YOU CANT. only way to be him is to destroy the meteor after sky tower and make him the leader.
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Zapdos can be found on Mt. Thunder, Peak (3F).
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recruit articuno zapdos and moltres
after you recruit zapdos, articuno, and moltres.
Moltres, Zapdos, Articuno, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Deoxys, Mew, Celebi, and a few others.
yes you can. Articuno is in ice cave after you deafeat zapdos. But it is extremly rare that she/he will join your team.
you might just about but 15+ would be easier
You get him in the Power Plant.
Be crafty
With a Poke Ball.
Nope, there are only a select few that you can start as.