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Zekrom (JP)is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dragon/Electric legendary Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth generation games Black and White as White's game mascot. It is a part of the Tao trio along with Reshiram and Kyurem. It can fuse with Kyurem to form Black Kyurem with the DNA Splicers.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Zekrom is a black, bipedal Pokémon resembling a dragon or dinosaur, with dark patches on various portions of its body. It has red sclerae, white irises, and black pupils, as well as a small horn-like protrusion on the tip of its snout. Its head sports a thundercloud-like crest tipped with light-blue coloration. There are six pairs of pointed teeth visible when its mouth is open, two in the upper jaw and four in the lower. At the base of its neck is a black, stud-like feature, and atop its shoulders are similar, larger features resembling armor padding. The bases of its wings also have such padding, and a fanned, splayed, seemingly webbed shape with a small "wing-spike" on one edge. The lower length of Zekrom's arms extenuate into splayed, seemingly webbed, somewhat baseball-mitt-like formations, with three-clawed, dark-colored hands on the undersides. The front portion of Zekrom's waist is black-colored, with its belly and thighs having thin striations down their length. Its knees are black, as are the foremost parts of its three-clawed feet and spiked heels. When its emotions surge, it enters Overdrive mode and its tail lights up with a blue light.

Zekrom's tail consists of a large, round, conical, and spiked formation, likened to an electricity generator, with a black inner portion and bands on the tip of the outside portion. This tail produces energy for its attacks and emits an anti-gravity field, allowing Zekrom to fly through the air with minimal effects from aerodynamic resistance and gravity. This tail generator is also activated when influenced by either Fusion Flare or Blue Flare, which in turn powers up Zekrom's own Fusion Bolt or Bolt Strike, its signature moves. It can cause several thunderstorms in one area, and it normally hides in thunderclouds. It is said that Zekrom holds the power to destroy the world.

In a Unovan myth about the twin heroes, Zekrom sided with the younger brother who sought ideals. Zekrom is said to be Reshiram's equal in battle, meaning neither of the two dragons can truly defeat the other. Zekrom and Rehsiram are powerful enough to destroy the region they reside in. Zekrom can transform into the Dark Stone should its body get destroyed or by Kyurem's tendril-like appendages. Zekorm can willingly transform itself back from said stone when awakened by a hero who believes in ideals. According to one myth, Zekrom uses its lightning to annihilate kingdoms of people who have lost the righteousness in their hearts.

Appearances[]

Main series[]

Pokémon spin-offs[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Zekrom appeared in the Unova Pokémon League.

In the anime[]

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Zekrom in Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom

Zekrom appeared in the first episode of Pokémon the Series: Black and White, In the Shadow of Zekrom!. It made its full appearance later on, when it appeared above the skies of Nuvema Town. Its huge lightning bolt zapped Pikachu, making him unable to use his electricity. It reappeared in Enter Iris and Axew!, where Pikachu recovered his Electric powers after being zapped again by another of Zekrom's lightning bolts.

Zekrom starred alongside Victini and Reshiram in Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom.

Zekrom briefly appeared in Pokémon Generations, under the ownership of Hilbert.

Zekrom appeared in Pokémon Evolutions, owned by N.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

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


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon White
N's Castle/Dragonspiral Tower (only one)
Pokémon Black 2
Dragonspiral Tower (only one)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Y
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Trade
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Fabled Cave (Requires a Level 100 Pokémon in the player's party.) (only one)
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World)
Pokémon Shield
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province: Area Five
Pokémon Violet
South Province: Area Five


Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 100
Attack 150
Defense 120
Sp. Attack 120
Sp. Defense 100
Speed 90
Total 680

Moveset[]

Main article: Zekrom/moveset

Gallery[]

  Main article: Zekrom/gallery

Sprites[]

Sprites
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Trivia[]

  • Zekrom has the highest base Attack and base stat total of all Electric-type Pokémon.
  • Zekrom is the heaviest Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
  • Zekrom was first revealed simultaneously alongside Reshiram on both the official English and Japanese Pokémon websites on May 28, 2010. This makes them the first two Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
  • On May 31, 2010, two weeks prior to the official revelation of Zekrom's type, Shoko Nakagawa spoke about her love of Electric-type Pokémon on her blog and mentioned that because of that, she wanted to get a Zekrom. This statement was then quickly removed.
  • Zekrom is Ken Sugimori's favorite Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White.
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