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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Zekrom | type=dragon | type2=electric | prev=Reshiram | next=Landorus | prevnum=643 | nextnum=645 }}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Electric}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
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name=Zekrom |
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Zekrom}}
jname=ゼクロム |
|}
tmname=Zekrom |
{{Pokémon Infobox
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|name=Zekrom
art=BW |
|jname=ゼクロム
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|zeck-rom}}}''</sc>  |
|jtranslit=Zekuromu
species=Deep Black |
|tmname=Zekrom
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|category=Deep Black
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|typebox=1
type2=Electric |
|type1=Dragon
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|type2=Electric
ability1=Teravolt |
|abilityn=1
ndex=644 |
|ability1=Teravolt
udex=150 |
|ndex=644
u2dex=296 |
|udex=150
height-ftin=9'06" |
|u2dex=296
height-m=2.9 |
|height-ftin=9'06"
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|height-m=2.9
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|weight-lbs=760.6
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|weight-kg=345.0
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|egggroupn=0
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|egggroup1=Undiscovered
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|eggcycles=121
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|expyield=306
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|lv100exp=1,250,000
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|gendercode=255
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|color=Black
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|catchrate=3
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|body=06
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|pokefordex=zekrom
 
|generation=5
'''Zekrom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゼクロム''' ''Zekrom'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Electric}} [[legendary Pokémon]].
|friendship=0
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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]].


It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


Zekrom is the version mascot of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], appearing on the boxart.  
Zekrom is the [[game mascot]] of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], appearing on the boxart.


Along with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Kyurem}}, it is a member of the [[Tao trio]], which exists in the legends of the [[Unova]] Region.
Along with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Kyurem}}, it is a member of the [[Tao trio]], which exists in the legends of the [[Unova]] Region.
{{p|Kyurem}} will become [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black Kyurem]] upon using the [[DNA Splicers]] to fuse with Zekrom.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
[[File:644Zekrom-Activated.png|thumb|left|230px|Zekrom's tail turbine activated]]
Zekrom is a bipedal Pokémon of dragon- and dinosaur-like basis. Zekrom is mainly a shade of dark gray, with darker patches on various portions of its body. It has red eyes (although in some scenes its eyes are depicted as having white irises and red sclera) 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. Its 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 an electricity generator, with a black inner portion and bands on the tip of the outside portion.
Zekrom is a black, bipedal Pokémon resembling a dragon or dinosaur, with dark patches on various portions of its body. It has red scleras, 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 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. Its knees are black, as are the foremost parts of its three-clawed feet and spiked heels.
 
====Gender differences====
Zekrom is a genderless species.
[[File:644Zekrom-Activated.png|thumb|right|Zekrom's tail turbine activated.]]
===Special abilities===
Zekrom's tail contains a generator that produces energy for its Electric-based attacks and emits a sort of anti-gravity field which enables it to float and fly through the skies with minimal effects from aerodynamic resistance and the planet's gravity. It can also cause several thunderstorms in one area. Zekrom is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Fusion Bolt}} and {{m|Bolt Strike}}, although several event {{p|Victini}} can have the former and Kyurem can learn it by merging with Zekrom.
 
===Behavior===
In a Unova myth about the twin heroes, as Zekrom sided with the younger brother who sought for ideals, it firmly believes in ideals.
 
===Habitat===
Zekrom usually stay in thunderclouds, hiding.


===Diet===
Zekrom's tail consists of 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. It can cause several thunderstorms in one area, and it normally hides in thunderclouds. In a Unova myth about the twin heroes, Zekrom sided with the younger brother who sought for ideals. It is a genderless species. It is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Bolt Strike}}, though it is commonly associated with the move {{m|Fusion Bolt}}.
{{main|Pokémon food}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Zekrom M14.png|250px|thumb|Zekrom in the anime]]
[[File:Zekrom M14.png|250px|thumb|Zekrom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Zekrom (M14)]]====
====[[Zekrom (M14)]]====
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====Other====
====Other====
It made its debut in a cameo in the opening of ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. Zekrom made its full appearance later where it appeared above the skies of [[Nuvema Town]], its huge lightning bolt zapped {{AP|Pikachu}} making it unable to use its electricity. It appears again in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', where Pikachu recovers its electric powers.
A Zekrom made its debut in a cameo in the opening of ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. It made its full appearance later where it appeared above the skies of [[Nuvema Town]], its huge lightning bolt zapped {{AP|Pikachu}} making it unable to use its electricity. It appears again in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', where Pikachu recovers its electric powers.
It was mentioned again in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]''
 
Zekrom was mentioned again in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'' and ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]''. It was also the main subject of ''[[BW062|Explorers of the Hero's Ruins!]]'', although it does not actually appear.
 
A Zekrom appears in the second XY Series movie, ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. One hundred years prior to the events of the movie, it was summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} alongside a {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Regigigas}}. The three fought Hoopa in [[Dahara City]] but were easily defeated and sent back through portals to their original homes.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
A Zekrom appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]''.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Zekrom Adventures.png|thumb|160px|Zekrom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Dark Stone Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Zekrom in its Dark Stone in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Zekrom (M14)}}
Zekrom is a major character in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]''. Likewise, it appears in the {{ma|White—Victini and Zekrom|manga adaptation}} of the film by [[Momota Inoue]].
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Zekrom Adventures.png|thumb|160px|right|Zekrom in Pokémon Adventures]]
Zekrom makes an appearance in an image while the [[Shadow Triad]] plot to steal the Dark Stone from [[Clay]]. [[N]] awakened it from the stone and it is currently with him.
Zekrom makes an appearance in an image while the [[Shadow Triad]] plot to steal the Dark Stone from [[Clay]].


===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Zekrom (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.
====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.''


==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|gen=V}}
|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=Concealing itself in lightning clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It creates electricity in its tail.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity.}}
|whitedex=This Pokémon appears in legends. In its tail, it has a giant generator that creates electricity.
{{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.}}
|b2w2dex=This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with lightning. It assists those who want to build an ideal world.
|}
}}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{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|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/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability|
{{Availability/Header|type=dragon|type2=electric}}
type=dragon|
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
type2=electric|
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
gen=5 |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Black|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}
bwrarity=One|
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=White|area=[[N's Castle]]/[[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 in Generation V#Zekrom|Only one]])}}
bwarea=[[N's Castle]]<br>[[Dragonspiral Tower]]{{tt|*|Only appears if both party and boxes are completely full upon encountering it at N's Castle}}|
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Black 2|t=FFF|area=[[Dragonspiral Tower]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation V#Zekrom_2|Only one]])}}
gen5ex=white|
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=White 2}}
b2w2rarity=One|
|}
white2rarity=None|
|}
b2w2ex=black2|
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
b2w2area=[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Omega Ruby}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|area=[[Fabled Cave]] (Requires a [[Level]] 100 Pokémon in the player's party.)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}
[[File:PP2 Zekrom.png|thumb|right|200px|Zekrom in [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]]]
[[File:PP2 Zekrom.png|thumb|right|200px|Zekrom in [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]]]
====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Electric}}
|type=dragon
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
|type2=electric
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
|rumble2=Cave: All ([[Pokémon_Rumble_Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])
{{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=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>}}
|}
|}
{{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=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Special Stages#Great Challenge|Event: ''Zekrom Appears'']]}}
{{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=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 14]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dragon|type2=electric}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=dragon|type2=electric}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Satoshi's Zekrom|Satoshi's Zekrom|Japan {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2011|100}}
{{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 in Generation V#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Han Jiu Zekrom|Han Jiu's Zekrom|South Korea {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2011|100}}
{{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 in Generation V#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#V&D Zekrom|V&D Zekrom|The Netherlands {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2012|100}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Dutch Spring 2012 Zekrom|English|The Netherlands|100|February 18, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Spring 2012 Zekrom|North American Spring 2012|North American Wi-Fi {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2012|100}}
{{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 in Generation V#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Spring 2012 Zekrom|PAL English Spring 2012|PAL English Wi-Fi {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2012|100}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|Spring 2012 Zekrom|French|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to 25, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Spring 2012 Zekrom|French Spring 2012|French Wi-Fi {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2012|100}}
{{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 in Generation V#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Spring 2012 Zekrom|German Spring 2012|German Wi-Fi {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2012|100}}
{{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 in Generation V#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Spring 2012 Zekrom|Italian Spring 2012|Italian Wi-Fi {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2012|100}}
{{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 in Generation V#Zekrom}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Spring 2012 Zekrom|Spanish Spring 2012|Spanish Wi-Fi {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|(Black only)}}|2012|100}}
|}
|}


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{{HeldItems
|type=Dragon|type2=Electric
|type=Dragon|type2=Electric
|event1=Dragon Gem|event1type=Gem|event1rar=100|
|event1=Dragon Gem|event1type=Gem|event1rar=100
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===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===
{{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===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|1|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|&mdash;|100|10|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level6|15|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5|||Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|22|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|29|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''|Cool|2|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|43|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Fusion Bolt|Electric|Physical|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|50|Fusion Bolt|Electric|Physical|100|100|5||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|54|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|71|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|1|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|78|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|Cool|6|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|92|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|92|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||Cool|2|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|100|Bolt Strike|Electric|Physical|130|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|100|Bolt Strike|Electric|Physical|130|85|5||'''|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|||Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM19|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|||Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|||Clever|4|0}}
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{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM51|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''|Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|||Tough|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cool|1|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|||Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''|Tough|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breed6null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Cool|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|no|yes|Cool|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20||'''|no|yes|Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''|no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
 
====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]] [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Satoshi Zekrom|Zekrom]]{{sup|Bl}}<br>[[List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Spring 2012 Zekrom|Spring 2012 Zekrom]]{{sup|Bl}}|Haze|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Zekrom|Dragon|Electric|5|5}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Electric}}
type=Dragon |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dragon
type2=Electric |
|att=5
ndex=644 |
|def=5
rumble2=yes|
|speed=3
rumble2attack=5 |
}}
rumble2defense=5 |
|-
rumble2speed=3 |
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=644
Pad2=Zekrom is watching over {{ga|PokéPark}} and [[Wish Park]]. Zekrom seeks for ideals and wishes for a strong and noble world. |
|strong=
Park2strong= |
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]][[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
Park2weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]][[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]] |
|pad=Zekrom is watching over {{ga|PokéPark}} and [[Wish Park]]. Zekrom seeks for ideals and wishes for a strong and noble world.
Conquest=yes |
}}
ConquestAtk=5 |
|-
ConquestSpd=5 |
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=644
ConquestDef=4 |
|HP=4
ConquestHP=4 |
|atk=5
ConquestRange=3 |
|spd=5
ConquestMove={{m|Bolt Strike}} |
|def=4
ConquestAbility1=Terravolt |
|range=3
ConquestAbility2= |
|move=Bolt Strike
ConquestAbility3= |
|ability1=Teravolt
ConquestEvo=Does not evolve into or from anything |
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
ConquestLink=[[Nobunaga]]  
|link='''[[Nobunaga]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=644
|power=5
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=644|stype=Electric|num=421
|min=80
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=0
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution===
{{evobox
{{Evobox-1
|sprite1=644
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=644
|name1=Zekrom
|name1=Zekrom
|type1-1=Dragon
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Electric}}
|type2-1=Electric
}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dragon|type2=electric}}
type=Dragon|
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
type2=Electric|
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=644}}
gen=5|
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=644}}
gender=none|
{{Spritebox/Footer|644|Zekrom}}
name=Zekrom|
ndex=644|
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Reshiram and Zekrom units 2010.png|thumb|Reshiram and Zekrom at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010]]
[[File:Reshiram and Zekrom units 2010.png|thumb|200px|Reshiram and Zekrom at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010]]
* 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]].
* 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 Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
* 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 Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
* 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.
* 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.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Zekrom.
* Zekrom has the highest {{stat|Attack}} base stat, {{stat|Defense}} base stat, and base stat total of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Zekrom has the highest {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, single [[base stat]] and base stat total of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. Tied with {{p|Dialga}} and [[Form differences#Giratina|Altered Forme]] {{p|Giratina}}, it has the highest {{stat|Defense}} of all {{type|Dragon}} 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 and {{p|Rotom}}'s Mow form are the only Pokémon that have a double resistance to {{t|Electric}}.
* Zekrom is the heaviest Pokémon introduced in Generation V, and thirteenth heaviest overall.
* Zekrom is required to be caught in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]] in order to progress on the story and battle [[N]]. Running away from it or defeating it will appear as if nothing happened; also, defeating it does not give any [[experience]] points. It and {{p|Reshiram}} are the only legendary Pokémon in the [[main series]] games that are required to be caught to progress the story. However, it does not have to be caught if the player has a full [[party]] and [[PC]]. Instead, it will later appear at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] (but it still does not give any experience points if it is defeated).
* Zekrom, as well as {{p|Reshiram}}, made an appearance alongside {{p|Pikachu}} and a [[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 [[Poké Ball]] in 2010's {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}.
* Although Zekrom has a {{Shiny}} palette, [[Pokémon Black and White]] are programmed so that a Shiny Zekrom cannot be encountered. It shares this trait with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Victini}}. However, in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, it is possible to encounter a Shiny Zekrom.
* 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>
* In the Generation V games, Zekrom, Reshiram and Kyurem use different variations of the same battle theme. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], however, Zekrom's version (featuring electric sound effects) is used for all three Pokémon.


===Origin===
===Origin===
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 species: the Black Yin Pokémon. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Zekrom was designed to have a tougher and more manly look to contrast to Reshiram's light, airy, ladylike design. Its 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> Appearance wise, it somewhat resembles a midsized to large theropod dinosaur, such as {{wp|Allosaurus}} or {{wp|Tyrannosaurus}}, and a {{wp|European dragon}}. The crest on its head is a reference to thunderclouds. 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 same 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|Angra Mainyu}}, as opposed to Reshiram resembling {{wp|Ahura Mazda}}, although Zekrom is not evil, just an equally powerful opposing legendary Pokémon.
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 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> Appearance-wise, it somewhat resembles a midsized to large theropod dinosaur, such as ''{{wp|Allosaurus}}'' or ''{{wp|Tyrannosaurus}}'', and a {{wp|European dragon}}. The crest on its head is 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|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====
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>
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==
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|ko=제크로무 ''Jekeuromu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ko=제크로무 ''Zekrom''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=捷克羅姆 / 捷克罗姆 ''Jiékèluómǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=捷克羅姆 / 捷克罗姆 ''Jiékèluómǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|el=Ζεκρομ ''Zekrom''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Зекром ''Zekrom''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
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==Notes==
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Zekrom (M14)]]
* [[Zekrom (M14)]]
* [[Tao trio]]


==Notes==
==External links==
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