Zekrom in Pokémon Black and White: locations, stats and moves
Find Zekrom’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Dragon/Electric typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.
Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.
Generation V identity and base stats
Zekrom is Unova #150 and National #644. Its original Black and White typing is Dragon / Electric. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.
The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 150 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Total | 680 |
Where to obtain it in Black and White
White’s level 50 story dragon. The Dragonspiral Tower alternative applies only if capture was deferred with a full party and full storage at N’s Castle.
The following records are filtered to Black and White. The table preserves separate seasons and special conditions. These are documented locations, not a promise that every encounter is available at the start of the story.
Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades
| Location / area | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N’s Castle Throne Room | White | Stationary encounter | 50 | No condition recorded |
| Dragonspiral Tower 7F | White | Stationary encounter | 50 | Capture Deferred At N’s Castle With Full Party And Full Storage |
Evolution family and original requirements
Zekrom has no evolution within the original Unova Pokédex. Form changes are separate from evolution.
Abilities and breeding reference
| Ability | Slot / availability |
|---|---|
| Teravolt | Regular ability |
A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | Genderless |
| Egg group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Base hatch cycles | 120 |
| Experience growth | Slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 / 255 (not a percentage chance) |
| EV yield when defeated | Attack +3 |
The No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.
Original Black and White level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / starting move | Dragon Rage |
| 1 / starting move | Thunder Fang |
| 8 | Imprison |
| 15 | Ancient Power |
| 22 | Thunderbolt |
| 29 | Dragon Breath |
| 36 | Slash |
| 43 | Zen Headbutt |
| 50 | Fusion Bolt |
| 54 | Dragon Claw |
| 64 | Imprison |
| 71 | Crunch |
| 78 | Thunder |
| 85 | Outrage |
| 92 | Hyper Voice |
| 100 | Bolt Strike |
Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status |
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM72 | Volt Switch | Electric | Special |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM82 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | Special |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | Electric | Physical |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | Physical |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
Compatibility is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.
Egg moves and related species
No original Black/White Egg moves are recorded for this standard species.
Return to Zekrom in the illustrated regional Pokédex.
Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Zekrom. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.
