Zapdos caused power outages all over Vermilion City, prompting Ash and Goh to investigate it. They battled it with Team Rocket's assistance at the Power Plant, but eventually the villains turned their attention to Pikachu and returned to their attempt to steal him, forcing Goh to have to fight it alone. Although Raboot and Flygon were able to weaken it, the Legendary Pokémon still evaded capture. It later charged up all the Electric types in the area before leaving.