Zekrom at a glance
Generation
Gen 5
Types
Dragon / Electric
Roles
Legendary, Popular, Sweeper, Wall
Base stat total
680
Species
Zekrom
Form
Base form
Availability
Direct version data
Version records
4
Zekrom brings a Dragon/Electric typing and a 680 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Ice and Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?
Zekrom's weaknesses
What Zekrom resists
Immune to
No listed immunities.
Where you can use Zekrom
- Direct version records exist for Zekrom, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
- Planning contexts include Black & White.
- 4 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.
Best teammates for Zekrom
These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Zekrom's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.
Meowscaradaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds dark pressure
Fuecocoresists ice - resists fairy - adds fire pressure
Crocalorresists ice - resists fairy - adds fire pressure
Skeledirgeresists ice - resists fairy - adds fire pressure
Quaquavalresists ice - adds water pressure - adds fighting pressure
Lokixresists ground - adds bug pressure - adds dark pressureTeam pitfalls when building around Zekrom
- Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to ice, ground, and dragon.
- Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
- Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
- Check whether legendary or mythical Pokemon are allowed in your game rules or competitive format.
