorsqu’il est frappé par la foudre.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Zapdos es un Pokémon pájaro legendario que tiene la habilidad de controlar la electricidad. Suele vivir en nubarrones. Este Pokémon gana mucha fuerza si le alcanzan los rayos.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Zapdos è un Pokémon uccello leggendario, perfettamente in grado di gestire l’elettricità. Acquista forza ed energia se colpito da qualche fulmine.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	전기를 조종하는 전설의 새포켓몬이다. 평상시는 번개 구름 속에서 지낸다. 번개를 맞으면 힘이 솟아난다.
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Stadium 2	This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.

Sprite List

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan)
Red and Blue (US)
Yellow
Second Generation
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fire Red / Leaf Green
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Episode Appearances

Ep #	Title
SL 17	Island of the Giant Pokémon!? きょだいポケモンのしま!? Island of the Giant Pokémon
GS 113	Great Detective Junsa! The Riddle of the Disappearing Egg!! めいたんていジュンサー！きえたタマゴのなぞ!! An Egg-Sighting Adventure
GS 126	Thunder and Crystal! The Lake's Secret! サンダーとクリスタル！みずうみのひみつ！ As Clear as Crystal
Movie 2	The Explosive Birth of the Mythical Pokémon Lugia 幻のポケモンルギア爆誕 Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One
Movie 8	Mew and the Hero of the Wave - Lucario ミュウと波導の勇者ルカリオ Pokémon Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Movie 10	Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ Pokémon The Rise of Darkrai
SP 5	The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon 戦慄のミラージュポケモン The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
DP 94	Pachirisu's Fever! Care-taking by 2 People!? パチリスお熱です！2人でお留守番!? Doc Brock
Movie 12	Arceus - Towards the Continuum of Conquest アルセウス超克の時空へ Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Movie 13	The Ruler of Illusions Zoroark 幻影の覇者ゾロアーク Pokémon Zoroark: Master of Illusions
DP 173	Metamon Transform Battle! Which One~ is it that's Real!? メタモン・へんしんバトル！本物はドッチ～ニョ!? Dealing with a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!
DP 175	Manmoo, Pachirisu! Finish it with Ice Chandelier!! マンムー、バチリス！決めろ氷のシャンデリア！！ Opposites Interact!
Movie 15	Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
XY 86	Fire in Focus! Snap the Legend!! シャッターチャンスはファイヤー！伝説を撮れ！！ A Legendary Photo Op!
XYZ 17	Thunder and Onvern! A Furious Strike of Lightning!! サンダーとオンバーン！怒りの雷撃!! An Electrifying Rage!
Gen 1	冒険 The Adventure
Movie 20	I Choose You! キミにきめた！ I Choose You!
PM2019 40	VS Thunder! Legendary Raid Battle!! VSサンダー！伝説レイドバトル！！ A Crackling Raid Battle!
SP 9	GOTCHA! GOTCHA!
PM2019 135	Pokémon! I Am Glad I Got To Meet You! ポケモン！きみにあえてよかった！ Heroes Unite!
PM2019 136	Satoshi and Go! Setting Off Anew!! サトシとゴウ！あらたなる旅立ち！！ This Could be the Start of Something Big!
PM2023 75	The Future We've Been Entrusted, the Shine of This World 託された未来、この世界の輝き The Wonders of the World!
PM2023 85	Arrival! The Paradise of Rakua 到着！楽園ラクア The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!
PM2023 86	The Rising Volt Tacklers VS The Explorers! ライジングボルテッカーズVSエクスプローラーズ！ The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!

TCG Cards

#33: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

Promo

Type:

HP:

100

Weakness:

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#23: Zapdos

Rarity:

Promo

Type:

HP:

Resistance:

-30

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#16: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Resistance:

-30

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#15: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Resistance:

-30

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#30: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Resistance:

-30

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#15: Rocket's Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Resistance:

-30

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#19: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Resistance:

-30

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#182: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

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#44: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

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#116: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

Rare Holo EX

Type:

HP:

110

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#106: Rocket's Zapdos ex

Rarity:

Rare Holo EX

Type:

HP:

100

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#14: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

100

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#150: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

Resistance:

-30

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#48: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

100

Weakness:

+30

Resistance:

-20

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#12: Zapdos [G]

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#8: Zapdos

Rarity:

Common

Type:

HP:

100

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#41: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#7: サンダーEX

Rarity:

Type:

HP:

170

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#48: Zapdos EX

Rarity:

Rare Holo EX

Type:

HP:

170

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#46: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

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#23: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#29: Zapdos

Rarity:

Ultra Rare

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

Retreat Cost:

#42: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

110

Resistance:

-20

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#40: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

110

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#24: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

Resistance:

-20

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#48: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

110

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

Retreat Cost:

#173: Galarian Zapdos V

Rarity:

Ultra Rare

Type:

HP:

200

Weakness:

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#174: Galarian Zapdos V

Rarity:

Ultra Rare

Type:

HP:

200

Weakness:

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#80: Galarian Zapdos V

Rarity:

Holo Rare V

Type:

HP:

200

Weakness:

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#82: Galarian Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

110

Weakness:

#182: Galarian Zapdos V

Rarity:

Secret

Type:

HP:

200

Weakness:

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#29: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

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#19: Galarian Zapdos V

Rarity:

Ultra Rare

Type:

HP:

200

Weakness:

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#145: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

Double Rare

Type:

HP:

200

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

Retreat Cost:

#192: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

Ultra Rare Holo

Type:

HP:

200

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

Retreat Cost:

#202: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

Special Illustration Rare

Type:

HP:

200

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

Retreat Cost:

#65: Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

Retreat Cost:

#260: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

2 Star

Type:

HP:

130

Weakness:

+20

Retreat Cost:

#276: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

2 Star

Type:

HP:

130

Weakness:

+20

Retreat Cost:

#103: Zapdos

Rarity:

3 Diamond

Type:

HP:

100

Weakness:

+20

Retreat Cost:

#104: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

4 Diamond

Type:

HP:

130

Weakness:

+20

Retreat Cost:

#70: Team Rocket’s Zapdos

Rarity:

Rare

Type:

HP:

120

Weakness:

Resistance:

-30

Retreat Cost:

#105: Zapdos ex

Rarity:

2 Shiny

Type:

HP:

130

Weakness:

+20

Retreat Cost:

#51: Zapdos

Rarity:

3 Diamond

Type:

HP:

100

Weakness:

+20

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Voice Actors

Japanese

小西克幸 (Katsuyuki Konishi)

Event Pokemon

Title	Country	Pokémon	Start Date	End Date
Pokémon XD - Michael's Zapdos Country: United States Pokémon: Zapdos Started: 2005-10-03 Ended: 0000-00-00	United States	Zapdos	2005-10-03	0000-00-00
10th Anniversary Zapdos Country: United States Pokémon: Zapdos Started: 2006-02-25 Ended: 2006-07-22	United States	Zapdos	2006-02-25	2006-07-22
Bryant Park 10th Anniversary Zapdos Country: United States Pokémon: Zapdos Started: 2006-08-08 Ended: 2006-08-08	United States	Zapdos	2006-08-08	2006-08-08
Aldora Zapdos - Smyths Toys Country: United Kingdom Pokémon: Zapdos Started: 2016-03-22 Ended: 2016-04-11	United Kingdom	Zapdos	2016-03-22	2016-04-11
May 2016 Pokémon Trainer Club - Zapdos Country: United States Pokémon: Zapdos Started: 2016-05-03 Ended:	United States	Zapdos	2016-05-03

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Level Up Moves - Machine Moves - Egg Moves - Move Tutors

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy	USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	FRLG	E	RS	C	GS	Y	RB
Peck	35	35	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Thunder Shock	30	40	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Roost	10			85	85	85	85	57	57	57	57	57
Zap Cannon	5	120	50	99	99	92	92	92
Drill Peck	20	80	100	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	49	49	49	49	49	1	1
Thunder Wave	20		90	8	8	8	1	8	8	8	8	8	13	13	13	13	13
Detect	5			15	15	15	1	15	15	15	15	15	37	37	37	37	37
Pluck	20	60	100	22	22	22	1	22	22	22	22	22
Ancient Power	5	60	100	29	29	29	1	29	29	29	29	29
Charge	20			36	36	36	1	36	36	36	36	36	61	61	61
Agility	30			43	43	43	1	43	43	43	43	43	25	25	25	25	25	55	55
Discharge	15	80	100	50	50	50	1	50	50	50	50	50
Rain Dance	5			57	57	57	1	85	85	85	85	85
Light Screen	30			64	64	64	1	64	64	64	64	64	73	73	73	61	61	60	60
Thunder	10	110	70	78	78	78	78	78	78	78	78	78	85	85	85	73	73	51	51
Magnetic Flux	20			92	92

TM/HM Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Aerial Ace	20	60
Roar	20
Endure	10
Toxic	10		90
Giga Impact	5	150	90
Rain Dance	5
Steel Wing	25	70	90
Razor Wind	10	80	100
Swagger	15		85
Charge Beam	10	50	90
Roost	10
Sandstorm	10
Hyper Beam	5	150	90
Double Team	15
Frustration	20		100
Hidden Power	15	60	100
Volt Switch	20	70	100
Substitute	10
Confide	20
Rock Smash	15	40	100
Light Screen	30
Fly	15	90	95
Shock Wave	20	60
Facade	20	70	100
Sky Drop	10	60	100
Sunny Day	5
Return	20		100
Sleep Talk	10
Round	15	60	100
Thunder	10	110	70
Protect	10
Flash	20		100
Reflect	20
Defog	15
Secret Power	20	70	100
U-turn	20	70	100
Wild Charge	15	90	100
Swift	20	60
Thunderbolt	15	90	100
Rest	10
Snore	15	50	100
Take Down	20	90	85
Thunder Wave	20		90
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Pluck	20	60	100
Zap Cannon	5	120	50
Whirlwind	20
Rage	20	20	100
Natural Gift	15		100
Bide	10
Curse	10
Sky Attack	5	140	90
Mimic	10
Detect	5

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Air Cutter	25	60	95
Ancient Power	5	60	100
Tailwind	15
Signal Beam	15	75	100
Heat Wave	10	95	90
Endure	10
Swagger	15		85
Substitute	10
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Sleep Talk	10
Thunder Wave	20		90
Snore	15	50	100
Ominous Wind	5	60	100
Mimic	10
Swift	20	60
Thunderbolt	15	90	100
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Roost	10
Shock Wave	20	60
Sky Attack	5	140	90
Twister	20	40	100

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