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{{Unknown Pokémon}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Zekrom}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dragon|prevnum=0643|prev=Reshiram|nextnum=0645|next=Landorus|round=none}}
name=Zekrom |
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Zekrom}}
jname=ゼクロム |
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tmname=Zekrom |
{{Pokémon Infobox
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|name=Zekrom
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|jname=ゼクロム
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|jtranslit=Zekuromu
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|tmname=Zekrom
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|category=Deep Black
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|type1=Dragon
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|type2=Electric
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|abilitylayout=1
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|ability1=Teravolt
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|ndex=0644
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|height-ftin=9'06"
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|weight-kg=345.0
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|egggroupn=0
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|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
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|eggcycles=120
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|lv100exp=1,250,000
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'''Zekrom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゼクロム''' ''Zekrom'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Electric}} [[legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].
'''Zekrom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゼクロム''' ''Zekrom'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Electric}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].
 
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.


Zekrom is the version mascot of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], appearing on the boxart.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


==Biology==
Zekrom is the [[game mascot]] of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]].
===Physiology===
Zekrom is a bipedal Pokémon of indefinable basis, but conveyed to be dragon-like. Zekrom is mainly a shade of dark gray, with darker patches on various portions of its body. It has red eyes and a small horn-like protrusion on the tip of its snout, with its head sporting a plume tipped with light-blue coloration. At the base of its neck is a black, stud-like feature, and atop its shoulders are similar, larger features resembling armor padding.The bases of its wings also have such padding, and a fanned, splayed, seemingly webbed shape with a small "wing-spike" on one edge. The lower length of Zekrom's arms extenuate into splayed, seemingly webbed, somewhat baseball-mitt-like formations, with three-clawed, dark-colored hands on the undersides. The front portion of Zekrom's waist is black-colored, with its belly and thighs having thin striations down their length. The knees are black, as are the foremost parts of its three-clawed feet and spiked heels. Zekrom's tail consists of large, round, conical and spiked formation, likened to a electricity generator, with a black inner portion and bands on the tip of the outside portion.


====Gender differences====
Zekrom, {{p|Reshiram}}, and {{p|Kyurem}} are often collectively referred to as the [[Tao trio]] by fans. The group is referred to in the [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|myths and legends]] of the [[Unova]] region.


===Special abilities===
Zekrom fuses with {{p|Kyurem}} using the [[DNA Splicers]] to become [[Kyurem (Pokémon)#Form data|Black Kyurem]].


===Behavior===
==Biology==
 
[[File:644Zekrom-Activated.png|thumb|left|200px|Zekrom in Overdrive mode]]
===Habitat===
Zekrom is a black, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a dragon or dinosaur, with dark patches on various portions of its body. It has red sclerae, white irises, and black pupils, as well as a small horn-like protrusion on the tip of its snout. Its head sports a thundercloud-like crest tipped with light-blue coloration. There are six pairs of pointed teeth visible when its mouth is open, two in the upper jaw and four in the lower. At the base of its neck is a black, stud-like feature, and atop its shoulders are similar, larger features resembling armor padding. The bases of its wings also have such padding, and a fanned, splayed, seemingly webbed shape with a small "wing-spike" on one edge. The lower lengths of Zekrom's arms extenuate into splayed, seemingly webbed, somewhat baseball-mitt-like formations, with three-clawed, dark-colored hands on the undersides. The front portion of Zekrom's waist is black-colored, with its belly and thighs having thin striations down their length. Its knees are black, as are the foremost parts of its three-clawed feet and spiked heels. When its emotions surge, it enters {{form|Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem|Overdrive mode}}, and its tail lights up with a blue light.
 
===Diet===
 
==In the anime==


===Major appearances===
Zekrom's tail consists of a large, round, conical, and spiked formation, likened to an electricity generator, with a black inner portion and bands on the tip of the outside portion. This tail produces energy for its attacks and emits an anti-gravity field, allowing Zekrom to fly through the air with minimal effects from aerodynamic resistance and gravity. This tail generator is also activated when influenced by either {{m|Fusion Flare}} or {{m|Blue Flare}}, which in turn powers up Zekrom's own {{m|Fusion Bolt}} or {{m|Bolt Strike}}, its [[signature move]]s. It can cause several thunderstorms in one area, and it normally hides in thunderclouds. It is said that Zekrom holds the power to destroy the world. Zekrom loves [[Zekrom Treat|Zekrom Treats]] made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered it in the past.


===Minor appearances===
In a [[Unova]]n myth about the twin heroes, Zekrom sided with the younger brother who sought ideals. Zekrom is said to be {{p|Reshiram}}'s equal in battle, meaning neither of the two dragons can truly defeat the other. Zekrom and Rehsiram are powerful enough to destroy the region they reside in. Zekrom can transform into the [[Dark Stone]] should its body get destroyed or by {{p|Kyurem}}'s tendril-like appendages. Zekrom can willingly transform itself back from said stone when awakened by a hero who believes in ideals. According to one myth, Zekrom uses its lightning to annihilate kingdoms of people who have lost the righteousness in their hearts. It is a gender-unknown species.


==In the manga==
Zekrom is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Bolt Strike by leveling up.


==In the TCG==
Zekrom and [[Kyurem (Pokémon)#Form data|Black]] {{p|Kyurem}} are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Fusion Bolt by leveling up. Zekrom and Black Kyurem are also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Teravolt}} as an [[Ability]].
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==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
{{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Electric}}
|type=dragon
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
|type2=electric
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=150|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=296|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
|gen=5
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.}}
|blackdex={{tt|しっぽで　でんきを　つくりだす。ぜんしんを　かみなりぐもに　かくして　イッシュちほうの　そらを　とぶ。|It creates electricity with its tail. It hides its body in thunderclouds and flies through the skies of the Isshu region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity.}}
|whitedex={{tt|しんわに　とうじょうする　ポケモン。しっぽの　なかに　でんきを　つくる　きょだいな　はつでんきを　もつ。|A Pokémon that appears in myth. It has a huge power generator that creates electricity inside its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.}}
}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=When the interior part of its tail spins like a motor, Zekrom can generate many bolts of lightning to blast its surroundings.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Mythology tells us that if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, their kingdoms will be razed by Zekrom's lightning.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=White|area=[[N's Castle]] or [[Dragonspiral Tower]]{{tt|*|Only appears if both Pokémon party and PC boxes are completely full upon encountering it at N's Castle}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Black and White)#Zekrom|Only one]])}}
bwarea=[[N's Castle]] |
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Black 2|t=FFF|area=[[Dragonspiral Tower]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Black 2 and White 2)#Zekrom|Only one]])}}
gen5ex=white|
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=White 2}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Omega Ruby}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|area=[[Fabled Cave]] <small>(requires a [[Level]] 100 Pokémon in the player's party)</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Zekrom|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Sun}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Rocky World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Zekrom|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Pokémon HOME]]<br>[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.3.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield Expansion Pass|color={{shield color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Zekrom|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 3.0.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]] after receiving the [[Zekrom Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Zekrom|Only one]]) <small>('''Group Quest''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]] after receiving the [[Zekrom Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Zekrom|Only one]]) <small>('''Solo Quest''')</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
[[File:PP2 Zekrom.png|thumb|right|200px|Zekrom in [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]]]
{{Availability/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Wish Park]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Violight]] (special)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Obsidian Edge]]{{tt|*|Cannot be recruited}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Sealed Door#The Place to Return To|Sealed Door: The Place to Return To]], [[Challenge Battle#Open Entry Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale]] <small>(Reward)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Dragon Hill#Stage 4|Dragon Hill: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[White Ruins (Rumble World)#Ivory Pillar|White Ruins: Ivory Pillar]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Sky Ruins]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 14]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Greninja Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Zekrom Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|N|Zekrom}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dragon|type2=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Ash's Zekrom|Japanese|Japan|100|July 9, 2011<br/>July 16 to September 30, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Ash's Zekrom|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Dutch Spring 2012 Zekrom|English|The Netherlands|100|February 18, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Spring 2012 Zekrom|English|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to April 8, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Spring 2012 Zekrom|French|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to 25, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Spring 2012 Zekrom|German|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to April 8, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Spring 2012 Zekrom|Italian|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to April 8, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Spring 2012 Zekrom|Spanish|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to April 8, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60|October 5 to 21, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom|PAL region|Nintendo Network|100|October 5 to 21, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60|October 5 to 21, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|100|October 5 to 21, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom|American region|Online|60|October 12, 2018 to 28 January, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Zekrom|American region|Online|100|October 12, 2018 to 28 January, 2019|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Korean League Final Season Zekrom|all|South Korea|100|June 8 to 9, 2019|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Zekrom}}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Dragon|type2=Electric
|event1=Dragon Gem|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
type=Dragon|
|type=Dragon
type2=Electric|
|type2=Electric
HP=     100|
|HP=100
Attack= 150|
|Attack=150
Defense=120|
|Defense=120
SpAtk= 120|
|SpAtk=120
SpDef= 100|
|SpDef=100
Speed=   90}}
|Speed=90}}


===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=Dragon|
|type1=Dragon
type2=Electric|
|type2=Electric
Normal= 100 |
|Normal=100
Flying=   50 |
|Flying=50
Fighting=100 |
|Fighting=100
Ground= 200 |
|Ground=200
Rock=   100 |
|Rock=100
Bug=     100 |
|Bug=100
Poison= 100 |
|Poison=100
Ghost=   100 |
|Ghost=100
Steel=   50 |
|Steel=50
 
|Fire=50
Fire=     50 |
|Grass=50
Grass=   50 |
|Electric=25
Electric= 25 |
|Psychic=100
Psychic= 100 |
|Water=50
Water=   50 |
|Ice=200
Ice=     200 |
|Dragon=200
Dragon= 200 |
|Dark=100
Dark=   100 }}
|Fairy=200}}
 


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
Zekrom is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Noble Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Cross Thunder|Electric|Physical|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Fusion Bolt|Electric|Physical|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|92|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|88|Bolt Strike|Electric|Physical|130|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|100|Lightning Strike|Electric|Physical|130|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
 
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Claw Sharpen|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Change|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Bolt|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
 
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====


====Special moves====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
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===Evolution===
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===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Zekrom M14.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Zekrom (M14)]]=====
Zekrom appeared in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]. In the former, it is controlled by {{Ash}}, while in the latter, it is controlled by [[Damon]]. Along with {{OBP|Reshiram|M14}}, Zekrom can [[Talking Pokémon|speak through telepathy]].
 
=====Zekrom (recurring)=====
Zekrom debuted in the opening sequence of ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. It made its full appearance later on, where it appeared above the skies of [[Nuvema Town]]. Its huge lightning bolt zapped {{AP|Pikachu}}, making him unable to use his electricity. It reappeared in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', where Pikachu recovered his {{t|Electric}} powers after being zapped again by another of Zekrom's lightning bolts.
 
Zekrom made further appearances in flashbacks throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.
 
Its only known move is {{m|Thunder}}.
 
====Minor appearances====
A Zekrom appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]''.
 
In the beginning of ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', a Zekrom was summoned by a {{an|Hoopa}} Unbound in [[Dahara City]] one hundred years prior to the events of the {{pkmn|movie}}, alongside a {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Regigigas}}. The three fought Hoopa, but were easily defeated and sent back through portals to their original homes.
 
In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', a Zekrom was pulled out of one of {{p|Hoopa}}'s rings.
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Hilbert Zekrom PG.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Zekrom briefly appeared at the end of ''[[PG15|The King Returns]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Hilbert}}.
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Zekrom briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of either {{ga|Hilbert}} or {{ga|Hilda}}.
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:PE04.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
A Zekrom appeared in ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', under the ownership of [[N]]. In flashbacks, it was shown being summoned from the [[Dark Stone]] by N and being used to defeat [[Alder]] and his {{p|Volcarona}}, and was later used to battle {{ga|Hilda}} in [[N's Castle|his castle]].
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:N Zekrom Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Zekrom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
[[Monta]] was revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a Zekrom sometime before ''[[PBW8|The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!]]''.
 
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Zekrom (M14)}}
Zekrom is a major character in the {{ma|White—Victini and Zekrom|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' by [[Momota Inoue]].
 
===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Zekrom appeared in [[ANL5]].
 
===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
A silhouette of a Zekrom appeared in a fantasy in [[BWGP01]].
 
===Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder===
A Zekrom appeared in ''[[FAT2|The King's Identity...!!]]'', under the ownership of [[N]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Tao trio (Adventures)}}
Zekrom debuted in an image while the [[Shadow Triad]] plot to steal the Dark Stone from [[Clay]]. {{adv|N}} awakened it from the stone and it is currently with him. It first appeared in ''[[PS474|Defeating Stoutland]]''.
 
===In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga===
[[N]] befriended a Zekrom atop [[Dragonspiral Tower]] and used it to enforce his ideal of turning [[Unova]] into a country where only Pokémon reside.
 
===Pokémon RéBURST===
[[Ryouga]] uses a Burst Heart with a Zekrom inside of it to [[Burst]], allowing him to use the abilities that the Pokémon possesses.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Zekrom (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]===
Zekrom appears on the {{st|Unova Pokémon League}} stage, where it will cover itself in a ball of lightning and hit the stage. Any fighters it touches will be damaged and if it hits the side of the stage, the stage will be tipped. It will also destroy the steps attached to the stage if there are any.
 
[[File:Zekrom 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Zekrom trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Zekrom also appears as a trophy in the 3DS game.
 
====Trophy information====
''Zekrom's jet-black body contrasts sharply with the pure white of Reshiram, but the two do have some similarities: both are Legendary Pokémon said to have world-destroying powers. Zekrom's tail acts as a generator that can scorch the world with lightning, but it is said to assist those who wish to build an ideal world.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Zekrom appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}, as well as retaining its role on the {{st|Unova Pokémon League}} stage.
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Zekrom was first revealed simultaneously alongside {{p|Reshiram}} on both the official English and Japanese Pokémon websites on May 28, 2010.
[[File:Reshiram and Zekrom units 2010.png|thumb|200px|Reshiram and Zekrom at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010]]
** This makes the two the first Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
[[File:Zekrom Yellow Battle Chess.png|thumb|Zekrom in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
** They are also the 499th and the 500th Pokémon revealed to Japanese audiences.
* In games prior to [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Zekrom has a catch rate of 45. This is likely due to it being a required capture during the storyline of [[Pokémon Black and White]].
* On May 31, 2010, two weeks prior to the official revelation of Zekrom's [[elemental type|type]], [[Shōko Nakagawa]] spoke about her love of {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon on her blog and mentioned that this meant she wanted to get a Zekrom. This statement was then quickly removed.
* Zekrom was first revealed simultaneously alongside {{p|Reshiram}} on both the official English and Japanese [[Pokémon]] websites on May 28, 2010. This makes them the first two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} simultaneously revealed worldwide.
*Zekrom has the Highest attack stat of all {{t|Electric}} types and tied with {{p|Rayquaza}} for highest attack of all {{t|Dragon}} types.
* On May 31, 2010, two weeks prior to the official revelation of Zekrom's [[type]], [[Shōko Nakagawa]] spoke about her love of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon on her blog and mentioned that because of that, she wanted to get a Zekrom. This statement was then quickly removed.{{fact}}
* Zekrom has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} and base stat total of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Zekrom is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
* Zekrom, as well as Reshiram, made an appearance alongside {{p|Pikachu}} and a {{i|Poké Ball}} in 2010's {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}.
* In the Generation V games, Zekrom, Reshiram, and Kyurem use different variations of the same battle theme. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], however, Zekrom's version (featuring electric sound effects) is used for all three Pokémon.
** This is not the case for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, however, as those games do have each of the trio using their own variants of their battle themes.
* Zekrom appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version}}. Alongside Reshiram, the player must lose a specific number of pieces (three in Zekrom's case) to use it, and it takes four spaces on the board.
* The initial design drafts for what would become Zekrom and its counterpart Reshiram were done by [[Keiko Moritsugu]],<ref name=Moritsugu>[https://imgur.com/a/cgf0g14 Archive of deleted tweet by Keiko Moritsugu, explaining which Generation V Pokémon she had designed]</ref> while their final designs were created by [[Ken Sugimori]].<ref name=1up>''How Pokemon Get Made'', 1up.com ([https://web.archive.org/web/20130510123211/http://www.1up.com/news/how-pokemon-get-made Archive])</ref>
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** According to Moritsugu, Zekrom's final design is mostly similar to her draft, while Reshiram's final design ended up being significantly different from her draft.<ref name=Moritsugu/>
** According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Zekrom's design was originally supposed to have four hands.<ref name=Bisafans>(February 10, 2011). [https://www.bisafans.de/spiele/editionen/schwarz-weiss/gamefreak.php Interview with Game Freak in London] by Bisafans (Page 1) (German)</ref>
** Zekrom is Ken Sugimori's favorite Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141011000532/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24213/what-is-ken-sugimoris-favourite-pokmon/ What is Ken Sugimori's favourite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref>
 
===Origin===
===Origin===
Zekrom and its counterpart {{p|Reshiram}} are based on the concept of {{wp|yin and yang}}.
Zekrom and its counterpart {{p|Reshiram}} are based on the concept of {{wp|yin and yang}} in {{wp|Taoism}}, directly referenced by Zekrom's Japanese [[Pokémon category|category name]]: こくいんポケモン Black Yin Pokémon. Zekrom's design was made to be tough and masculine, to contrast Reshiram's light, airy, graceful, and feminine design.<ref name=1up/><ref name=Bisafans/> Its masculine design, however, contrasts the traditionally feminine characterization of yin in Taoism. Its tail, the center point of its design, is based on an electric {{wp|turbine}}.<ref name=1up/>
 
Zekrom in its Dark Stone form may take inspiration from the Jewish concepts of {{wp|Urim and Thummim}} (possibly translated as “light and perfection”). In pop culture, they are commonly depicted as a white and black stone. Its association with ideals would align with the idea of perfection.
 
Appearance-wise, it somewhat resembles a mid-sized to large theropod dinosaur, such as ''{{wp|Allosaurus}}'' or ''{{wp|Tyrannosaurus}}'', and a {{wp|European dragon}}. The crest on its head seems to be based on a thundercloud. The mythology about how Zekrom and Reshiram came about, regarding two brothers infighting, also bears some similarities to {{wp|Romulus and Remus}} or {{wp|Cain and Abel}}. There is also some resemblance to the Zoroastrian belief of two equally powerful deities, one representing light and truth, and the other representing lies and darkness. In this case, Zekrom can be taken to resemble {{wp|Ahriman|Angra Mainyu}}, as opposed to Reshiram resembling {{wp|Ahura Mazda}}, although Zekrom is not evil; rather it is an equally powerful opposing Legendary Pokémon.
 
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
*The ''krom'' (クロム ''kuromu'') in its name comes from the Japanese word 黒む ''kuromu'', which means "turning black" or "tinged with darkness".
Zekrom is derived from 黒 ''kuro'' (black). [[Ken Sugimori]] has also stated that ''Ze'' was used because it was a harder, stronger sound than {{p|Reshiram}}'s ''Re'', and Zekrom is a "powerful, strong character."<ref>[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] UK, Issue 65</ref>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Zekrom
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==External links==
==Related articles==
* [[Zekrom (M14)]]
* [[Tao trio]]
* [[Tao trio (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon fusion]]


==Notes==
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