Zeraora

It’s been a few weeks since Zeraora has been officially released to the public (even though we’ve known about it since Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon came out). However, let’s go over what we know about this Pokemon so far.

Zeraora is the Thunderclap Pokemon. It’s a pure Electric type with the ability Volt Absorb, which makes Zeraora immune to Electric attacks and restores health if it’s hit with one. It has a signature move called Plasma Fists, which is an Electric move with 100 base power. In addition, it also converts all Normal moves into Electric moves. This means that if Zeraora used Plasma Fists and the opponent used Scratch, then the attack would deal no damage. Its stats are 88 HP, 112 Attack, 75 Defense, 102 Special Attack, 80 Special Defense, and 143 Speed.

It will appear in the new movie “Everyone’s Story”. Here’s the summary:

“Once a year, a “wind festival” is held in Fura City, the city where people live together with the wind. On the final day of the festival, the legendary Pokémon Lugia will appear and give the people the blessed wind, a promise said to date back to the distant past.
Lisa, the highschooler and Pokémon rookie. Kagachi, the braggart that just can’t stop telling tall tales. Trito, the timid researcher that lacks confidence. Hisui, the old eccentric that hates Pokémon. Largo, the mysterious little girl that hangs around in the forest all by herself.

While they’re participating in the festival, Ash and Pikachu meets these five companions by pure coincidence. Each of them has their own worries on their mind, and are unable to take a step forward together with their partner Pokémon, but when they meet each other, the cogs of destiny start turning…… 

Will the promise with Lugia be kept? And just what is the true identity of the mythical Pokémon Zeraora??”