Zekrom (#0644) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk150139–222274–438

Def120112–189220–372

SpA120112–189220–372

SpD10094–167184–328

Spe9085–156166–306

Total680Higher than 99% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Ground2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric¼×Fire½×Flying½×Grass½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostPsychicDark

Abilities

Teravolt
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

2.06% of teams · rank #47 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

Bolt Strike
Dragon Dance
Substitute
Fusion Bolt

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

Usage by rating

All players2.3%
Rated 1500+2.14%
Rated 1630+2.06%
Rated 1760+2.13%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.06%

Moves

Bolt Strike72.7%
Dragon Dance64.8%
Substitute32.2%
Fusion Bolt30.7%
Draco Meteor29.9%
Dragon Tail29.7%
Scale Shot27.9%
Thunder Wave27.4%
Dragon Claw20.9%
Outrage18.3%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots29.6%
Loaded Dice20.2%
Life Orb16.1%
Leftovers15.9%
Zap Plate4.3%
Magnet3.4%

Abilities

100%

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%
Flying12.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Zekrom does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

8SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

16CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

24Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

32Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

40ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

48Fusion BoltWith Fusion Flare, inflicts double damage.ElectricPhys100100%5

56Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

64ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

72ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

80OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

88Bolt StrikeHas a 20% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys13085%5

TM / HM / TR 64

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Deep Black Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

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