Zapdos

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==Summary==
Zapdos (Japanese: サンダー Thunder) is a dual-type Electric/Flying Legendary Pokémon. Along with Articuno and Moltres, it is one of the three Legendary Birds of Kanto.
When Zapdos flaps its glittering wings, it releases electricity that can potentially cause thunderstorms. It produces massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies; these are attributed to the lightning bolts sheds when airborne. When stricken by lightning, it gains power. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms, and is said to live among thunderclouds.
Galarian Zapdos is a Fighting/Flying regional variant of the legendary pokemon which takes a more grounded approach.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Zapdos
Origin: Pokémon
Gender: Genderless
Age: Unknown. Likely several centuries old
Classification: Legendary Pokémon, Electric Pokémon, Pokémon, Titan of Lightning, Legendary Bird, Winged Mirage | Strong Legs Pokémon
Powers and Abilities:
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|-|Mainland=Superhuman Physical Characteristics, High-level Electric Generation (Creates massive thunderstorms by just flapping the wings and brings the storms of the summer when it awakens), Absorption (Is constantly found perching in power plants, leeching electricity from the machines, Absorbs lightning bolts to gain energy, Via Lightning Rod), Healing (Enters thunderstorms to heal itself , has Self-Curer and can use Roost), True Flight, Fear Manipulation, Precognition, Statistics Amplification, Weather Manipulation, Magnetism Manipulation, Enhanced Senses, Earth Manipulation, Dynamax, Immunity to paralysis, Paralysis Inducement, Resistance to Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel, and Grass Type moves, along with Sleep Manipulation, Defense Reduction
|-|Galarian=Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Reactive Power Level (via Defiant and Reversal), Natural Weaponry, Martial Arts, Acrobatics, Statistics Amplification, Forcefield Creation, Earth Manipulation, Statistics Reduction, Attack Reflection, Dynamax, Immunity to Ground-type moves, Resistance to Fighting, Bug, Grass, and Dark-type moves
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Attack Potency: Large Island level (Comparable to Moltres and Articuno, incapacitated Lugia with their aid, Galarian variant should compare to its mainland counterpart)
Speed: At least FTL, likely higher (Far superior to non-legendary Pokémon like Charizard)
Lifting Strength: Unknown
Striking Strength: Large Island level
Durability: Large Island level
Stamina: Superhuman (The average pokemon is hardwired for battle and can go on fighting for lots of time despite being injured. Capable of spending a day on foot while fighting hordes of enemies in mystery dungeons with little to no breaks)
Range: Standard melee range normally. Hundreds of kilometers with large-scale attacks like Thunder and Rain Dance | Standard Melee Range, Hundreds of Kilometers with Ancient Power
Standard Equipment: Bright Powder (Mainland only; Decreases accuracy of incoming moves by 10%)
Intelligence: Below Average normally (Capable of coherent speech between other Pokémon, a degree of understanding of commands and social situations, and can solve minor puzzles, though still mostly driven by instinct), Gifted in battle (Should be superior to 3rd stage Pokémon who are able to consistently fight the likes of Machamp which have mastered all martial arts, as well as Alakazam)
Weaknesses:
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Feats:
Can quickly cross Sinnoh.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
Abilities
* Pressure: Mainland only. Zapdos makes the opponent expend twice as much energy, tiring them out twice as quickly.
* Static: Mainland only. Physical contact with Zapdos may cause paralysis.
* Lightning Rod: Mainland only. Zapdos becomes a living lightning rod, drawing all electricity and lightning based attacks towards him. It is immune to any of the negative effects these attacks would incur, channeling the energy from this electricity into its own ranged attacks, greatly upping their potency in the process.
* Defiant: Galarian only. Galarian Zapdos' Attack increases when its stats are lowered
Mainland Moves
* Thunderbolt: Zapdos fires off a bolt of electricity that may cause paralysis.
* Magnetic Flux: Zapdos manipulates electromagnetism to increase the defense and special defense of those with the Plus and/or Minus Ability.
* Detect: Zapdos sees its opponent's next move and dodges it.
* Ancient Power: Zapdos manipulates nearby rocks with an ancient power and hurls them at the opponent. This may raise all of Zapdos's stats.
* Rain Dance: Zapdos causes it to rain. This increases the power of Water Type moves and decreases the power of Fire Type moves. It also increases the accuracy of Thunder and Hurricane.
* Thunder: Zapdos fires off a massive bolt of electricity from its body that can cause paralysis. Its accuracy increases in the rain.
* Charge: Zapdos charges up electricity boosting its special defense. It also boosts the power of Zapdos's next attack should it be an Electric Type move.
* Thunder Wave: Zapdos discharges some electricity to paralyze the opponent.
* Peck: Zapdos pecks the opponent with its beak.
* Thunder Shock: Zapdos fires off a small bolt of electricity that may paralyze the opponent.
* Pluck: Zapdos plucks the opponent with its beak eating their held berry in the process.
* Agility: Zapdos relaxes and lightens its body to increase its speed.
* Discharge: Zapdos discharges electricity in a wide area hitting multiple opponents and allies. It may also cause paralysis.
* Light Screen: Zapdos sets up a psychic protective screen around itself and its allies to halve the damage of special attacks.
* Drill Peck: Zapdos rotates like a drill and drills into the opponent with its beak.
* Roost: Zapdos roosts to heal itself. This move also grounds it while it heals.
* Zap Cannon: Zapdos fires off a powerful ball of electricity that also paralyzes the opponent.
* Charge Beam: Zapdos gathers an orb of yellow electricity and then fires it as a beam. It has a decent chance to boost its special attack.
* Leer: Zapdos leers at the opponent to reduce their defense.
* Sky Attack: Zapdos coats its body with energy and charges at the opponent. It has a high chance of dealing critical damage and/or causing the opponent to flinch.
* Brave Bird: Zapdos covers its body in a blue flame-like energy and charges at the opponent with extreme force. This causes recoil damage to Zapdos.
Galarian Moves
* Peck: Galarian Zapdos pecks the opponent with its beak.
* Focus Energy: Galarian Zapdos takes a deep breath and focuses to raise its critical-hit ratio.
* Rock Smash: Galarian Zapdos smashes the opponent like it would a rock. This has a chance to lower the opponent's defense.
* Light Screen: Galarian Zapdos sets up a psychic protective screen around itself and its allies to halve the damage of special attacks.
* Pluck: Galarian Zapdos plucks the opponent with its beak eating their held berry in the process.
* Agility: Galarian Zapdos relaxes and lightens its body to increase its speed.
* Ancient Power: Galarian Zapdos manipulates nearby rocks with an ancient power and hurls them at the opponent. This may raise all of Galarian Zapdos's stats.
* Brick Break: Galarian Zapdos attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect
* Drill Peck: Galarian Zapdos rotates like a drill and drills into the opponent with its beak.
* Quick Guard: Galarian Zapdos creates a barrier that prevents it from being hit solely with moves that attempt to go first (simply being faster or using a speed-boosting technique, like Pikachu's Agility, doesn't count), and nothing else. This move lowers in use unless a move is used in between. However, in the anime, the move blocks all moves regardless, and in Mystery Dungeon, it blocks any move from more than one space away.
* Thunderous Kick: Galarian Zapdos overwhelms its target with lightning-like movements before delivering a kick which may lower the target's defense
* Bulk Up: Galarian Zapdos tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
* Counter: Galarian Zapdos takes a physical hit, and does double damage back.
* Detect: Galarian Zapdos sees its opponent's next move and dodges it.
* Close Combat: Galarian Zapdos rushes the opponent with no regards to defense. It does massive damage, but lowers defense and special defense in the process.
*Reversal: Galarian Zapdos uses an attack that does more damage the worse off it is.
==Gallery==
File:Lugia vs articuno vs zapdos vs moltres-1
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Moltres (Pokémon) Moltres' Profile (Galarian Moltres was used, speed was unequalized, and both were bloodlusted)
Losses:
Inconclusive:
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