Zekrom
Dragon/Electric-type, Generation 5. Ranked #20 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Charge Beam Fusion Bolt 16.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fusion Bolt is an Elite TM move. Fusion Bolt costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Zekrom takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 691
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,307 CP
Zekrom moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam Best STAB | Electric | 7 | 14 | 1.0s | 7 | 14 |
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Wild Charge STAB | Electric | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Fusion Bolt Best STAB Elite | Electric | 140 | 100 | 2.0s | 70 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Beam | Electric | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2.50 | 5.50 |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Fusion Bolt | Electric | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Zekrom runs Charge Beam with Fusion Bolt — 16.3 DPS and 352 TDO as a Electric-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Charge Beam builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Fusion Bolt is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Zekrom places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | #20 | C | 16.3 | 352 | Charge Beam Fusion Bolt |
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Zekrom raid guide
Best counters against Zekrom
Use Zekrom against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Zekrom
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 104 | 3,490 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 104 | 3,779 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,827 | 2,942 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,718 | 1,788 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,272 | 2,365 |
Is Zekrom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #20 as a Electric-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Zekrom is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (275), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 57 |
| Lv 2 | 179 |
| Lv 3 | 300 |
| Lv 4 | 422 |
| Lv 5 | 544 |
| Lv 6 | 666 |
| Lv 7 | 788 |
| Lv 8 | 910 |
| Lv 9 | 1,032 |
| Lv 10 | 1,154 |
| Lv 11 | 1,269 |
| Lv 12 | 1,384 |
| Lv 13 | 1,500 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,615 |
| Lv 15 | 1,731 |
| Lv 16 | 1,846 |
| Lv 17 | 1,961 |
| Lv 18 | 2,077 |
| Lv 19 | 2,192 |
| Lv 20 | 2,307 |
| Lv 21 | 2,423 |
| Lv 22 | 2,538 |
| Lv 23 | 2,654 |
| Lv 24 | 2,769 |
| Lv 25 | 2,884 |
| Lv 26 | 3,000 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,115 |
| Lv 28 | 3,231 |
| Lv 29 | 3,346 |
| Lv 30 | 3,462 |
| Lv 31 | 3,519 |
| Lv 32 | 3,577 |
| Lv 33 | 3,635 |
| Lv 34 | 3,692 |
| Lv 35 | 3,750 |
| Lv 36 | 3,808 |
| Lv 37 | 3,865 |
| Lv 38 | 3,923 |
| Lv 39 | 3,981 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,038 |
| Lv 41 | 4,090 |
| Lv 42 | 4,141 |
| Lv 43 | 4,193 |
| Lv 44 | 4,245 |
| Lv 45 | 4,298 |
| Lv 46 | 4,351 |
| Lv 47 | 4,404 |
| Lv 48 | 4,457 |
| Lv 49 | 4,511 |
| Lv 50 | 4,565 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0644
- Height
- 2.90 m
- Weight
- 345.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Game ID
- V0644_POKEMON_ZEKROM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zekrom in Pokemon GO?
Zekrom's best moveset is Charge Beam (fast) with Fusion Bolt (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Electric-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Zekrom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Zekrom takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Zekrom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Zekrom reaches 4,565 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,038 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Zekrom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Zekrom shows 2,307 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,884 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Zekrom in Pokemon GO?
Zekrom spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Zekrom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Zekrom depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.