Zekrom Pokemon GO Raid Guide: How to Get, Best Counters, and More

The holiday season is here in 2025, and it’s time for the Unova Legendary Trio to return. After Kyurem and Reshiram, Zekrom is returning in Pokemon GO, ever since the Unova Tour. You can challenge Zekrom in 5-star raids and get a chance to encounter this Dragon and Electric-type Pokemon. But it won’t be as easy as it seems.

Zekrom in Pokemon GO boasts very high stats, and you need a solid strategy to take it down. In this guide, we have put together all the information that you need to beat Zekrom in Pokemon GO.

Zekrom Pokemon GO Stats: CP and Moveset

Zekrom	Stats
Image
Type	Dragon and Electric
Attack	275
Defense	211
Stamina	205
Max CP	4565
Raid CP	2217 – 2307 (Lv 20)
Weather Boosted Raid CP	2771 – 2884 (Lv 25, Rainy/Windy)
Research CP	1550 – 1610
Fast Moves	Dragon Breath (Dragon) Charge Beam (Electric)
Charge Moves	Wild Charge (Electric) Outrage (Dragon) Crunch (Dark) Fusion Bolt* (Electric)
Base Catch Rate	2%

Note:

Moves marked with * are Legacy Moves that can be obtained only during specific events.

Zekrom Weaknesses and Resistances Type Chart in Pokemon GO

Below you can find all the weaknesses and resistances of Zekrom in Pokemon GO:

Zekrom Type	Weaknesses	Resistances
Dragon	Ground (2x)	Electric (1/4x)
Electric	Fairy (2x)	Grass (1/2x)
	Dragon (2x)	Fire (1/2x)
	Ice (2x)	Water (1/2x)
		Steel (1/2x)
		Flying (1/2x)

Best Counters for Zekrom in Pokemon GO

Based on the weaknesses and resistances of Zekrom from above, we have listed the 10 best counters that you can use against it in Pokemon GO. The top-most Pokemon counter has the highest Damage per Second, which reduces as we move lower in the table.

Pokemon Counter	Fast Move	Charged Move
Eternatus	Dragon Tail	Dynamax Cannon
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Black Kyurem	Dragon Tail	Freeze Shock
Mega Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades
White Kyurem	Dragon Breath	Ice Burn
Shadow Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Draco Meteor
Shadow Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades

How to Get Zekrom in Pokemon GO

There are three different ways to get a Zekrom in Pokemon GO. Here’s a list of them:

1. Raids: The most efficient and fastest way to get Zekrom in Pokemon GO is by participating in 5-star raids. Zekrom will be available in the 5-star raids from December 22 to December 31, 2025. Raid Hour on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, will feature increased Zekrom raids from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. Zekrom caught during this period will be able to learn its legacy move, Fusion Bolt*. Save your Raid Passes or buy from the in-game shop using PokeCoins. Remember to stock up on Potions, Revives, and Berries too.
2. Event-themed Special Research Tasks: Other than defeating Pokemon GO Raid Boss, you can sometimes encounter Zekrom by completing event-themed Special Research Tasks. Currently, there are no event Special Researches that reward a Zekrom encounter. The Special Research for Road to Unova event rewarded players with a Zekrom encounter when completed, but it has already expired. You need to actively play the game to not miss out on these events, or you can bookmark our article, as we will update it frequently.
3. GO Battle League encounter: The last method to get a Zekrom is by participating in Pokemon GO Battle League ranked matches. Once you reach rank 20 in GBL, there is a slight chance to encounter a Legendary Pokemon featured in raids, with the pool of other available Pokemon. This isn’t an easy feat, and the chance of encountering one is very random.

Fusing Zekrom with Kyurem in Pokemon GO

You can fuse your Zekrom with a Kyurem in Pokemon GO using Volt Fusion Energy to get a Black Kyurem.

Volt Fusion Energy can be obtained by defeating Black Kyurem in raids. Each raid battle yields a minimum of 80 Fusion Energy, and sometimes more, depending on the raid speed and bonus challenge. To farm 1000 Volt Fusion Energy, you need to complete at least 10 Black Kyurem raids.

Along with 1000 Volt Fusion Energy, you need to make sure that you have 30 Kyurem Candy, 30 Zekrom Candy, a Kyurem, and a Zekrom. With all these resources ready, you can fuse your Zekrom with Kyurem by clicking on the Fuse option of your choice of Kyurem.

We recommend that you fuse a Kyurem with the move Glaciate* to get the legacy move on your Black Kyurem, and utilise its Adventure Effects. Freeze Shock is the Adventure Effect of Black Kyurem, which locks and freezes the Pokemon for 10 minutes, making it easier to catch.

Note:

The stats of your Black Kyurem depends on the Kyurem, and not the Zekrom. Fusing your best Kyurem with the weakest Zekrom is recommended. That way you can still use your stronger Zekrom in battles, without making them unavailable.

Can Shiny Zekrom Be Found in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Zekrom can be found in Pokemon GO. Like other Legendaries, Zekrom has a base shiny rate of 1 in 20. This means you can encounter one shiny for every 20 Zekrom raids. The shiny rate is significantly lower compared to any wild Pokemon spawn and spotlight hour spawns.

However, you don’t have to worry, as getting a shiny Black Kyurem doesn’t require a shiny Zekrom. You simply need a shiny Kyurem for that.

Where is Zekrom Ranked in Pokemon GO Meta?

Zekrom is a very powerful Electric and Dragon attacker in the current Pokemon GO Meta. Here’s a complete analysis of Zekrom’s rankings:

• Raid Attacker: Zekrom is considered a top-tier Raid Attacker, boasting a high defense, sttack, and stamina. With a very consistent TDO, it can deal a lot of damage in raids, without fainting early on. Zekrom also competes with some top Mega Evolutions, Shadow Pokemon, and legendaries in the game.
• Gym Defender: As a Legendary Pokemon, Zekrom cannot defend Gyms.
• Dragon Type Attacker: Zekrom ranks in the top 30 Dragon-type attackers with Dragon Breath and Outrage. However, Pokemon like Eternatus, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Salamance, and Dialga are ruling as the best options.
• Electric Type Attacker: Zekrom shines brighter as an Electric-type attacker rather than a Dragon attacker. It ranks in the top 7, with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt*.
• Ultra League: Zekrom belongs in the top 370, and isn’t a worthy Pokemon for this league. Ultra League requires at least 2500 CP, and Zekrom’s being a legendary Pokemon, its stats will get lower with its level and CP, making it a very bad choice.
• Master League: On the other hand, Zekrom is one of the best choices for Master League with a whopping rank of top 10. Master League is filled with Dragon and Steel Pokemon, and Zekrom, being an Electric Dragon, has a lot of play in this league.

That said, Zekrom is one of the best Electric-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO. It is also returning in December 2025 raids, so make sure that you don’t miss out on the opportunity to get a good IV Zekrom.

That’s everything you need to know about Zekrom in Pokemon GO. How many Zekrom raids are you planning? Let us know in the comments.