Here's Where and How to get Zapdos in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Are you playing Scarlet or Pokémon Violet on Switch and looking to catch and add to your Pokédex or your team? You've come to the right place!

Where and How to get Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
Where and How to get Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Location: Where to catch Zapdos?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to catch Zapdos in the games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Indeed, Paldea can't accommodate all existing Pokémon (around 1000). But that doesn't mean it's impossible to have Zapdos! Know that many of the Legendary and starters from older generations can be transferred. This is the case for Zapdos!

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Transfer: Here's how to get Zapdos

The transfer is the only way to get Zapdos in Pokémon Violet and Scarlet! To do this, you just need Pokémon HOME. We invite you to visit this page from the excellent site Pokébip detailing the steps to follow: https://www.pokebip.com/page/jeuxvideo/pokemon-home/transferts

How to get Zapdos in Pokémon Violet and Scarlet via PC emulator (Yuzu or Ryujinx)?

For trainers who would use Yuzu, Ryujinx, or another emulator to play Switch games on PC, it is possible to use PKHeX. This save editor will allow you to get Zapdos. Be careful, follow the instructions and look on specialized sites on how to use the tool to avoid destroying your save file.

Now that you know how to get Zapdos, it's time to train it, integrate it into your team, and go beat the Elite Four of the Pokémon League. Zapdos will undoubtedly be your champion!

The +70 Pokémon transferable to Pokémon Violet and Scarlet

Other Pokémon are not in the game but are transferable: