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33 Zapdos is an Electric/Flying-type Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia, classified as the Electric Pokemon (Dex #295). It is one of the three Legendary Birds from the Kanto region, alongside Articuno and Moltres. Zapdos has the Fly specialty, allowing it to carry you directly to any Pokemon you are searching for in the Pokedex.
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55 To befriend Zapdos, players must build the Abandoned Power Plant structure in Palette Town. This is often considered the easiest of the three Legendary Bird builds because the required materials come from well-known sources.
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77 How to Obtain
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99 Zapdos cannot be encountered through standard habitats. Instead, you must build the Abandoned Power Plant, a large-scale construction project in Palette Town.
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1212 Finding the Kit
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1414 The Abandoned Power Plant Kit is located on the southern island of Palette Town, at the very top of the large mountain in the center of the island. You need to climb or use a Fly-specialty Pokemon to reach it.
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1616 Construction Materials
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1818 MaterialQuantitySourceCopper Ingot50Smelt Copper Ore from Rocky Ridges or Clefairy DollIron Ingot50Smelt Iron Ore from Rocky Ridges or Arcanine DollSea Glass Fragment50Coastal areas and beachesBrick50Crafted from clayPokemetal10Advanced crafting material
1919 The Abandoned Power Plant requires the most material types of the three bird structures (five different materials), but all of them can be sourced from well-established locations. Copper and Iron Ingots are smelted from ores gathered at Rocky Ridges. Sea Glass Fragments are collected along coastal areas, and Bricks are crafted from clay.
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2121 Pokemon Crew Requirements
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2323 SpecialtyCountPurposeBuild1Required for constructionFly1Required for aerial componentsCrush1Required for metalworkGenerate1Required for electrical systemsAny11Fill remaining slots with any Pokemon
2424 You need 15 Pokemon total assigned to the construction project. Four must have specific specialties (Build, Fly, Crush, and Generate), while the remaining 11 can be any Pokemon. Construction takes until the next in-game day to complete.
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2626 Specialties
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2828 Fly
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3030 Zapdos has the Fly specialty. If you speak to a Pokemon with the Fly specialty while using the Pokedex to search for another Pokemon, the Fly Pokemon can take you directly to that Pokemon's location. All three Legendary Birds share the Fly specialty, giving you multiple options for fast aerial travel.
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3232 Preferences
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3434 CategoryDetailIdeal EnvironmentBrightFavorite FlavorSpicyLikesElectronics, Nice breezes, Glass stuff, Symbols, Luxury itemsRarityLegendaryStructureAbandoned Power Plant
3535 Zapdos prefers bright environments. Place electronics, glass items, and luxury decorations near the Abandoned Power Plant to keep it comfortable. Its taste for Spicy-flavored foods means Spicy treats and berries are the best gift choices.
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3737 Pokedex Information
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3939 FieldValueDex Number#295TypeElectric / FlyingSpeciesElectric PokemonHeight5'03" (1.6 m)Weight116.0 lbs (52.6 kg)Generation1
4040 Legendary Birds Trio
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4242 Zapdos is one of the three Kanto Legendary Birds. Each bird requires building a unique structure in Palette Town:
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4444 PokemonStructureKey MaterialsArticunoFreezing ChambersStone, Ice, Crystal Fragment, PokemetalZapdosAbandoned Power PlantCopper Ingot, Iron Ingot, Sea Glass Fragment, Brick, PokemetalMoltresAltar of FlameCopper Ingot, Gold Ingot, Lava Rock, Pokemetal
4545 Building all three Legendary Bird structures unlocks the recipe for the Tidal Bell, which requires 5 Rare Pokemetal and 5 Silver Feathers to craft. The Tidal Bell is used to summon another Legendary Pokemon. For more information, see the Legendary Pokemon Guide.
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4747 Tips
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4949 Zapdos is often considered the easiest Legendary Bird to build because all five material types come from established sources. If you have been mining and crafting regularly, you may already have most of what you need.The Generate specialty is needed for the construction crew. Make sure you have a Pokemon with Generate before starting the build.The Abandoned Power Plant structure recreates an old electrical facility. Place it near other industrial-themed buildings for a cohesive aesthetic.Zapdos likes electronics, so placing electronic furniture and gadgets near the Power Plant will keep its Comfort Level high.You can only build one Legendary Bird structure per day. If you are planning to build all three, start with the one whose materials you already have.