No. 0644

Zekrom

Deep Black Pokémon

Official art

Zekrom is a Dragon/Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Ice, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 680. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dragon Electric

Height: 2.9 m 9′06″
Weight: 345 kg 760.6 lbs
Base stat total: 680 #3 of 1,025
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Legendary

Pokédex entryShield

Mythology tells us that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, their kingdoms will be razed by Zekrom’s lightning.

See all 5 entries

Base stats

HP100175–207310–404

Atk150153–222274–438

Def120126–189220–372

SpA120126–189220–372

SpD100108–167184–328

Spe9099–156166–306

Total680#3 of 1,025

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 Atk.

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Type matchups

DragonElectricshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DragonFairyGroundIce

Resists

½×

FireFlyingGrassSteelWater

¼×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostPsychicDark

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 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Zekrom outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Zekrom against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Zekrom · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
142		Zekrom · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110		Zekrom · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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's moves and their effects ignore the Abilities of other Pokémon.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

2.1% of teams · rank #47 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 248 HP / 60 Atk / 180 SpD / 20 Spe
Tera Type: Electric

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games2.3%
1500 weighting2.1%
1630 weighting2.1%
1760 weighting2.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%

EV spreads

Adamant 248 HP / 60 Atk / 180 SpD / 20 Spe19.6%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe16.3%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe12.7%
Jolly 172 Atk / 84 Def / 252 Spe11.9%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.4%

Tera types

Electric38.7%
Dragon15.7%
Fairy14.0%
Flying12.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Zekrom does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15


1	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
1	Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.	Dragon	Spec	60	100%	20
1	Noble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.	Electric	Phys	65	95%	15
8	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
16	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
24	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
32	Dragon ClawNo additional effect.	Dragon	Phys	80	100%	15
40	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
48	Fusion BoltPower doubles if used after Fusion Flare this turn.	Electric	Phys	100	100%	5
56	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
64	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
72	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
80	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
88	Bolt Strike20% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	130	85%	5

TM / HM / TR 64


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM09	Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.	Electric	Phys	65	95%	15
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM44	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Phys	60	90%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Spec	70	100%	20
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM72	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Spec	—	100%	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM78	Dragon ClawNo additional effect.	Dragon	Phys	80	100%	15
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM89	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Phys	80	100%	10
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM93	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
TM100	Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.	Dragon	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM115	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TM136	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
TM147	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM156	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TM158	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM169	Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dragon	Spec	130	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10
TM200	Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.	Dragon	Phys	25	90%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM210	Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.	Electric	Phys	100	95%	15
TM222	Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.	Dragon	Phys	60	100%	15
TM226	Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.	Dragon	Status	—	—	15

Biology

Concealing itself in thunderclouds, the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom flies throughout the Unova region. Its tail spins like a motorized generator, producing large amounts of electricity, and it powers up with electricity from its tail. It appears in legends, and assists those who believe in an ideal world.

It is told that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, Zekrom will come to raze their kingdom to the ground by its powerful lightning.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#8 in Unova in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 21,477 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#33 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Deep Black Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Black

: —

Original Unova#150Updated Unova#296

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

Names around the world

English: Zekrom
Japanese: ゼクロム
Japanese (romaji): Zekrom
Korean: 제크로무
Chinese (Traditional): 捷克羅姆
Chinese (Simplified): 捷克罗姆
French: Zekrom
German: Zekrom
Spanish: Zekrom
Italian: Zekrom

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 3 Atk
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 306
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Fabled CaveStatic encounter · Lv 50

Black 2 1 area

Dragonspiral TowerStatic encounter · Lv 70

White 2 areas

Dragonspiral TowerStatic encounter · Lv 50
N's CastleStatic encounter · Lv 50

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.