Zekrom Pokémon GO is a powerful Dragon and Electric-type Legendary Pokémon with an available shiny form, an exclusive Charged Attack and an important role in creating Black Kyurem. Its high Attack, strong Electric-type damage and Master League potential make Zekrom one of the most useful Legendary Pokémon from the Unova region.
Zekrom
Deep Black Pokémon
When the interior part of its tail spins like a motor, Zekrom can generate many bolts of lightning to blast its surroundings.
This Zekrom Pokémon GO guide covers its best moveset, shiny availability, maximum CP, raid counters, weaknesses, Master League performance, Fusion Bolt and how Zekrom is used to obtain Black Kyurem.
Zekrom at a glance
- Type
- DRAGONELECTRIC
- Weak to
- ICE2×GROUND2×DRAGON2×FAIRY2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 150
Zekrom Pokémon GO quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pokédex number | #644 |
| Type | Dragon and Electric |
| Classification | Legendary Pokémon |
| Shiny available | Yes |
| Evolves | No |
| Maximum CP | 4,565 at Level 50 |
| Best Electric moveset | Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt |
| Best Dragon moveset | Dragon Breath and Outrage |
| Main uses | Electric raids, Master League and Black Kyurem fusion |
| Weaknesses | Dragon, Fairy, Ground and Ice |
| Weather boost | Rain and Windy |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
Zekrom has 275 Attack, 211 Defense and 205 Stamina in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,038 CP at Level 40 and 4,565 CP at Level 50, giving it the stats needed to compete as both an Electric-type raid attacker and a Master League Pokémon.
Can Zekrom be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, shiny Zekrom is available in Pokémon GO.
Shiny Zekrom is similar to the regular version at first glance, but its normally dark body takes on a slightly greener appearance. The most noticeable difference appears when its tail and other electrically charged sections glow, changing from blue to green.
Shiny Zekrom was first released in Pokémon GO during the December 2021 return of Reshiram and Zekrom to five-star raids.
Trainers can encounter shiny Zekrom after eligible five-star Raid Battles when its shiny form is enabled. Shiny availability does not guarantee that every future Zekrom encounter will come from raids, but raids remain its main recurring source.
Whether Zekrom is shiny is decided when the encounter begins. Raid completion time, Premier Ball numbers, berries and throw quality do not alter the shiny result.
A shiny Zekrom can also be used in the fusion process to create Black Kyurem. The appearance and background retained by the fused Pokémon can depend on the Kyurem and Zekrom selected.
What is the best Zekrom Pokémon GO moveset?
The best Zekrom Pokémon GO moveset for Electric-type raid damage is:
Fast Attack: Charge Beam
Charged Attack: Fusion Bolt
Charge Beam generates energy efficiently, while Fusion Bolt provides powerful Electric-type damage without the defensive drawback attached to Wild Charge in Trainer Battles.
Fusion Bolt is Zekrom’s exclusive Charged Attack and provides its best Electric-type raid performance. Zekrom caught during selected events may already know Fusion Bolt.
A Zekrom without Fusion Bolt can use:
Charge Beam and Wild Charge
Wild Charge still makes Zekrom an excellent Electric-type attacker. However, Fusion Bolt is generally the move trainers should aim for when building the strongest possible Zekrom Pokémon GO raid attacker.
Best Zekrom Dragon-type moveset
For Dragon-type damage, use:
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Outrage
Dragon Breath and Outrage give Zekrom a complete Dragon-type moveset with the Same-Type Attack Bonus.
Zekrom is usable as a Dragon attacker, but this is not its strongest speciality. It lacks Dragon Tail, and many powerful Dragon-type Pokémon provide higher raid damage.
Its Dragon moveset remains useful for trainers who need additional Dragon attackers or want one Zekrom that can be switched between Electric and Dragon roles using Fast and Charged TMs.
Best Zekrom Pokémon GO moveset for PvP
A strong Zekrom Pokémon GO moveset for the Master League is:
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Fusion Bolt and Crunch
Dragon Breath applies constant pressure while generating energy for Zekrom’s Charged Attacks.
Fusion Bolt provides strong Electric-type damage and is particularly useful against Flying and Water-type Pokémon. Crunch is a relatively inexpensive coverage move that threatens Psychic and Ghost-type opponents.
Wild Charge can replace Fusion Bolt, but using Wild Charge lowers Zekrom’s Defense in Trainer Battles. Fusion Bolt is therefore usually safer and easier to use.
Outrage can also be used as a heavy Dragon-type finishing move, although it requires more energy than Crunch.
How to get Fusion Bolt on Zekrom
Fusion Bolt is an exclusive Zekrom Pokémon GO Charged Attack.
Zekrom caught from raids during selected events can know Fusion Bolt automatically. For example, Zekrom encountered during the January 2026 Kyurem Fusion Raid Day and the February 2026 Road to Kalos event knew Fusion Bolt.
Outside an eligible event, an existing Zekrom may require an Elite Charged TM to learn Fusion Bolt when the move is included in the Elite TM pool.
A regular Charged TM cannot normally teach an exclusive move such as Fusion Bolt.
Trainers should always inspect the move selection shown by the Elite Charged TM before confirming its use. Event moves can occasionally have special availability rules.
Is Fusion Bolt worth an Elite Charged TM?
Fusion Bolt is worth an Elite Charged TM when it is being added to a strong Zekrom that will be used regularly.
The best candidates include:
- A perfect Zekrom
- A Zekrom with 15 Attack
- A shiny Zekrom with strong IVs
- A Zekrom already powered up for raids
- A Level 50 Master League Zekrom
- A Zekrom that will remain separate rather than being used only for fusion
Fusion Bolt improves Zekrom’s Electric-type performance and avoids the PvP Defense reduction caused by Wild Charge.
Trainers who own several unpowered Zekrom may prefer to wait until the Pokémon returns during an event featuring Fusion Bolt. Catching a new Zekrom with the move can save an Elite Charged TM.
Is Zekrom good in Pokémon GO?
Zekrom is very good in Pokémon GO.
Its greatest value comes from its Electric-type raid performance, although it can also work as a Dragon attacker and Master League Pokémon.
The main reasons to invest in Zekrom Pokémon GO include:
- High Attack and maximum CP
- Excellent Electric-type raid damage
- Access to Fusion Bolt
- A complete Dragon moveset
- Strong Master League potential
- Only four weaknesses
- Useful resistances
- Required for Black Kyurem fusion
- Recurring relevance whenever Black Kyurem returns
Zekrom remains one of the strongest non-Mega, non-Shadow Electric-type raid attackers. Current rankings place it among the leading Electric choices, particularly when it knows Fusion Bolt.
Its long-term value is also protected by Black Kyurem. Even trainers who already own stronger Electric attackers should collect good Zekrom and Zekrom Candy for future fusion.
Is Zekrom good for raids?
Zekrom is excellent for Electric-type raid damage.
With Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt, Zekrom performs strongly against raid bosses weak to Electric attacks, including many Flying and Water-type Pokémon.
Potential Zekrom raid targets include:
- Kyogre
- Lugia
- Tornadus
- Yveltal
- Suicune
- Mega Blastoise
- Mega Gyarados
- Flying-type Mega Evolutions
Zekrom combines high damage with better durability than several glassier Electric attackers. This allows it to remain active longer and potentially use more Charged Attacks before fainting.
For Dragon-type raids, Dragon Breath and Outrage make Zekrom usable, but it faces stronger competition from specialist Dragon attackers.
Is Zekrom good in the GO Battle League?
Zekrom is best suited to the Master League.
Its high stats and maximum CP are wasted in the lower leagues, where it must remain at a much lower level to fit beneath the CP limit.
In the Master League, Zekrom can pressure opponents with Dragon Breath while threatening Water and Flying Pokémon with Fusion Bolt.
Crunch gives it important coverage and a cheaper Charged Attack for shield pressure.
Zekrom Pokémon GO can perform especially well against:
- Kyogre
- Ho-Oh
- Lugia
- Yveltal
- Flying-type Dragons
- Some Steel-type Pokémon
However, it must be protected from Fairy, Ground, Ice and opposing Dragon-type Pokémon.
Ground types are particularly dangerous because they resist Electric attacks and deal super-effective damage to Zekrom.
Zekrom Pokémon GO weaknesses
Zekrom is a Dragon and Electric-type Pokémon. It is weak to:
- Dragon-type attacks
- Fairy-type attacks
- Ground-type attacks
- Ice-type attacks
Zekrom has no double weakness.
Its Electric typing removes the usual Dragon resistance to Electric attacks but gives Zekrom an especially strong resistance to Electric damage.
Damage taken when Zekrom is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Based on Dragon / Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Zekrom Pokémon GO resistances
Zekrom resists attacks from:
- Electric
- Fire
- Flying
- Grass
- Steel
- Water
It has a particularly strong resistance to Electric-type attacks because both Dragon and Electric resist Electric damage.
These resistances allow Zekrom to perform well against many Water and Flying-type raid bosses, especially when they use resisted attacks.
Zekrom still needs to avoid Ground attacks. Ground moves deal super-effective damage and are also completely unaffected by Electric-type attacks in the main Pokémon series, although Pokémon GO uses resistance rather than full type immunity during battles.
Best Zekrom Pokémon GO counters
The best Zekrom Pokémon GO counters use Dragon, Fairy, Ground or Ice-type attacks.
Strong choices can include:
| Pokémon | Recommended attack type |
|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | Ground |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon |
| Mega Garchomp | Ground or Dragon |
| Mega Gardevoir | Fairy |
| Shadow Groudon | Ground |
| Origin Forme Palkia | Dragon |
| Rayquaza | Dragon |
| Mamoswine | Ice or Ground |
| Landorus Therian Forme | Ground |
| Garchomp | Ground |
Ground-type Pokémon are often among the safest options because they resist Zekrom’s Electric attacks.
Dragon-type attackers can deal excellent damage but will also take super-effective damage from Dragon Breath or Outrage.
Fairy-type counters resist Dragon attacks, making them particularly useful when Zekrom has a Dragon-heavy raid moveset.
The ideal team depends on Zekrom’s Charged Attack, weather, friendship bonuses, Party Power and the levels of the available counters.
Zekrom raid CP and perfect IV CP
A perfect Zekrom caught after a five-star Raid Battle will have:
| Encounter | Perfect IV CP |
|---|---|
| Level 20, no weather boost | 2,307 CP |
| Level 25, weather boosted | 2,884 CP |
Zekrom is weather boosted during Rain or Windy weather because of its Electric and Dragon typing.
A weather-boosted Zekrom is caught at Level 25 instead of Level 20, reducing the Stardust and Candy required to power it up.
Weather boost does not guarantee good IVs. Trainers should still appraise every Zekrom before transferring it.
What is Zekrom’s maximum CP?
The maximum Zekrom Pokémon GO CP values are:
| Level | Maximum CP |
|---|---|
| Level 15 | 1,731 CP |
| Level 20 | 2,307 CP |
| Level 25 | 2,884 CP |
| Level 40 | 4,038 CP |
| Level 50 | 4,565 CP |
These figures apply to a perfect 15/15/15 Zekrom.
A Zekrom intended for the Master League normally benefits from having 15 Attack, particularly when Charged Attack priority is decided between two Pokémon using a Charged Attack at the same time.
How to get Zekrom in Pokémon GO
Zekrom is mainly obtained by defeating it in five-star Raid Battles when it returns to the active raid rotation.
It may also occasionally be available through:
- Special Research
- Timed Research
- GO Battle League encounters
- Major ticketed events
- Special distributions
Zekrom is a Legendary Pokémon and does not normally appear in the wild.
It does not evolve from another Pokémon, and no amount of Candy can transform another species into Zekrom.
Raid events featuring Zekrom may also provide opportunities to catch it with Fusion Bolt or a special background.
Does Zekrom evolve in Pokémon GO?
Zekrom does not evolve in Pokémon GO.
It is a standalone Legendary Pokémon.
Zekrom can be combined with Kyurem to create Black Kyurem, but this is fusion rather than evolution. The process requires both Pokémon, Candy and Volt Fusion Energy.
How is Zekrom used to create Black Kyurem?
Black Kyurem is created by fusing Kyurem with Zekrom.
The fusion requires:
- One Kyurem
- One Zekrom
- 1,000 Volt Fusion Energy
- 30 Kyurem Candy
- 30 Zekrom Candy
Volt Fusion Energy can be earned by defeating Black Kyurem in Raid Battles during eligible events.
The resulting Black Kyurem uses the selected Kyurem as the foundation. Trainers should therefore pay particular attention to the IVs, shiny status and moves of the Kyurem being fused.
The Zekrom used in the process is unavailable while the fusion remains active, but it is not permanently lost.
Can Black Kyurem be separated?
Yes. Black Kyurem can be separated back into Kyurem and Zekrom.
Separating Black Kyurem does not cost Fusion Energy or Pokémon Candy.
However, fusing the same Pokémon again requires the full amount of Volt Fusion Energy and Candy unless a future event changes the requirements.
While fused, Black Kyurem cannot be traded, transferred to Professor Willow or sent to Pokémon HOME.
Does the Zekrom used for fusion matter?
The selected Zekrom matters because it becomes unavailable while Black Kyurem remains fused.
However, Black Kyurem primarily inherits its battle properties from the Kyurem selected for the fusion.
For this reason, trainers should avoid using their only powered-up Master League or raid Zekrom unless they are comfortable losing access to it temporarily.
A spare Zekrom can usually be used for fusion without sacrificing an important team member.
Special backgrounds can also affect the background displayed by the fused Black Kyurem when compatible Kyurem and Zekrom backgrounds are combined during supported events.
Is Black Kyurem better than Zekrom?
Black Kyurem and Zekrom serve different roles.
Zekrom is primarily valuable as an Electric-type attacker and Master League Pokémon. Black Kyurem is a Dragon and Ice-type Pokémon with much higher offensive power and its own exclusive attack.
Creating Black Kyurem does not permanently replace Zekrom. Trainers can separate the fusion and regain access to both Pokémon.
Trainers should ideally keep:
- One strong Zekrom for Electric-type raids
- One Master League Zekrom if PvP is important
- One spare Zekrom for Black Kyurem fusion
This avoids forcing a single Zekrom to cover every possible role.
Should you power up Zekrom in Pokémon GO?
Zekrom is worth powering up when it has strong IVs and a clear battle role.
The best Zekrom Pokémon GO investment candidates include:
- A perfect Zekrom
- A Zekrom with 15 Attack
- A shiny Zekrom with strong IVs
- A Zekrom that knows Fusion Bolt
- A Zekrom intended for the Master League
- A high-level Zekrom caught with a weather boost
- A Zekrom used regularly for Electric-type raids
A Zekrom intended only as fusion material does not need to be powered up.
Trainers with limited Rare Candy and Stardust should prioritise a Zekrom with Fusion Bolt over an average example with Wild Charge.
Zekrom Candy is also needed for Black Kyurem fusion, so keeping at least 30 Candy in reserve may be sensible before spending everything on power-ups.
Zekrom Pokémon GO frequently asked questions
Can Zekrom be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Shiny Zekrom is available in Pokémon GO and can be encountered after eligible five-star raids.
What is the best Zekrom Pokémon GO moveset?
The best Electric-type moveset is Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt. The best Dragon-type moveset is Dragon Breath and Outrage.
What is Zekrom weak against?
Zekrom is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ground and Ice-type attacks. It has no double weakness.
What is Zekrom’s maximum CP?
Zekrom can reach 4,038 CP at Level 40 and 4,565 CP at Level 50.
What CP is a perfect Zekrom from a raid?
A perfect Zekrom is 2,307 CP without a weather boost or 2,884 CP during Rain or Windy weather.
Is Fusion Bolt worth an Elite Charged TM?
Yes. Fusion Bolt is Zekrom’s strongest Electric Charged Attack and is particularly useful on a strong raid or Master League Zekrom.
Is Zekrom good for raids?
Yes. Zekrom is one of the strongest Electric-type raid attackers, especially when it knows Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt.
Is Zekrom good in Master League?
Yes. Dragon Breath, Fusion Bolt and Crunch give Zekrom strong damage, coverage and shield pressure in the Master League.
Does Zekrom evolve?
No. Zekrom does not evolve. It can instead be fused with Kyurem to create Black Kyurem.
How do you fuse Zekrom with Kyurem?
Fusion requires one Zekrom, one Kyurem, 1,000 Volt Fusion Energy, 30 Zekrom Candy and 30 Kyurem Candy.
Is Zekrom lost after creating Black Kyurem?
No. Zekrom becomes unavailable while the fusion is active but returns when Black Kyurem is separated.
Should Zekrom be powered up before fusion?
No. Powering up the Zekrom used for fusion is not necessary because Black Kyurem primarily uses the selected Kyurem as its foundation.
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