Type matchups
Damage Zekrom takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon/Electric type, Zekrom has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 150
- Defense
- 120
- Sp. Atk
- 120
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 680
Zekrom has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. With Attack (150) well above Sp. Atk (120), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 120 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Zekrom's only ability is Teravolt.
How to beat Zekrom
Zekrom takes 2× damage from Ground, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel, Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tapu Koko hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Zekrom's Dragon moves and resists its Electric moves. Tapu Bulu hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Zekrom's Dragon moves and resists its Electric moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Zekrom's Electric moves and resists its Dragon moves.
Evolution
Zekrom does not evolve.
Best counters to Zekrom
Other Dragon/Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zekrom weak to?
As a Dragon/Electric type, Zekrom takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Zekrom resistant to?
Zekrom resists Flying, Steel, Fire, Water, Grass and Electric (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Zekrom?
Strong type-based picks include Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu and Iron Treads, which hit Zekrom with super-effective attacks.