Can I Catch Zapdos Before Elite Four?
Yes, you can catch Zapdos before becoming the Pokémon League Champion, and it is not necessary to beat the Elite Four to encounter it. The Legendary Birds, including Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, can be found and caught before taking on the Elite Four, but if you fail to catch one, you will have another chance after beating the Elite Four.
Catching Zapdos and Other Legendary Birds
Catching Zapdos requires careful strategy and preparation, including using the right Poké Balls and berries to increase your chances of a successful catch.
FAQs
1. What Level Can You Catch Zapdos?
Zapdos is a level 50 Pokémon that you must first defeat in a timed battle before you can catch it, and using rock-type moves, ice-type moves, or your partner Pokémon can be effective strategies to defeat it.
2. What Happens if You Can’t Catch Zapdos?
If you are unable to catch Zapdos, it will respawn at the Power Plant after you have beaten the Elite Four, giving you another chance to catch it.
3. How Do You Increase Your Chances of Catching Zapdos?
Using berries, such as Razz Berries or Golden Razz Berries, can make it easier to catch Zapdos, and bringing a Pokémon that resists Flying attacks can also be helpful.
4. How Many Ultra Balls Does it Take to Catch Zapdos?
It is recommended to have at least 30+ Ultra Balls to increase your chances of catching Zapdos, and if you accidentally faint it or run out of Poké Balls, you can reset to your save point and try again.
5. What is the Catch Rate of Zapdos with Ultra Ball?
Zapdos has a catch rate of 3, which means that using an Ultra Ball at full health with no status conditions gives you a 3.2% chance of capture.
6. Should I Use the Master Ball on Zapdos?
It is generally recommended to save the Master Ball for other Legendary Pokémon, such as Galarian Articuno, Galarian Moltres, or Galarian Zapdos, rather than using it to catch Zapdos.
7. What Are the Chances of Catching Zapdos with a Pokeball?
The chances of catching Zapdos with a Pokeball are approximately 18% if Zapdos is sleeping and has 1 HP, but each toss of the ball is an independent action.
8. Can You Catch Zapdos After it Flies Away in Let’s Go?
If Zapdos flies away, you will have to wait until you have beaten the Elite Four for it to respawn at the Power Plant, where you can try to catch it again.
9. What is the Best Pokémon to Catch Zapdos?
The best Pokémon to use to catch Zapdos are those with Electric or Ice type moves, such as Mega Diancie, Shadow Mamoswine, or Mega Tyranitar.
10. What is the Catch Rate of Zapdos Raid?
The base catch rate of Zapdos in a raid is 0.3%, and it has a high flee rate of 90%, making it a challenging catch.
11. Is Zapdos the Best Legendary Bird?
Zapdos is often considered the strongest of the Legendary Birds due to its superior typing and fewer weaknesses compared to Articuno and Moltres.
12. Can You Catch Legendaries Before Elite 4?
Yes, you can catch some Legendary Pokémon before beating the Elite Four, including Ho-oh, Lugia, Raikou, and Entei.
13. What Happens if You Beat the Elite Four 100 Times?
Beating the Elite Four 100 times in a row will allow you to free roam in the Hall of Fame room, but there are no additional rewards or benefits.
14. What Level Should I Be to Fight the Elite Four?
It is recommended to have all your Pokémon at least at level 60 or higher before facing the Elite Four, as their Pokémon are typically in this level range.
15. Do Pinap Berries Reduce Catch Rate?
Pinap Berries do not reduce the catch rate, but they can reduce the total catch probability if used instead of Golden Razz Berries, and Silver Pinap Berries can actually increase the chance of a successful catch while also doubling the candy drop.