Type matchups
Damage Zeraora takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Zeraora has 1 weakness, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
- Volt Absorb (always, already counted above): Electric ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 88
- Attack
- 112
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 102
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 143
- Total
- 600
Zeraora has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (143). Its Attack (112) and Sp. Atk (102) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 143 beats 99% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 88 HP, 75 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Zeraora's only ability is Volt Absorb.
How to beat Zeraora
Zeraora takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Flying and Steel moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Zeraora's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Zeraora's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Zeraora's Electric moves.
Evolution
Zeraora does not evolve.
Best counters to Zeraora
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zeraora weak to?
As an Electric type, Zeraora takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Zeraora resistant to?
Zeraora resists Flying and Steel moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Zeraora?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Zeraora with super-effective attacks.