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title: "Zekrom (#0644): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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#0644 · Unova · Generation 5 · legendary

# Zekrom

Deep Black Pokémon · Dragon/Electric-type

![Zekrom official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/644.webp)

Zekrom is a [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon)/[Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric)-type Pokémon, the Deep Black Pokémon, number 644 (#0644) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 5 and comes from the [Unova](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) region. It is 2.9 m tall and weighs 345 kg.

Zekrom is the Deep Black Pokémon, a thunderstorm-coloured dragon with a generator in its tail powerful enough, the Pokédex says, to scorch the world. Unova's legends say it was once one dragon with Reshiram, and it backs people who dream of an ideal world.

## How to pronounce Zekrom

Zekrom is pronounced **ZEK-rom**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Zekrom said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/644.mp3)

In Japanese it is ゼクロム.

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Zekrom is a black, armoured dragon, 2.9 m tall and 345 kg, with a thundercloud-like crest tipped in pale blue and red-and-white eyes. Its wings are padded and webbed, and its tail is a spiked cone holding the generator. It has no gender. Bulbapedia says its tail lights up blue when its emotions surge.

### Behaviour

Zekrom is a figure of legend rather than a Pokémon people meet. The Pokédex says it hides inside lightning clouds as it flies across Unova, and that its tail makes electricity; when the inside of that tail spins like a motor, it blasts everything around it with bolts. Myth says it razes the kingdoms of people who lose the righteousness in their hearts. Bulbapedia adds that if its body is destroyed it becomes the Dark Stone, which a hero who believes in ideals can wake again.

### Habitat

Zekrom has no listed habitat; Unova's legends place it in the region's distant past. In The Indigo Disk, one waits in Paldea's South Province once you take a Zekrom Treat from Snacksworth, and it otherwise arrives by trade or HOME. Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Legends: Z-A.

### Powers

Its only Ability is Teravolt, which lets its moves ignore Abilities that would block them; only Zekrom and Black Kyurem can have it. Its signature move is Bolt Strike, learnt at level 88 in Scarlet and Violet, and it also learns Fusion Bolt. The DNA Splicers fuse it with Kyurem into Black Kyurem. With base Attack 150 and Defense 120, it is a heavy-hitting physical attacker.

### Name origin

Zekrom comes from the Japanese 黒 kuro, 'black'. Ken Sugimori has said the 'Ze' was chosen as a harder, stronger sound than Reshiram's 'Re', for a powerful character. The Japanese name is Zekrom (ゼクロム).

### Design inspiration

Zekrom's Japanese category means 'Black Yin Pokémon', one half of the yin and yang pairing that Bulbapedia sees in it and Reshiram. Its tail is described as based on an electric turbine, its crest seems to echo a thundercloud, and its body may blend a European dragon with a theropod dinosaur. Junichi Masuda has said it was meant to have four hands. These are fan readings except where a developer is named.

### In the games

Zekrom is the cover Legendary of Pokémon White, where you awaken it as your own near the end of the story; in Black a rival uses it against you. In Black 2, N's Zekrom returns, and after the story you can battle him again and catch it at Dragonspiral Tower.

### In the anime

Zekrom debuted in the opening of the Unova series' first episode, 'In The Shadow of Zekrom!', and later zapped Ash's Pikachu so hard that it could no longer use Electric moves. Another bolt in 'Enter Iris and Axew!' restored them.

### Fun facts

- At 345 kg, Zekrom outweighs every other Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
- Bulbapedia says Zekrom is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon from Black and White.
- Reshiram and Zekrom were the first Pokémon given Full Art cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, in the Black and White set.
- Both also appeared in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010, alongside Pikachu and a Poké Ball.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Zekrom (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Zekrom_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Zekrom (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/zekrom/)

## Base stats

- HP: **100**
- Attack: **150**
- Defense: **120**
- Sp. Atk: **120**
- Sp. Def: **100**
- Speed: **90**

Zekrom’s base stat total is **680**. Its highest stat is Attack.

## Type matchups

### What is Zekrom weak to?

Zekrom takes extra damage from [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (2×), [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (2×), [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon) (2×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (2×) moves.

It resists [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (¼×), [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (½×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (½×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (½×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (½×).

## Evolution

Zekrom does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

## Abilities

- [Teravolt](https://pokee.si/abilities/teravolt): Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent moves.

## Moves

### Moves Zekrom learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Dragon Breath](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-breath) | Dragon | Special | 60 |
| 1 | [Ancient Power](https://pokee.si/moves/ancient-power) | Rock | Special | 60 |
| 1 | [Thunder Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-fang) | Electric | Physical | 65 |
| 1 | [Noble Roar](https://pokee.si/moves/noble-roar) | Normal | Status | — |
| 8 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 |
| 16 | [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch) | Dark | Physical | 80 |
| 24 | [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt) | Psychic | Physical | 80 |
| 32 | [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw) | Dragon | Physical | 80 |
| 40 | [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt) | Electric | Special | 90 |
| 48 | [Fusion Bolt](https://pokee.si/moves/fusion-bolt) | Electric | Physical | 100 |
| 56 | [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice) | Normal | Special | 90 |
| 64 | [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder) | Electric | Special | 110 |
| 72 | [Imprison](https://pokee.si/moves/imprison) | Psychic | Status | — |
| 80 | [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage) | Dragon | Physical | 120 |
| 88 | [Bolt Strike](https://pokee.si/moves/bolt-strike) | Electric | Physical | 130 |

### TM moves (64)

Zekrom can learn 64 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Thunder Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-fang), [Charge Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/charge-beam), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Dragon Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-tail), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Volt Switch](https://pokee.si/moves/volt-switch), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Electro Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/electro-ball), [Reflect](https://pokee.si/moves/reflect), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw), [Thunder Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-wave), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Body Press](https://pokee.si/moves/body-press), [Imprison](https://pokee.si/moves/imprison), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Fly](https://pokee.si/moves/fly), [Dragon Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-dance), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch), [Tailwind](https://pokee.si/moves/tailwind), [Shadow Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-ball), [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock), [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Earth Power](https://pokee.si/moves/earth-power), [Electric Terrain](https://pokee.si/moves/electric-terrain), [Wild Charge](https://pokee.si/moves/wild-charge), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder), [Draco Meteor](https://pokee.si/moves/draco-meteor), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Roar](https://pokee.si/moves/roar), [Charge](https://pokee.si/moves/charge), [Haze](https://pokee.si/moves/haze), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Weather Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/weather-ball), [Dual Wingbeat](https://pokee.si/moves/dual-wingbeat), [Scale Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/scale-shot), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Supercell Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/supercell-slam), [Breaking Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/breaking-swipe), [Dragon Cheer](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-cheer).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: genderless.
- Egg groups: Undiscovered.
- Egg cycles: 120 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 15,360).
- Catch rate: 3 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 0.
- Growth rate: Slow (1,250,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 3 Attack effort values.
- Base experience yield: 306.

## Pokédex entries

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)*

Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail. *(Black, Y, Alpha Sapphire)*

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)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: ゼクロム
- **Romaji**: Zekrom
- **French**: Zekrom
- **German**: Zekrom
- **Spanish**: Zekrom
- **Italian**: Zekrom
- **Korean**: 제크로무
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 捷克罗姆
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 捷克羅姆

## Trivia

- Highest Attack among Electric types: 150.
- Highest Defense among Electric types: 120.
- Highest base stat total among Electric types: 680.
- Highest Attack among Dragon types: 150, shared with 1 other.
- Heaviest Pokémon in Gen 5: 345 kg.
- Highest Attack among Gen 5 Pokémon: 150.
- Highest base stat total among Gen 5 Pokémon: 680, shared with 1 other.
- Heaviest Electric type in Gen 5: 345 kg.
- Tallest Electric type in Gen 5: 2.9 m.
- Highest Attack among Electric types in Gen 5: 150.
- Highest Defense among Electric types in Gen 5: 120.
- Highest Sp. Def among Electric types in Gen 5: 100.
- Highest base stat total among Electric types in Gen 5: 680.
- Heaviest Dragon type in Gen 5: 345 kg.
- Highest Attack among Dragon types in Gen 5: 150.
- Highest Defense among Dragon types in Gen 5: 120.
- Highest base stat total among Dragon types in Gen 5: 680, shared with 1 other.
- Taller than 95% of all Pokémon (2.9 m).
- Heavier than 97% of all Pokémon (345 kg).
- Base stat total 680, ranked #3 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is Attack, ranked #5 of 1,025.
- One of 4 Pokémon that are both Dragon and Electric.
- One of 51 black Pokémon.
- Number 151 of 156 Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova).
- Can learn 70 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 3: about 0.4% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 5 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Zekrom (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Zekrom_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Zekrom (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/zekrom/).
- Pronunciation (ZEK-rom): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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