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Zeraora

Electric

It electrifies its claws and tears its opponents apart with them. Even if they dodge its attack, they’ll be electrocuted by the flying sparks.

Category
Thunderclap Pokémon
Height
1.5 m
Weight
44.5 kg
Generation
VII
Abilities
Volt Absorb

Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

ZeraoraThunderclap Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
88
AttackStrength of physical moves.
112
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
75
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
102
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
80
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
143
Base stat total 600

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Ground
×2

Resists

Electric
×0.5
Flying
×0.5
Steel
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

Mega PunchPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Pay DayPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Scatters money on the ground worth five times the user’s level.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Fire PunchPhysical · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Thunder PunchPhysical · ElectricPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ScratchPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Mega KickPhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Low KickPhysical · FightingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ThunderSpecial · ElectricPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
AgilityStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 80
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Quick AttackPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Fury SwipesPhysical · NormalPower 18Accuracy 80%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 8
RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SlashPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ReversalPhysical · FightingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
OutragePhysical · DragonPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
False SwipePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
SparkPhysical · ElectricPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Iron TailPhysical · SteelPower 100Accuracy 75%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Fake OutPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 22
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
ChargeStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
SuperpowerPhysical · FightingPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
RevengePhysical · FightingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
EndeavorPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
SnatchStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Steals the target’s move, if it’s self-targeted.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Blaze KickPhysical · FirePower 85Accuracy 90%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to burn the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Bulk UpStatus · FightingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
BouncePhysical · FlyingPower 85Accuracy 85%Details +

User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Calm MindStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Close CombatPhysical · FightingPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 96
  • Sword Shield · Machine
AssurancePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
FlingPhysical · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Aura SphereSpecial · FightingPower 80Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Drain PunchPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Focus BlastSpecial · FightingPower 120Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
DischargeSpecial · ElectricPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 64
Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Hone ClawsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 56
Electro BallSpecial · ElectricPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Low SweepPhysical · FightingPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Echoed VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Quick GuardStatus · FightingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 40
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
AcrobaticsPhysical · FlyingPower 55Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user has no held item.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Volt SwitchSpecial · ElectricPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Work UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
ElectrowebSpecial · ElectricPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Wild ChargePhysical · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 72
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Dual ChopPhysical · DragonPower 40Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits twice in one turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
SnarlSpecial · DarkPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Play RoughPhysical · FairyPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Electric TerrainStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Power-Up PunchPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Throat ChopPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Brutal SwingPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
Plasma FistsPhysical · ElectricPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

After inflicting damage, causes all Normal-type moves to become Electric-type for the remainder of the turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 43
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 88
Rising VoltageSpecial · ElectricPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

If Electric Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its power doubled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
CoachingStatus · FightingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Ultra Sun

It electrifies its claws and tears its opponents apart with them. Even if they dodge its attack, they’ll be electrocuted by the flying sparks.

Ultra Moon

It approaches its enemies at the speed of lightning, then tears them limb from limb with its sharp claws.

Sword

It runs as fast as lightning strikes, shredding its opponents with its high-voltage claws.

Shield

Electricity sparks from the pads on its limbs. Wherever Zeraora runs, lightning flashes and thunder echoes.

POKÉMON TCG

Zeraora trading cards

31 cards

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Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12