Zeraora Pokemon Guide

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Zeraora Pokemon Guide

Zeraora is a Mythical Electric-type Pokemon known for its blazing speed, Volt Absorb ability and powerful physical Electric attacks. This guide covers Zeraora’s stats, best moves, ability, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Zeraora and future Pokemon game availability.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Zeraora

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Shiny Form

Shiny Zeraora

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Mega Evolution

Mega Zeraora

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Zeraora guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Zeraora Description

Zeraora is a Mythical Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. It is known for moving at lightning speed, striking with electric claws and using its Volt Absorb ability to turn Electric-type attacks into healing.

Competitive Overview

Is Zeraora Good in Competitive?

Zeraora is generally a strong offensive Pokemon because of its excellent Speed, solid Attack and useful Electric-type coverage. It can pressure faster-paced teams with moves like Plasma Fists, Close Combat, Knock Off and Volt Switch.

Zeraora’s biggest strengths are its Speed, Electric immunity through Volt Absorb and flexible physical movepool. Its main issue is that it can struggle against bulky Ground-type Pokemon and needs careful coverage choices to break through defensive teams.

Zeraora Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Zeraora, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.

Name

Zeraora

National Dex

#0807

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Species

Thunderclap Pokemon

Height

4’11” / 1.5 m

150 cm

Weight

98.1 lbs / 44.5 kg

44.5 kg

Abilities

Volt Absorb

Zeraora Stats

Zeraora has excellent Speed and strong Attack, making it a fast physical attacker across Pokemon games. Its defenses are more modest, so it usually relies on speed, coverage and momentum to stay effective.

Hp
88
Attack
112
Defense
75
Special Attack
102
Special Defense
80
Speed
143

Zeraora Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Zeraora has a strong movepool with Electric, Fighting, Dark, Grass and momentum options. These are some of Zeraora’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Plasma Fists

Zeraora’s signature Electric-type physical attack and one of its most recognizable moves.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder Punch

A reliable Electric-type physical attack for consistent damage.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Close Combat

A powerful Fighting-type coverage move that helps Zeraora hit Steel, Rock, Dark and Normal-type Pokemon.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Knock Off

A useful Dark-type move that removes the target’s held item while dealing damage.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Volt Switch

A momentum move that lets Zeraora deal damage and switch out.

Fairy type Pokemon icon

Play Rough

Coverage that helps Zeraora hit Dragon, Dark and Fighting-type Pokemon.

Grass type Pokemon icon

Grass Knot

Coverage for heavier Ground, Rock and Water-type Pokemon.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Bulk Up

A setup move that raises Attack and Defense for more physical pressure.

Zeraora All Moves

Zeraora can learn Electric, Fighting, Dark, Normal, Grass and Fairy moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Zeraora’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Fake Out Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Power Up Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical40100
1Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Scratch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Snarl Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special5595
1Spark Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical65100
8Fury Swipes Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1880
16Quick Guard Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
24Slash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
32Volt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
40Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
48Thunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
56Hone Claws Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status
64Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
72Wild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
80Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
88Plasma Fists Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical100100
96Close Combat Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMAssurance Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMAura Sphere Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special80
TMBlaze Kick Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical8590
TMBounce Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical8585
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMBrutal Swing Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMBulk Up Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMClose Combat Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
TMDrain Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMElectro Ball Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special100
TMElectroweb Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5595
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIron Tail Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical10075
TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
TMMega Kick Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical12075
TMMega Punch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8085
TMOutrage Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical120100
TMPay Day Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
TMPlay Rough Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Physical9090
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRevenge Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical60100
TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSnarl Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special5595
TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSuperpower Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMThroat Chop Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
TMWork Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Tutor Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Coaching Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
Rising Voltage Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100

Zeraora Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Zeraora is an Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it only one type weakness to Ground-type moves, along with useful resistances to Electric, Flying and Steel-type attacks.

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground type Pokemon icon

Ground

Resistances

Electric type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon

Electric, Flying and Steel

Immunity

No type-based immunity

None

Zeraora Abilities

Zeraora has one standard ability that supports its role as an Electric-type attacker and lets it punish opposing Electric moves.

Volt Absorb

Restores HP when Zeraora is hit by an Electric-type move. This gives Zeraora a valuable Electric immunity and can create safe switch-in opportunities.

Zeraora Evolution

Zeraora does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. It is a standalone Mythical Pokemon.

Standalone

Zeraora

Electric type Pokemon icon

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Does not evolve

Where to Find Zeraora in Pokemon Games

Zeraora’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. As a Mythical Pokemon, it is usually obtained through special events, transfers or specific side missions rather than standard wild encounters.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Not available because Zeraora had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Special event distribution only.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Special event distribution only.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Transfer from Pokemon HOME when available.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Transfer from Pokemon HOME when available.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Available through Side Mission EX3 Raging Lightning in the Mega Dimension DLC.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Zeraora
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Mega Zeraora

Mega Zeraora is Zeraora’s Mega Evolution introduced through Pokemon Legends Z-A: Mega Dimension. It keeps Zeraora’s Electric typing while pushing its lightning-fast battle style even further.

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Category

Thunderclap Pokemon

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Introduced

Pokemon Legends Z-A

Method

Side Mission EX3

Mega Zeraora is a major modern form for Zeraora coverage and should be tracked for Pokemon Legends Z-A and competitive updates.

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Zeraora FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Zeraora. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Zeraora?

Zeraora is an Electric-type Pokemon.

What is Zeraora weak against?

Zeraora is weak to Ground-type moves.

Does Zeraora evolve?

No, Zeraora does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon.

What is Zeraora’s ability?

Zeraora’s ability is Volt Absorb.

What are Zeraora’s best moves?

Zeraora’s best moves often include Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat, Knock Off, Volt Switch, Play Rough, Grass Knot and Bulk Up.

Is Zeraora good in Pokemon?

Yes, Zeraora is usually strong because of its excellent Speed, strong physical coverage and Electric immunity through Volt Absorb.

How do you get Zeraora?

Zeraora is usually obtained through special events, transfers or specific game missions such as Side Mission EX3 Raging Lightning in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

Is Mega Zeraora available?

Mega Zeraora is included through Pokemon Legends Z-A: Mega Dimension and is covered on this page.





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