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Zeraora is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 600. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 44.5 kg 98.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VII Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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Mega Zeraora is the Electric-type Mega Evolution of Zeraora, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 700. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 44.5 kg 98.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 700 #2 of 1,025
- Introduced
- Gen IX Mega Dimension
Electricity sparks from the pads on its limbs. Wherever Zeraora runs, lightning flashes and thunder echoes.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: None.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 14 types
With : Electric becomes 0×
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 14 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 143); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Zeraora outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 153); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mega Zeraora outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Electric moves; Electric .
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Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.7% of teams · rank #127 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Specs- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Volt Switch
- Plasma Fists
- Hidden Power Ice
- Thunderbolt
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.4%
- 1500 weighting1.0%
- 1630 weighting0.7%
- 1760 weighting0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Volt Switch61.7%
- Plasma Fists57.8%
- Hidden Power Ice51.3%
- Thunderbolt35.5%
- Close Combat35.4%
- Aura Sphere31.3%
- Play Rough30.1%
- Knock Off25.4%
- Bulk Up21.7%
- Drain Punch16.3%
Items
Choice Specs29.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots13.4%
Life Orb13.4%
Leftovers11.8%
Choice Band6.8%
Expert Belt4.9%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe34.4%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe14.9%
- Jolly 224 Atk / 64 Def / 220 Spe10.2%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.5%
- Hasty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe3.4%
Common teammates
Tapu Lele34.7%
Ting-Lu31.0%
Sharpedo-Mega27.9%
Blaziken27.3%
Sinistcha27.2%
Landorus-Therian17.0%
Heatran15.5%
Zapdos14.1%
Checks & counters
Zamazenta67.8%
Raging Bolt63.3%
Great Tusk58.6%
Gliscor48.0%
Landorus-Therian35.8%
Lopunny-Mega46.4%
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Zeraora doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.
Zeraora doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.
Moves
Level up 18
| 1 | Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power-Up Punch100% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | ScratchNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Spark30% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 8 | Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 16 | Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 24 | SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target. | Electric | Spec | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power. | Electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 48 | Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 56 | Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 64 | Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon. | Electric | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 72 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 80 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 88 | Plasma FistsNormal moves become Electric type this turn. | Electric | Phys | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| 96 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 54
| TM00 | Mega PunchNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Mega KickNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| TM02 | Pay DayScatters coins. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| TM03 | Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM05 | Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM08 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM09 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM14 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM26 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM40 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM41 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM42 | RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target. | Fighting | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM52 | BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze. | Phys | 85 | 85% | 5 | |
| TM58 | AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM63 | Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM75 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM78 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM80 | Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target. | Electric | Spec | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Electric | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM85 | Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM90 | Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep. | Electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM97 | Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TR07 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. | Electric | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TR12 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR21 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TR24 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR31 | Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Steel | Phys | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TR37 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR39 | SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TR41 | Blaze KickHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn. | Fire | Phys | 85 | 90% | 10 |
| TR48 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR49 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR53 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TR56 | Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy. | Fighting | Spec | 80 | — | 20 |
| TR64 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TR77 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR80 | Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target. | Electric | Spec | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR85 | Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TR86 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR90 | Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Fairy | Phys | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| TR95 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Tutor 2
| Tutor | CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor | Rising Voltage2× power if target is grounded in Electric Terrain. | Electric | Spec | 70 | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Forms
Its color scheme changes from primarily yellow to primarily black, with protrusions on its body that concentrate electric energy and emit a blue light. The electric energy in its body is the equivalent of ten bolts of lightning.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide voteZeraora: #5 in Alola in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 31,691 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Thunderclap Pokémon
- Alola · Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
- Color
- Yellow
- —
Electricity sparks from the pads on its limbs. Wherever Zeraora runs, lightning flashes and thunder echoes.
ShieldIt runs as fast as lightning strikes, shredding its opponents with its high-voltage claws.
SwordIt approaches its enemies at the speed of lightning, then tears them limb from limb with its sharp claws.
Ultra MoonIt electrifies its claws and tears its opponents apart with them. Even if they dodge its attack, they’ll be electrocuted by the flying sparks.
Ultra Sun
Names around the world
- English
- Zeraora
- Japanese
- ゼラオラ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Zeraora
- Korean
- 제라오라
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 捷拉奧拉
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 捷拉奥拉
- French
- Zeraora
- German
- Zeraora
- Spanish
- Zeraora
- Italian
- Zeraora
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 Spe
- 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- 270
- Slow
- None
- 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 0
- —
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Mega Evolves in battle from Zeraora holding Zeraorite.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.