Zekrom Raid Guide
Weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Zekrom.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Zekrom. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Windy, Rainy
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 275
- Base Defense
- 211
- Base Stamina
- 205
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,272 | 2,827 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,365 | 2,942 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Zekrom is Dragon/Electric, weak to Ground, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Ground attackers (Groudon, Garchomp, Excadrill) and Ice/Dragon options counter it. It's beatable with 3 trainers. Zekrom is one of the best Electric attackers in the game and a respectable Master League Dragon, so it earns its stardust. Between Zekrom and Xurkitree you have your Electric needs covered for years. The black-body shiny with blue accents is a collector pick.
Zekrom resists Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Steel, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Zekrom?
The top counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482 at 35 DPS against Zekrom. Mega Rayquaza (33.8) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.6) follow.
What is Zekrom weak to?
Zekrom takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ground, Ice-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Zekrom?
2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 32.3 DPS against Zekrom). With mixed teams plan for 4 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can I beat Zekrom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Eternatus at 35 DPS. Kyurem (Black) and Landorus (Therian) are the next ones down.
Can Zekrom be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.
What weather boosts Zekrom?
Windy, Rainy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,827–2,942 CP instead of 2,272–2,365. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Zekrom worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Zekrom ranks #12 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier B). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.
What is the best moveset for Zekrom?
The counter list on this page is for beating Zekrom. For the moves Zekrom should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.