Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Zekrom's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity.
Zekrom Weakness
Zekrom is weak to Ice, Ground, and Dragon. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Zekrom's overall bulk (100/120/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ground, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Grass, Flying, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Dig 2x58-69% Drill Run 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x62-74% Dig 2x51-60% Ice Fang 2x27-32% Bulldoze 2x38-45% | ||
 Golurk GroundGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Golurk builds →Earthquake 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Seismitoad builds →Earthquake 2x55-65% Dig 2x43-51% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Mud Shot 2x33-39% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x49-58% Dig 2x39-46% Bulldoze 2x30-36% Sand Tomb 2x19-22% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x46-55% Mud-Slap 2x9-12% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x44-52% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x45-55% Dig 2x35-42% Sand Tomb 2x17-21% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x48-58% Dig 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x52-61% Dig 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x46-54% Dig 2x36-43% Bulldoze 2x29-35% Sand Tomb 2x18-21% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x50-59% Dig 2x40-48% Bulldoze 2x31-38% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x52-62% Dig 2x40-48% Bulldoze 2x31-38% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
 Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Vanillite builds →Avalanche 2x22-27% Icy Wind 2x27-32% Icicle Spear 2x11-13% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x46-55% Dig 2x38-46% Bulldoze 2x28-34% Sand Tomb 2x18-22% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x50-60% Dig 2x41-48% Bulldoze 2x32-38% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x53-62% Dig 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x32-38% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Vanillite builds →Ice Beam 2x45-53% Avalanche 2x22-26% Icy Wind 2x28-34% Icicle Spear 2x12-14% | ||
 Cubchoo Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Cubchoo builds →Dig 2x24-29% Icy Wind 2x26-31% Powder Snow 2x20-24% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x44-52% Dig 2x37-43% Bulldoze 2x27-32% Sand Tomb 2x16-19% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x42-50% Dig 2x32-39% Mud Bomb 2x37-43% Bulldoze 2x25-30% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x49-58% Dig 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x31-37% Sand Tomb 2x18-22% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x49-58% Dig 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x31-37% Mud-Slap 2x7-9% | ||
 Golett GroundGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Golett builds →Earthquake 2x44-52% Bulldoze 2x27-32% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x45-53% Dig 2x37-43% Bulldoze 2x28-34% Sand Tomb 2x16-20% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x41-49% Dig 2x34-39% Mud Bomb 2x37-43% Bulldoze 2x26-32% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x48-57% Dig 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x30-36% Sand Tomb 2x18-22% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x50-59% Dig 2x40-47% Drill Run 2x40-47% Bulldoze 2x32-38% | ||
Golett GroundGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Golett builds →Earthquake 2x45-53% Bulldoze 2x28-34% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
In Black & White, Dragonite can KO Zekrom with Outrage (111-131%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (85-100%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed25-29% Outrage 2x111-131%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x85-100%KO Rapid Spin14-17% Rock Slide21-25% | ||
 Landorus Ground | A | |
Ground is super effective against ZekromView Landorus → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x135-159%KO Ice Shard 2x55-64% Superpower54-64% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Zekrom View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x60-70% Surf15-18% Ice Shard 2x20-24% Thunderbolt5-6% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Zekrom is a powerhouse with 680 total stats as a Dragon/Electric legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black & White Zekrom Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
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Moves
Most of Zekrom's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Bolt Strike and Draco Meteor, but Rock and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Zekrom in Black & White
You'll find Zekrom at Dragonspiral Tower as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Zekrom in Black & White
Zekrom Guide
In Black & White, Zekrom is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. That 150 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Teravolt is the go-to ability for Zekrom. It bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves. It's Zekrom's only ability.
Zekrom is a physical attacker with base 150 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Zekrom: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Zekrom has appeared in 8 games. Legendary Pokemon like Zekrom are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves