Zapdos Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Zapdos in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 26 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Zapdos Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! Pokedex Entry
Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon. It’s said that when Zapdos rubs its feathers together, lightning will fall immediately after.
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! Zapdos Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Zapdos via various methods in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Peck | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 8 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Drill Peck | flying | Lv. 24 |
| Thunderbolt | electric | Lv. 32 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 40 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 48 |
| Roost | flying | Lv. 56 |
| Thunder | electric | Lv. 64 |
| Sky Attack | flying | Lv. 72 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! Zapdos Locations
Zapdos can be caught in 26 locations across Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!, including Kanto Route 12 Area, Kanto Sea Route 19 Area, and Kanto Sea Route 20 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Power Plant Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 50 by catching the single available encounter with a 100% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 12 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Sea Route 19 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Sea Route 20 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56100%Common
Kanto Route 1 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 3 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 4 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 6 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 7 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 8 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 9 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 10 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 11 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 13 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 14 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 15 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 16 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 17 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 18 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Sea Route 21 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 22 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 24 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 25 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Route 23 Area
1 encounter- overworld flying specialLv. 3-56Other caught zapdos100%Common
Kanto Power Plant Area
1 encounter- only oneLv. 50100%Common