Critter Clashbook

Lightning Tank

Zapup

A starter Guardian that introduces Lightning coverage and lane protection.

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Appearance

Visual notes summarized from wiki.gg.

Zapup is a small, yellow round canine creature who keeps making angry face. Its name is a portmanteaus of "zap" and "pup", a young dog. It has short, round white muzzle between its two small brown beady oval eyes. It has two brown ears standing up and has 4 of short, brown limbs. Its belly is covered in white round segment, and its yellow tail with brown tip is fluffy.

Trivia

Short wiki-derived facts rewritten for this guide.

  • Zapup previously was the only Tatari in the game who was guaranteed to evolve at 1 star, after you finished the game's tutorial.
  • Prior to the update on 3/11/2026, its bio description said: If Zapup was dyed red, you'd think its a Sparkit.
  • Prior to the update on 5/13/26, its bio description said: Zapup's entire body is covered in fluffy, electrically charged fur that can function as a backup.
  • Zapup is said to be the first Tatari created by Doctor Looney.

How to Get Zapup

Confidence: high · Last checked 2026-06-07

  • Starter tutorial Tatari; Wiki notes Zapup is given at the start of the game.

Skills

  • Guardian utility
  • Early Lightning coverage

Pros and Cons

Pros

Lightning coverage, clear Tank identity, and a readable evolution route.

Cons

May be inefficient if your current blocker needs a different role, element, or mode-specific answer.

Upgrade Priority

Priority: Early only. Re-check this after codes, events, or new pulls change your roster.

Best Modes

Campaign pushing, Zobo Horde pressure, and frontline survival checks.