In Black 2 & White 2, 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.

What is Zekrom weak to?

In Black 2 & White 2, Zekrom's biggest threats include Kyurem (Ice), Garchomp (Ground), and Kingdra (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Zekrom has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What role does Zekrom play in battle?

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.

What counters Zekrom?

In Black 2 & White 2, 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.

Zekrom - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Wallbreaker

STier

90Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Legend

HP100

Attack150

Defense120

Sp. Atk120

Sp. Def100

Speed90

Total680

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height2.9 m

Weight345.0 kg

Base XP306

Abilities

Teravolt

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

EV Yield

HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe

Strong Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.

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.

Zekrom Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ice, Ground, Dragon
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Grass, Flying, Steel
0.25x (Resist)	Electric

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

6Resist

0Immune

Score+1

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ice Ground Dragon

½xResist

Fire Water Grass Flying Steel

¼xResist

Electric

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Dragon Water Flying

How to Beat Zekrom in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 36 DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Mud-SlapLv. 8 Damage vs Zekrom Earthquake 2x 73-86% Dig 2x 58-69% Bulldoze 2x 45-53% Mud-Slap 2x 10-12% View Excadrill builds →
Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Ice FangLv. 1 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 43-51% Ice Fang 2x 24-29% Bulldoze 2x 33-39% View Gliscor builds →
Sandslash Ground	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 46 DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Sand TombLv. 23 Damage vs Zekrom Earthquake 2x 57-67% Dig 2x 46-55% Bulldoze 2x 35-41% Sand Tomb 2x 22-26% View Sandslash builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Dragon BreathLv. 25 Dragon TailTM82 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 26-31% Dragon Breath 2x 13-15% Dragon Tail 2x 13-16% Bulldoze 2x 20-24% View Onix builds →
Krokorok GroundDark	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 48 DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Sand TombLv. 13 Damage vs Zekrom Earthquake 2x 49-58% Dig 2x 39-46% Bulldoze 2x 30-36% Sand Tomb 2x 19-22% View Krokorok builds →

Black 2 & White 2 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

No Evolution

#644ZekromDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Black 2 & White 2 Zekrom Best Moveset

Best Build

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Moves

Thunderbolt and Fusion Bolt bring the raw damage. But Zekrom also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Dragon Rage

——10010Dragon

Lv 1

Thunder Fang

B659515Electric

Lv 8

Imprison

———10Psychic

Lv 15

Ancient Power

C601005Rock

Lv 22

Thunderbolt

B9510015Electric

Lv 29

Dragon Breath

—6010020Dragon

Lv 36

Slash

—7010020Normal

Lv 43

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Lv 50

Fusion Bolt

B1001005Electric

Lv 54

Dragon Claw

B8010015Dragon

Lv 64

Imprison

———10Psychic

Lv 71

Crunch

B8010015Dark

Lv 78

Thunder

B1207010Electric

Lv 85

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

Lv 92

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

Lv 100

Bolt Strike

B130855Electric

TM Moves

TM57

Charge Beam

C509010Electric

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM02

Dragon Claw

B8010015Dragon

TM82

Dragon Tail-6

B609010Dragon

TM49

Echoed Voice

—4010015Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM91

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

HM02

Fly

B909515Flying

TM52

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM01

Hone Claws

D——15Dark

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM66

Payback

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

C4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

—609510Rock

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM71

Stone Edge

B100805Rock

HM04

Strength

B8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM25

Thunder

B1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

B9510015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM72

Volt Switch

B7010020Electric

TM93

Wild Charge

B9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Zekrom doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Draco Meteor

B140905Dragon

Tutor

Dragon Pulse

B9010010Dragon

Tutor

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

Tutor

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

Tutor

Magnet Rise

D——10Electric

Tutor

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

Tutor

Roost

C——10Flying

Tutor

Signal Beam

C7510015Bug

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Tailwind

C——30Flying

Tutor

Thunder Punch

B7510015Electric

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

How to Get Zekrom in Black 2 & White 2

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 2 & White 2

Dragonspiral Tower - 7F

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Zekrom Guide

In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, Zekrom's biggest threats include Kyurem (Ice), Garchomp (Ground), and Kingdra (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Zekrom has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 2 & White 2, 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

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Sandslash Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Sand TombLv. 23 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 49-58% Sand Tomb 2x 23-28% View Sandslash builds →
Trapinch Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeLv. 21 Sand TombLv. 10 Mud-SlapLv. 13 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 49-58% Bulldoze 2x 37-44% Sand Tomb 2x 23-28% Mud-Slap 2x 11-14% View Trapinch builds →
Krokorok GroundDark	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Sand TombLv. 13 Mud-SlapLv. 19 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 41-50% Sand Tomb 2x 20-25% Mud-Slap 2x 11-14% View Krokorok builds →
Baltoy GroundPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Mud-SlapLv. 7 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 26-30% Mud-Slap 2x 9-11% View Baltoy builds →

Sandslash Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Sand TombLv. 23 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 46-54% Bulldoze 2x 35-42% Sand Tomb 2x 20-25% View Sandslash builds →
Trapinch Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Sand TombLv. 10 Mud-SlapLv. 13 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 46-54% Bulldoze 2x 35-42% Sand Tomb 2x 20-25% Mud-Slap 2x 10-12% View Trapinch builds →
Krokorok GroundDark	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Sand TombLv. 13 Mud-SlapLv. 19 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 39-47% Bulldoze 2x 31-37% Sand Tomb 2x 18-22% Mud-Slap 2x 10-12% View Krokorok builds →
Baltoy GroundPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Mud-SlapLv. 7 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 25-30% Bulldoze 2x 18-22% Mud-Slap 2x 10-12% View Baltoy builds →

Sandslash Ground	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Sand TombLv. 23 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 45-54% Bulldoze 2x 35-41% Sand Tomb 2x 22-26% View Sandslash builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 Dragon BreathLv. 25 BulldozeTM78 Sand TombLv. 37 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 25-30% Dragon Breath 2x 12-14% Bulldoze 2x 20-24% Sand Tomb 2x 12-15% View Onix builds →
Krokorok GroundDark	D
Available Moves Moves DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Sand TombLv. 13 Mud-SlapLv. 19 Damage vs Zekrom Dig 2x 40-47% Bulldoze 2x 31-37% Sand Tomb 2x 18-22% Mud-Slap 2x 9-11% View Krokorok builds →
Drilbur Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 33 DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Mud-SlapLv. 8 Damage vs Zekrom Earthquake 2x 49-58% Dig 2x 40-47% Bulldoze 2x 31-37% Mud-Slap 2x 7-9% View Drilbur builds →
Baltoy GroundPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Earth PowerLv. 37 DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Mud-SlapLv. 7 Damage vs Zekrom Earth Power 2x 31-37% Dig 2x 24-28% Bulldoze 2x 18-22% Mud-Slap 2x 9-11% View Baltoy builds →

Dragonite DragonFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves Dragon Dance Extreme Speed OutrageSTAB Fire Punch Damage vs Zekrom Extreme Speed 25-29% Outrage 2x 111-131%KO View Dragonite builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Rapid Spin Iron Head Rock Slide Damage vs Zekrom Earthquake 2x 85-100%KO Rapid Spin 14-17% Rock Slide 21-25% View Excadrill builds →
Landorus GroundFlying	A
Ground is super effective against ZekromView Landorus →
Mamoswine IceGround	B
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves EarthquakeSTAB Ice Shard Icicle Crash Superpower Damage vs Zekrom Earthquake 2x 135-159%KO Ice Shard 2x 55-64% Superpower 54-64% View Mamoswine builds →
Lapras WaterIce	C
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves Ice Beam SurfSTAB Ice Shard Thunderbolt Damage vs Zekrom Ice Beam 2x 60-70% Surf 15-18% Ice Shard 2x 20-24% Thunderbolt 5-6% View Lapras builds →