How to Catch Zapdos in Pokémon Leaf Green

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Last Updated: April 12, 2024

Did you ever wonder where Zapdos is in Pokémon Leaf Green? If you would read this short article, you will know where to get him, how to catch him, and what you need.

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If you do not have that, you'll need to find and go to the secret house in the Safari Zone in Fuchsia City.
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You'll see water that you can surf on.

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Surf on the water until you run into a small island with a building.
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Once you get through the maze, you will see a giant yellow bird.
- Save before you do this, for you only have one chance to catch him. Zapdos is level 50, and very hard to catch. If you accidentally made it faint or you ran out of Pokeballs, restart the game.
- Try both a ground-type Pokémon to weaken him, and a flying-type one to lower his health.
- Try not to use your Master Ball for this. It is possible to catch Zapdos with an Ultra Ball, so load up on those before you battle.

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Why is Zapdos so hard to catch? He's not even that good!

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It's that dreaded low catch rate of 3. You just gotta keep trying until you catch it.

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He is level 50, so bring a good Pokémon in case your weaker Pokémon faint.

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Things You'll Need

Some potions
Surf HM or a Pokémon that knows Surf
At least 25 Ultra Balls
A level 50-65 Pokémon
One ground-type Pokémon (optional, but helpful for battling Zapdos)
One flying-type Pokémon (also optional)

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