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* Zekrom is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] Pokémon introduced in Generation V and the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | * Zekrom is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] Pokémon introduced in Generation V and the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. | ||
* Zekrom, as well as {{p|Reshiram}}, made an appearance alongside {{p|Pikachu}} and a {{i|Poké Ball}} in 2010's {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}. | * Zekrom, as well as {{p|Reshiram}}, made an appearance alongside {{p|Pikachu}} and a {{i|Poké Ball}} in 2010's {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}. | ||
* 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 | * 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 favorite Pokémon?] (archived)</ref> | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
* Zekrom appears in [[Pokémon Battle Chess]]. 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. | * Zekrom appears in [[Pokémon Battle Chess]]. 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. | ||
* All Pokemon GO legendaries are in T5 raids or battle league | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Zekrom and its counterpart {{p|Reshiram}} | Zekrom and its counterpart {{p|Reshiram}} is based on the concept of {{wp|yin, and yang}} in {{wp|Taoism}}, directly referenced by Zekrom's Japanese species: the Black Yin Pokémon. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Zekrom was designed to have a tougher and more masculine design to contrast to Reshiram's light, airy, feminine design. While the black design matches Zekrom's yin species names (yin being characterized by dark), its masculine design contrasts with yin (yin being characterized as feminine). Zekrom's tail, the center point of its design, is based on an electric {{wp|turbine}}.<ref>[http://pokemonblackandwhite.net/?p=1641 Interview with Ken Sugimori and development team]</ref> Additionally, Zekrom has a more mechanical, man-made appearance contrasting with Reshiram's organic appearance. | ||
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. | 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. | ||