Zeraora: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP88163–195286–380

Atk112118–180206–355

Def7585–139139–273

SpA102109–169188–333

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe143146–214261–423

Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 143); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+214Max195No SP163Min146Scarf321Tailwind428

At max Speed, Zeraora outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Electric moves; Electric immunity.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexUU

0.66% of teams · rank #127 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Specs
Ability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

Volt Switch
Plasma Fists
Hidden Power Ice
Thunderbolt

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.36%
Rated 1500+0.97%
Rated 1630+0.66%
Rated 1760+0.33%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.66%

Moves

Volt Switch61.7%
Plasma Fists57.8%
Hidden Power Ice51.3%
Thunderbolt35.5%
Close Combat35.4%
Aura Sphere31.3%
Play Rough30.1%
Knock Off25.4%
Bulk Up21.7%
Drain Punch16.3%

Items

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe34.4%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe14.9%
Jolly 224 Atk / 64 Def / 220 Spe10.2%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.5%
Hasty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe3.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Zeraora doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.

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1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Zeraorite
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Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10

1Power-Up Punch100% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.FightingPhys40100%20

1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15

1Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

8Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

16Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15

24SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

32Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20

40Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20

48Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

56Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15

64Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15

72Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

80AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

88Plasma FistsNormal moves become Electric type this turn.ElectricPhys100100%15

96Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 54

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickNo additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM02Pay DayScatters coins.NormalPhys40100%20

TM03Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM05Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM41Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10

TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM52BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM63Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TM75Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM78AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM80Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM82Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM85Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15

TM90Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10

TM94False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40

TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20

TR07Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TR08Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TR24OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR41Blaze KickHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn.FirePhys8590%10

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TR49Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR56Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20

TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TR80Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10

TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30

TR86Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TR90Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TR95Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Tutor 2

TutorCoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10

TutorRising Voltage2× power if target is grounded in Electric Terrain.ElectricSpec70100%20

Biology

Forms

Mega Zeraora

Its color scheme changes from primarily yellow to primarily black, with protrusions on its body that concentrate electric energy and emit a blue light. The electric energy in its body is the equivalent of ten bolts of lightning.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Thunderclap Pokémon
: Alola · Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Color: Yellow

: —

Updated Alola#403Hyperspace#132

Electricity sparks from the pads on its limbs. Wherever Zeraora runs, lightning flashes and thunder echoes.
Shield
It runs as fast as lightning strikes, shredding its opponents with its high-voltage claws.
Sword
It approaches its enemies at the speed of lightning, then tears them limb from limb with its sharp claws.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun

Names around the world

English: Zeraora
Japanese: ゼラオラ
Japanese (romaji): Zeraora
Korean: 제라오라
Chinese (Traditional): 捷拉奧拉
Chinese (Simplified): 捷拉奥拉
French: Zeraora
German: Zeraora
Spanish: Zeraora
Italian: Zeraora

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 3 Spe
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 270
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Zeraora

Weak to

Resists

Weak to

Resists

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Most common build

Usage by rating

Usage by month

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Level up 18

TM / HM / TR 54

Tutor 2

Forms

Mega Zeraora

Names around the world

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models