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Where does Zapdos go if I run out of Pokeballs or faint and am not able to catch it?

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It disappears from the game. Knocking out Zapdos, Articuno, Moltres, or Mewtwo removes them from the game completely. That's why you should save your game before trying to catch it, as recommended under Warnings at the end of the article, so if you fail, you can restart and try again.

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Why do my ultra balls always miss when I try to catch Zapdos in Pokemon Red?

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Because they have to be either paralyzed or asleep. The Pokémon has to have some sort of status, so the Pokeball doesn't miss.

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Is it possible to catch Zapdos with numerous standard Poke Balls?

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It is, but the Zapdos has to have low HP.

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Can I catch Zapdos with ultra balls?

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Yes. In fact, these would be the most effective method of capture, besides the Master Ball, of course.

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Can I freeze Zapdos instead of paralyzing it?

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Yes, you can.

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Why does a Pokemon need a certain status to catch it in Pokemon Yellow?

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It doesn't need one but it increases the odds of catching one considerably. The odds are much lower otherwise.

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Can I use the mew glitch for legendary birds in Pokemon Yellow?

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Yes, you can use it for any Pokemon. You just need to follow the mew glitch steps, but battle a different trainer than the youngster, depending on the Pokemon you want to catch's index number (not its pokedex number).

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