Zekrom (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Zekrom (disambiguation).

Zekrom Deep Black Pokémon ゼクロム Zekrom #644 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dragon Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Teravolt Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 9'06" 2.9 m Zekrom 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 760.6 lbs. 345.0 kg Zekrom 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 306	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Zekrom 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Zekrom (Japanese: ゼクロム Zekrom) is a dual-type Dragon/Electric Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Zekrom is the game mascot of Pokémon White.

Along with Reshiram and Kyurem, it is a member of the Tao trio, which exists in the legends of the Unova Region.

Zekrom fuses with Kyurem using the DNA Splicers to become Black Kyurem.

Biology

Zekrom in Overdrive mode

Zekrom is a black, bipedal Pokémon resembling a dragon or dinosaur, with dark patches on various portions of its body. It has red sclerae, white irises, and black pupils, as well as a small horn-like protrusion on the tip of its snout. Its head sports a thundercloud-like crest tipped with light-blue coloration. There are six pairs of pointed teeth visible when its mouth is open, two in the upper jaw and four in the lower. At the base of its neck is a black, stud-like feature, and atop its shoulders are similar, larger features resembling armor padding. The bases of its wings also have such padding, and a fanned, splayed, seemingly webbed shape with a small "wing-spike" on one edge. The lower length of Zekrom's arms extenuate into splayed, seemingly webbed, somewhat baseball-mitt-like formations, with three-clawed, dark-colored hands on the undersides. The front portion of Zekrom's waist is black-colored, with its belly and thighs having thin striations down their length. Its knees are black, as are the foremost parts of its three-clawed feet and spiked heels. When its emotions surge, it enters Overdrive mode and its tail lights up with a blue light.

Zekrom's tail consists of large, round, conical and spiked formation, likened to an electricity generator, with a black inner portion and bands on the tip of the outside portion. This tail produces energy for its attacks and emits an anti-gravity field, allowing Zekrom to fly through the air with minimal effects from aerodynamic resistance and gravity. It can cause several thunderstorms in one area, and it normally hides in thunderclouds. In a Unova myth about the twin heroes, Zekrom sided with the younger brother who sought for ideals. According to one myth, Zekrom uses its lightning to annihilate kingdoms of people who have lost the righteousness in their hearts. It is a genderless species. It is the only Pokémon that can learn Bolt Strike, though it is commonly associated with the move Fusion Bolt.

In the anime

In the main series

Zekrom in the anime

Major appearances

Zekrom (M14)

Zekrom appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In the former, it is controlled by Damon, while in the latter, it is controlled by Ash. Along with Reshiram, Zekrom can speak through telepathy.

Zekrom (recurring)

Zekrom debuted in a cameo in the opening sequence of In The Shadow of Zekrom!. It made its full appearance later on, where it appeared above the skies of Nuvema Town. Its huge lightning bolt zapped Pikachu, making it unable to use its electricity. It reappeared in Enter Iris and Axew!, where Pikachu recovered its Electric powers after being zapped again by another of Zekrom's lightning bolts.

Zekrom made further appearances in flashbacks throughout Pokémon the Series: Black & White.

Its only known move is Thunder.

Minor appearances

A Zekrom appeared in a fantasy in Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!.

A Zekrom appeared in the beginning of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where it was summoned by a Hoopa Unbound in Dahara City one hundred years prior to the events of the movie, alongside a Reshiram and Regigigas. The three fought Hoopa, but were easily defeated and sent back through portals to their original homes.

A Zekrom appeared in JN046 where it got pulled out of one of Hoopa's Ring.

In Pokémon Generations

Zekrom in Pokémon Generations

Zekrom briefly appeared at the end of The King Returns, under the ownership of Hilbert.

In the GOTCHA! music video

A Zekrom briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of either Hilbert or Hilda.

In the manga

Zekrom in Pokémon Adventures

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

Monta was revealed to have caught a Zekrom sometime before The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!.

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Zekrom (M14)

Zekrom is a major character in the manga adaptation of White—Victini and Zekrom by Momota Inoue.

In the Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ manga

A Zekrom appeared in ANL5.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners manga

A silhouette of a Zekrom appeared in a fantasy in BWGP01.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

A Zekrom appeared in The King's Identity...!!, under the ownership of N.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Tao trio (Adventures)

Zekrom debuted in an image while the Shadow Triad plot to steal the Dark Stone from Clay. N awakened it from the stone and it is currently with him. It first appeared in Defeating Stoutland.

In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

N befriended a Zekrom atop Dragonspiral Tower and used it to enforce his ideal of turning Unova into a country where only Pokémon reside.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Ryouga uses a Burst Heart with a Zekrom inside of it to Burst, allowing him to use the abilities that the Pokémon possesses.

In the TCG

Main article: Zekrom (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Zekrom appears on the Unova Pokémon League stage, where it will cover itself in a ball of lightning and hit the stage. Any fighters it touches will be damaged and if it hits the side of the stage, the stage will be tipped. It will also destroy the steps attached to the stage, if there are any.

Trophy information

Zekrom's jet-black body contrasts sharply with the pure white of Reshiram, but the two do have some similarities: both are Legendary Pokémon said to have world- destroying powers. Zekrom's tail acts as a generator that can scorch the world with lightning, but it is said to assist those who wish to build an ideal world.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Zekrom appears as a Spirit, as well as retaining its role on the Unova Pokémon League stage.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #150 Unova B2W2: #296 Black Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail. White This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity. Black 2 This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world. Y Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail. Omega Ruby This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world. Alpha Sapphire Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sword When the interior part of its tail spins like a motor, Zekrom can generate many bolts of lightning to blast its surroundings. Shield Mythology tells us that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, their kingdoms will be razed by Zekrom's lightning.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black Trade, Event White N's Castle or Dragonspiral Tower* (only one) Black 2 Dragonspiral Tower (only one) White 2 Trade
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Trade Alpha Sapphire Fabled Cave (Requires a Level 100 Pokémon in the player's party.) (only one)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Trade Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Shield Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: All (Random Legendary Encounter) PokéPark 2 Wish Park Conquest Violight (special) MD GTI Obsidian Edge* Rumble U Sealed Door: The Place to Return To, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale (Reward)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 4 Shuffle Event: Zekrom Appears Rumble World White Ruins: Ivory Pillar (Special Boss) Super MD Sky Ruins Picross Area 20: Stage 14

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
B	Ash's Zekrom	Japanese	Japan	100	July 9, 2011 July 16 to September 30, 2011
B	Ash's Zekrom	Korean	South Korea	100	December 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012
B	Dutch Spring 2012 Zekrom	English	The Netherlands	100	February 18, 2012
B	Spring 2012 Zekrom	English	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to April 8, 2012
B	Spring 2012 Zekrom	French	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to 25, 2012
B	Spring 2012 Zekrom	German	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to April 8, 2012
B	Spring 2012 Zekrom	Italian	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to April 8, 2012
B	Spring 2012 Zekrom	Spanish	Wi-Fi	100	March 10 to April 8, 2012
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom	PAL region	Nintendo Network	60	October 5 to 21, 2018
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom	PAL region	Nintendo Network	100	October 5 to 21, 2018
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	60	October 5 to 21, 2018
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	100	October 5 to 21, 2018
S	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom	American region	Online	60	October 12, 2018 to 28 January, 2019
US	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom	American region	Online	100	October 12, 2018 to 28 January, 2019
US	Korean League Final Season Zekrom	all	South Korea	100	June 8 to 9, 2019

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Dragon Gem (100%)	Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Defense: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 680	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ¼× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 011 Noble Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 011 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 088 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 1616 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 2424 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 3232 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15 4848 Fusion Bolt Electric Physical 100100 100100% 5 5656 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 6464 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 7272 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 8080 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 8888 Bolt Strike Electric Physical 130130 08585% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zekrom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zekrom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM30 TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM46 TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM99 TM99 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR47 TR47 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR51 TR51 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR80 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zekrom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zekrom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zekrom in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zekrom in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zekrom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zekrom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130 90% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Scale Shot Dragon Physical 25 90% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zekrom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zekrom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 V VI VII Defog Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Dragon Rage × Dragon Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 V VI VII Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Roost Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 V VI VII Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zekrom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zekrom × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: Zekrom is watching over PokéPark and Wish Park. Zekrom seeks for ideals and wishes for a strong and noble world.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Bolt Strike Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Teravolt Defense: ★★★★ Speed: ★★★★★ Does not evolve into or from anything Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobunaga
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dragon Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 80 - 145 20 #421 Block Smash+ Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Block Smash++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 205 Base Attack: 275 Base Defense: 211 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Charge Beam Charged Attacks: Outrage, Wild Charge, Flash Cannon, Crunch

Evolution

Unevolved Zekrom  Dragon  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Zekrom images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Reshiram and Zekrom at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010

Zekrom in Pokémon Battle Chess

• In games prior to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Zekrom has a catch rate of 45. This is likely due to it being a required capture during the storyline of Pokémon Black and White.
• Zekrom was first revealed simultaneously alongside Reshiram on both the official English and Japanese Pokémon websites on May 28, 2010. This makes them the first two Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
• On May 31, 2010, two weeks prior to the official revelation of Zekrom's type, Shōko Nakagawa spoke about her love of Electric-type Pokémon on her blog and mentioned that because of that, she wanted to get a Zekrom. This statement was then quickly removed.
• Zekrom has the highest base Attack and base stat total of all Electric-type Pokémon.
• Zekrom is the heaviest Pokémon introduced in Generation V and the heaviest Electric-type Pokémon.
• Zekrom, as well as Reshiram, made an appearance alongside Pikachu and a Poké Ball in 2010's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
• Zekrom is Ken Sugimori's favorite Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White.
• In the Generation V games, Zekrom, Reshiram and Kyurem use different variations of the same battle theme. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, however, Zekrom's version (featuring electric sound effects) is used for all three Pokémon.
• Zekrom appears in Pokémon Battle Chess. Alongside Reshiram, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (three in Zekrom's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.

Origin

Zekrom and its counterpart Reshiram are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism, directly referenced by Zekrom's Japanese species: the Black Yin Pokémon. According to Ken Sugimori, Zekrom was designed to have a tougher and more masculine design to contrast to Reshiram's light, airy, feminine design. While the black design matches Zekrom's yin species names (yin being characterized by dark), its masculine design contrasts with yin (yin being characterized as feminine). Zekrom's tail, the center point of its design, is based on an electric turbine. Additionally, Zekrom has a more mechanical, man-made appearance contrasting with Reshiram's organic appearance.

Appearance-wise, it somewhat resembles a mid-sized to large theropod dinosaur, such as Allosaurus or Tyrannosaurus, and a European dragon. The crest on its head seems to be based on a thundercloud. The mythology about how Zekrom and Reshiram came about, regarding two brothers infighting, also bears some similarities to Romulus and Remus or Cain and Abel. There is also some resemblance to the Zoroastrian belief of two equally powerful deities, one representing light and truth, and the other representing lies and darkness. In this case, Zekrom can be taken to resemble Angra Mainyu, as opposed to Reshiram resembling Ahura Mazda, although Zekrom is not evil; rather it is an equally powerful opposing Legendary Pokémon.

Name origin

Zekrom is derived from 黒 kuro (black). Ken Sugimori has also stated that Ze was used because it was a harder, stronger sound than Reshiram's Re, and Zekrom is a "powerful, strong character."

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゼクロム Zekrom Contains 黒 kuro French Zekrom Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Zekrom Same as English/Japanese name German Zekrom Same as English/Japanese name Italian Zekrom Same as English/Japanese name Korean 제크로무 Zekrom Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 捷克羅姆 / 捷克罗姆 Jiékèluómǔ Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages Greek Ζεκρομ Zekrom Transcription of English name Russian Зекром Zekrom Transcription of English name Thai เซครอม Zekrom Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Zekrom (M14)
• Tao trio
• Tao trio (Adventures)
• Legendary Pokémon

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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