Zapdos

Description
Zapdos takes the form of a large bird with black and yellow plumage resembling lightning. Its tail feathers stick out in several directions, furthering this illusion. A large crest of feathers decorates its head, and distinctive black rings encircle its eyes. Its beak is very long and thin. While Zapdos is the smallest and lightest of the legendary birds, it is still a fairly large Pokémon. Zapdos is part of the Legendary Bird Trio along with Articuno and Moltres. Zapdos is a combination of the word zap and the Spanish word for two, dos. This is because Zapdos is the second of the legendary birds.

Storyline
Zapdos, along with Articuno and Moltres, can be seen chasing Ash and Gary in the cutscene prior to Mt. Moon 2. When Ash escapes to Cerulean, Gary is left alone to fight the birds.



In the cutscene before Diglett's Cave, Gary is seen successfully escaping the trio by returning his Fearow, having his Alakazam use Gravity, then escaping by sending Fearow back out while the trio is falling.

Location

 * Mt. Moon 2: Cutscene (Uncatchable)
 * Some levels (Only on v3.3), Boss (Uncatchable)
 * Vermillion Gym: Cutscene (Uncatchable)
 * Route 17: Cutscene, Boss
 * Route 19: Cutscene