Zapdos is a bird Pokémon that is said to appear from the clouds, while dropping enormous lightning bolts. In “Island of the Giant Pokémon” Ash, Misty and Brock wander around a deserted island looking for their lost Pokémon and encounter a huge Zapdos screeching above! Little did they know that the Zapdos is a giant robotic Pokémon!
First appearance: Episode 17 — “Island of Giant Pokémon”