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    Zekrom

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    • windy
    • rain
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    Zekrom is a Legendary Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon, Zekrom is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, and Ice-type moves.

    Zekrom's maximum Combat Power stat is 4565 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Dragon Breath and Fusion Bolt. Zekrom encounters are boosted during Windy and Rain weather. Shiny Zekrom is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP4565 CP
    Attack275 ATK
    Defense211 DEF
    Stamina205 HP
    Buddy distance20 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Zekrom Type Chart

    Zekrom takes increased damage from:Zekrom takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Dragon
    • Fairy
    • Ground
    • Ice
    Zekrom takes reduced damage from:Zekrom takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Fire
    • Flying
    • Grass
    • Steel
    • Water
    -60.9%
    • Electric

    Zekrom's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerA TierExternal Link#53
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderCan't defend a Gym
    Dragon Dragon-type Attacker
    Dragon Breath / Outrage    		A TierExternal Link#23
    Electric Electric-type Attacker
    Charge Beam / Fusion Bolt    		S TierExternal Link#2

    Zekrom's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Zekrom's best moveset is Dragon Breath and Fusion Bolt, with 17.84 DPS (damage per second) and 364.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Rain weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Zekrom Fusion Bolt.
    • DPS17.84
    • TDO364.45
    • Weather
      • windy
      • rain
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.DragonDragon Breath ElectricFusion Bolt *17.84364.434.2
        2.DragonDragon Breath ElectricWild Charge 17.70361.634.0
        3.ElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *17.36354.733.3
        4.ElectricCharge Beam ElectricWild Charge 17.22351.933.0
        5.DragonDragon Breath DragonOutrage 16.77342.632.2
        6.ElectricCharge Beam DragonOutrage 16.13329.530.9
        7.DragonDragon Breath SteelFlash Cannon 14.06287.227.0
        8.DragonDragon Breath DarkCrunch 13.39273.625.7
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        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Zekrom's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Zekrom's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Zekrom has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • DragonDragon BreathDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy4
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy3

          Effects
          Dragon Breath has no special effects.
          See Dragon Breath details page ↗
        • ElectricCharge BeamDamage7Energy14Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage7
          Energy14
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy11

          Effects
          Charge Beam has no special effects.
          See Charge Beam details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • SteelFlash CannonDamage100Energy100Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy70

          Effects
          Flash Cannon has no special effects.
          See Flash Cannon details page ↗
        • ElectricWild ChargeDamage90Energy50Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Wild Charge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.6s - 2.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Wild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
          See Wild Charge details page ↗
        • DragonOutrageDamage110Energy50Duration4.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Outrage
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage110
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration4.0s
          Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy60

          Effects
          Outrage has no special effects.
          See Outrage details page ↗
        • DarkCrunchDamage65Energy33Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Crunch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Crunch details page ↗
        • ElectricFusion Bolt *Damage140Energy100Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Fusion Bolt
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy45

          Effects
          Fusion Bolt has no special effects.
          See Fusion Bolt details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Zekrom's has 4565 max CP (at Level 50). A Zekrom obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2217 CP to 2307 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2771 CP to 2884 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Zekrom can be found in the 1663 CP to 1731 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP4565 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1663 CP - 1731 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs2217 CP - 2307 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids2217 CP - 2307 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        2771 CP - 2884 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Zekrom Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        157 CP2179 CP3300 CP
        4422 CP5544 CP6666 CP
        7788 CP8910 CP91032 CP
        101154 CP111269 CP121384 CP
        131500 CP141615 CP151731 CP
        161846 CP171961 CP182077 CP
        192192 CP202307 CP212423 CP
        222538 CP232654 CP242769 CP
        252884 CP263000 CP273115 CP
        283231 CP293346 CP303462 CP
        313519 CP323577 CP333635 CP
        343692 CP353750 CP363808 CP
        373865 CP383923 CP393981 CP
        404038 CP414090 CP424141 CP
        434193 CP444245 CP454298 CP
        464351 CP474404 CP484457 CP
        494511 CP504565 CP

        Zekrom in the meta

        Zekrom in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        The Dragon/Electric-type Zekrom looks bold and backs it up by being a fearsome attacker in Pokémon GO. It's great in both of its types but is particularly brilliant as an Electric-type attacker. ⚡🐲

        Access to its signature move, Fusion Bolt, is mandatory to ensure optimal performance. ‼️

        💎 Zekrom’s best moveset for PvE: Charge Beam, Fusion Bolt

        ⚔️ Raids

        When not accounting for Megas and Shadows, Zekrom ranks just behind Xurkitree and Thundurus Therian in Electric-type DPS, while boasting higher TDO than both.

        As a Dragon type, it is outclassed in stats by many of its peers, mainly because Zekrom lacks Dragon Tail. That said, it is still an amazing Pokémon to have. 🙂

        🛡️ Gyms

        Legendaries can't be placed in Pokémon GO Gyms.

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        Zekrom is not usable in the Great League, and its high stats drop to mediocrity in the Ultra League, making its PvP relevance limited to the Master League.

        Sharing the same stats as Dialga, Zekrom is not surprisingly deadly in the Master League. The Electric/Dragon typing gives it widespread coverage, allowing it to handle much of the meta. Beyond demolishing Flying types, its Electric-type neutral damage threatens Steel Pokémon and even Fairies, which Zekrom is usually weak to. 🌩️

        Zekrom is built for speed, with fast-charging moves like Fusion Bolt and Crunch (both at 45 energy), making it a shield-zapping menace. ⚡

        Additionally, its moveset is flexible, allowing Zekrom to function as either a lead or a closer, adding great versatility in team building. 👌

        However, Ground types pose a serious threat, so watch out for them. Overall, Zekrom is a phenomenal Master League Pokémon that you’ll enjoy using. 🤌

        💎 Best PvP moveset: Dragon Breath, Fusion Bolt/Wild Charge, Crunch

        Mega Pokémon that boost Zekrom

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Zekrom's Dragon and Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Zekrom.

        Dragon Dragon

        Electric Electric

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Zekrom in Pokémon GO is 1.67%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 4.21% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 6.25%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-1.67%1.92%2.50%3.07%
                  Curve2.83%3.25%4.21%5.17%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                  Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 2.99%3.43%4.46%5.47%
                  Curve5.03%5.77%7.46%9.11%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 4.13%4.74%6.13%7.51%
                  Curve6.92%7.92%10.20%12.43%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Zekrom, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Pokédex information

                  Unova
                  Pokédex Number#644
                  Height2.9 m
                  Weight345 kg
                  RegionGeneration 5
                  Can be tradedAllowed
                  Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                  Base Catch Rate2%
                  Base Flee Rate0%
                  Catch rewards
                  Candy3
                  Stardust100
                  Additional Move Cost
                  Candy100
                  Stardust100000

                  Size information

                  XXSXSMXLXXL
                  Zekrom scaled to 1.0858823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Zekrom scaled to 1.1029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Zekrom scaled to 1.9558823529411764x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmZekrom scaled to 2.8088235294117645x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Zekrom scaled to 2.8941176470588235x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                  1.42 m1.45 m2.9 m4.35 m4.5 m

                  Zekrom's height ranges from 1.42 m to 4.5 m, with the average being 2.9 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                  Size bounds

                  This table shows the size bounds of Zekrom in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                  SizeLower boundUpper bound
                  XXS1.421 m1.45 m
                  4′08″4′09″
                  XS1.45 m2.9 m
                  4′09″9′06″
                  M2.175 m3.625 m
                  7′02″11′11″
                  XL3.625 m4.35 m
                  11′11″14′03″
                  XXL4.35 m4.495 m
                  14′03″14′09″

                  Encounter data

                  Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
                  Movement Timer10s
                  Jump Time2s
                  Attack Probability1.0%
                  Attack Timer29s
                  Dodge Probability1.5%
                  Dodge Duration0.0s
                  Dodge Distance1
                  Min Action Frequency1s
                  Max Action Frequency2s

                  Zekrom Pokédex entries

                  Unova
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  BlackConcealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
                  WhiteThis Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity.
                  Black 2, White 2This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.
                  X, Omega RubyThis legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.
                  Y, Alpha SapphireConcealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
                  SwordWhen the interior part of its tail spins like a motor, Zekrom can generate many bolts of lightning to blast its surroundings.
                  ShieldMythology tells us that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, their kingdoms will be razed by Zekrom’s lightning.

                  Sprites

                  Photobomb

                  Regular and Shiny Zekrom

                  Zekrom high resolution sprites

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Zekrom. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  ZekromZekromZekromZekrom

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Zekrom’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  As a Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon, Zekrom is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, and Ice-type moves.

                  What are the best moves for Zekrom in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Zekrom in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath and Fusion Bolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.839 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 364.445.

                  How does Zekrom perform in Raids?

                  Zekrom is a solid choice for many Raid battles. Ranks #53 as a Raid attacker.

                  How does Zekrom rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

                  Zekrom is a solid A-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #23. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

                  How does Zekrom rank as a Electric-type attacker?

                  Zekrom is an S-Tier Electric-type attacker, ranking at number #2 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Zekrom?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Zekrom: Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

                  What is Zekrom’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                  Zekrom’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4038 CP and 4565 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Zekrom be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Zekrom can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                  Can Zekrom Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Zekrom cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.