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Zeraora (Japanese: ゼラオラ, HepburnZeraora) is an Electric-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Zeraora is a bipedal feline Pokémon. It has mostly yellow fur with black lightning bolt designs, which cover its head, arms and part of it legs. It also has black fur on its face. It has blue bolts for whiskers and a blue spike on its head. Zeraora doesn't have a tail but it has long, tail-like fur between its shoulders on its back that takes the shape of a lightning bolt. Its paw pads are blue and its feet are black with three claws.

Behavior[]

Alolan elders claim that Zeraora is distrustful of humans because of how it was treated by a group of island newcomers; the visitors in fact came to Alola as poachers and betrayed Zeraora's trust, leading it to shun humans from then onwards.

Natural Abilities[]

Zeraora can create a powerful magnetic field by emitting strong electric currents from the pads on its hands and feet. It can use this magnetic field to levitate and move through the air at high speed. Its max speed is said to be about the same as that of a lightning strike.

Unlike other Electric-type Pokémon, it doesn't have an organ within its body that can produce electricity. However, it is able to gather and store electricity from outside sources, then reuses it as its own electric energy. When it uses massive amounts of electricity, its fur stands on end all over its body.

Evolution[]

Zeraora does not evolve.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Event Only None
Sword and Shield Event, Transfer from Pokémon HOME One

Pokédex entries[]

  • Ultra Sun

    It electrifies its claws and tears its opponents apart with them. Even if they dodge its attack, they'll be electrocuted by the flying sparks.

  • Ultra Moon

    It approaches its enemies at the speed of lightning, then tears them limb from limb with its sharp claws.

  • Sword

    It runs as fast as lightning strikes, shredding its opponents with its high-voltage claws.

  • Shield

    Electricity sparks from the pads on its limbs. Wherever Zeraora runs, lightning flashes and thunder echoes.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
88
Attack
112
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
102
Sp. Def
80
Speed
143
Total
600

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
5 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
8 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
12 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
15 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
19 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
22 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
26 Charge —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
29 Thunder Punch 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
33 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
36 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
40 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
43 Plasma Fists 100 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
47 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
50 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Zeraora learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bounce USUM 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Drain Punch USUM 75 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Dual Chop USUM 40 90% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Fire Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Low Kick USUM 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Outrage USUM 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snatch USUM —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Anime[]

Dia Zeraora

Zeraora in the anime.

Zeraora first appeared in "The Power of Us", where it served a major role in the film.

Another Zeraora also appear in SM100: Battling the Beast Within!, where it is under the ownership of Dia.

There was also a Zeraora in the opening theme for Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series.

Trivia[]

  • Zeraora is currently the only Electric-type Mythical Pokémon.
  • From all Pokémon introduced in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Zeraora is the only Pokémon that isn't an Ultra Beast.
  • According to Zeraora (MS021)'s manga backstory, it was said to be born after a lightning bolt struck the mouth of an erupting volcano.
  • Using this code (QKUW-WWWW-WWWL-J5TL) found in a battle video released by the Pokémon Company on 26/4/2018, it was usable via legitimate means prior to its distribution.

Origin[]

Like Raikou and Manectric, Zeraora is based on a Raijū, a mythical animal that is an embodiment of lightning, sometimes represented as a cat or tiger. It might also be based on the kamaitachi, a weasel-like mythical creature from Japanese myth, (albeit only in concept, as Sneasel is already based on this being) since it has sharp claws and is very fast.

It is likely based on catgirls due to its catlike ears, feline forearms, humanoid traits, and the long fur on its back resembling both long hair and a tail. These are traits catgirls commonly have.

It may be based on Onis, which are often associated with tiger pelts and lightning much like Electabuzz.

Its shiny form is based on white tigers and possibly the White Tiger of the West, a creature in East Asian mythology that represents the element of metal, as metal conducts electricity.

Considering that Alola is based on Hawaii, it may be based on Kanehekili, the Hawaiian god of thunder, though it is not related to the Tapus.

Etymology[]

Zeraora is a combination of the words "zap" and "tora", (Japanese for "tiger"), as well as the Japanese kiai shouts "ora".

Gallery[]

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