Zapdos may be based on the Native American legend of the thunderbird. The thunderbird was known for being the spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a giant bird. The beating of the wings was said to create thunder. It may also have been based on the lightning bird, a bird created from wherever lightning hits the earth. Aesthetically it may also be based of hummingbirds, due to the long beak, the rather simple wings and described violent behaviour.
Zapdos is a combination of zap and dos (Spanish for two, indicating that it is the second in the series of Kanto Legendary birds).
Thunder is literally thunder.
No: 145
English Name: Zapdos
Japanese Name: Sanda
Generation: 1
Type: Electric, Flying
Species: Electric Pokémon
Abilities: Pressure, Static (hidden ability)
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Zapdos is an avian Pokémon with predominantly yellow plumage. Black rings encircle its eyes, and it has a long, thin, light orange beak. Its wings and tail are a mass of spiky feathers, with black feathers covering the back of its wings and inner tail feathers. A large crest of spiked feathers surrounds its head. Its thighs are a khaki color, and it has anisodactyl feet ending in talons.
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 it sheds when airborne. When stricken by lightning, it gains power. Zapdos reportedly appears only during thunderstorms, and is said to live among thunderclouds. However, it is rarely seen.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokemon Blue: A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokemon Yellow: This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.
Pokemon Stadium: A legendary bird Pokémon that appears with a gigantic thunder storm. It flies with the buzz and crack of electricity.
Pokemon Gold: This legendary bird Pokémon causes savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Pokemon Silver: This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Pokemon Crystal: Legendary bird Pokémon. They say lightning caused by the flapping of its wings causes summer storms.
Pokemon Stadium 2: This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Pokemon Ruby: Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokemon Sapphire: Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokemon Emerald: Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. It gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokemon FireRed:One of the legendary bird Pokémon. While it is flying, it makes crackling and snapping sounds.
Pokemon LeafGreen: A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokemon Diamond: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.
Pokemon Pearl: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live inside thunder clouds. It can freely control thunder.
Pokemon Platinum: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokemon HeartGold: This legendary bird Pokémon cause savage thunderstorms by flapping its glittering wings.
Pokemon SoulSilver: This legendary bird Pokémon is said to appear only when a thundercloud parts into two halves.
Pokemon Black: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokemon White: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokemon Black 2: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
pokemon White 2: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokemon X: A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
Pokemon Y: A legendary Pokémon that is said to live in thunderclouds. It freely controls lightning bolts.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control electricity. It usually lives in thunderclouds. The Pokémon gains power if it is stricken by lightning bolts.
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