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zekrom
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Zekrom

Deep Black Pokémon

DragonElectric

This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.

Base Stats

HP 100
Attack 150
Defense 120
Sp. Atk 120
Sp. Def 100
Speed 90
Total 680

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Deep Black Pokémon
Height 2.9 m
Weight 345.0 kg
Base Exp 306
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 3
Base Happiness 0
Gender Genderless
Habitat
Egg Groups No Eggs
Legendary Pokémon

Sprites

zekrom Front Front
zekrom Back Back
zekrom Front Shiny Front Shiny
zekrom Back Shiny Back Shiny
zekrom Official Art Official Art
zekrom Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ubers Usage: 1.0%
Hone Claws
Item
Shuca Berry
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 136
Atk 252
Spe 120
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Naughty
EVs
Atk 252
SpA 4
Spe 252
Life Orb
Moves
Outrage / Dragon Claw
Volt Switch / Tailwind
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Naughty
EVs
Atk 252
SpA 4
Spe 252
Choice Band
Item
Choice Band
Nature
Adamant / Naughty
EVs
Atk 252
SpA 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Zekrom is a force to be reckoned with in the Ubers metagame, as it possesses an excellent STAB combination along with high-Base Power moves and a great Attack stat. Immunity to paralysis makes it an excellent revenge killer along with a Choice Scarf. Zekrom can lure in Ground-types and deal damage, either for itself or for another teammate, while simultaneously forcing out nearly all Flying- and Water-types. Unfortunately, Zekrom is one of many Pokemon that struggles against Primal Groudon. Though Zekrom can deal damage to Primal Groudon, the latter's bulk makes it a tough opponent for Zekrom. Moreover, Zekrom has trouble spamming its STAB attacks because Fairy- and Ground-type Pokemon are each immune to one of them. Base 90 Speed is also not good enough, as Zekrom needs a Choice Scarf to outspeed important threats such as Arceus, Latios, Latias, and Mewtwo.

Most Used Moves

Outrage
74.3%
Roost
17.6%

Most Used Items

Life Orb
16.7%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc