Zebstrika (Pokémon)

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Zebstrika Thunderbolt Pokémon ゼブライカ Zebraika #0523 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Lightning Rod or Motor Drive Cacophony Cacophony Sap Sipper Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Zebstrika 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 175.3 lbs. 79.5 kg Zebstrika 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 174	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Zebstrika 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Zebstrika (Japanese: ゼブライカ Zebraika) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Blitzle starting at level 27.

Biology

Zebstrika is a zebra-like Pokémon. Its coat is black with white, jagged stripes all over its body. There is one pointed stripe extending from its nose, two elaborate stripes on its neck and chest, one zigzag stripe each on its jaws, back, and hindquarters, one triangular stripe on each of its thighs, and two stripes banding each of its legs. Its ears are triangular with blue insides, while its eyes are blue with yellow sclerae and white eyelashes. Its nose is black, and its hooves are gray. A white, spiked mane runs the length of its body, beginning with two horn-like extensions on its forehead and running down its back to end in a long tail with a starburst-shaped tip.

Zebstrika has an aggressive and volatile personality. This irritable Pokémon fires lightning bolts from its mane when angry. The sign of that is when its white mane illuminates in a yellow glow. Zebstrika can move as quickly as lightning, releasing thunderclaps at full gallop. Zebstrika is known to lead Blitzle herds into thunderstorms. The main reason is to use the lightning unleashed by the storm to charge up Zebstrika's herd.

Evolution

Zebstrika evolves from Blitzle.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Blitzle  Electric

→

First Evolution Zebstrika  Electric

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #029 Unova  B2  W2 : #148 Black They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates. White This ill-tempered Pokémon is dangerous because when it's angry, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. Black 2 When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. Y They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates. Omega Ruby When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. Alpha Sapphire They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #24 Scarlet This Pokémon is aggressive and has a volatile disposition. When agitated, it will illuminate its mane in yellow and fire off bolts of electricity. Violet Once the herd hears thunder, it chases after the storm clouds so that the Blitzle in the group can use the lightning to charge up.

Zebstrika in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Route 7 Black 2 White 2 Routes 3 and 7 Route 3 (Hidden Grotto)*
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Electric) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mirage Islands (west of Route 104, west of Dewford Town, north of Route 124, south of Route 134), Mirage Mountain (south of Route 129)
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Savanna Biome Tera Raid Battles (4★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B1F PokéPark 2 Tech Area Conquest Violight MD GTI Ochre Quarry (1F-13F), Withered Savanna (1F-17F), Freezing Pillar (1F-14F), Windy Shoreline (1F-11F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall), Mt. Travail (8F-15F) Rumble U Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 2 Rumble World Dark Land: Royal Armory (Center Boss, Back, Special)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Pedra Valley: Stage 208 Masters EX Sync pair scout: Elesa & Zebstrika

Held items

Games		Held items
Black	White	Cheri Berry (50%)
Black 2	White 2

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Speed: 116		108 - 184	213 - 364
Total: 497	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Motor Drive, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×. If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×. If this Pokémon has Sap Sipper, the effectiveness of  Grass-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

Zebstrika is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 1111 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00——% 20 1818 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 2525 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 3131 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 3636 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4242 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 4747 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15 5353 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zebstrika Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM038 TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM053 TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM072 TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM096 TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM173 TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM210 TM210 Supercell Slam Electric Physical 100100 095}}95% 15 TM211 TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Zebstrika Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zebstrika Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zebstrika Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zebstrika Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Find Zebstrika's precious belonging Connected to: Magnemite, Helioptile Connection Orb Set: 15 Phrases Normal When I run wild, you'll hear the sound of thunder! Don't ask me what it does... Low HP (< 50%) I don't feel as charged up as before...
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 54 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He decided to run all over PokéPark. He fell in love with the Tech Area during the trip and settled down in the Area.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Discharge Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Lightningrod Ability 2: Motor Drive Ability 3: Sprint Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★★ Evolves from Blitzle when its Speed is 81 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kiyo and Tadasumi
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #247 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 211 Base Defense: 136 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Spark Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Discharge, Wild Charge, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Blitzle  Electric

Level 27 →

First Evolution Zebstrika  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Zebstrika images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Zebstrika in the anime

Major appearances

Zebstrika debuted in Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!, under the ownership of Stephan. It was revealed to have evolved from his Blitzle. It reappeared in the next episode, where it was used in a battle against Bianca and her Minccino at the Club Battle tournament and won. Zebstrika reappeared again in Strong Strategy Steals the Show!, where it battled Ash and his Palpitoad at the Vertress Conference, with the battle resulting in a tie.

In Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, Elesa's Zebstrika defeated Bianca's Shelmet, Minccino, and Pignite during a Gym battle. In Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, it was used during Elesa's Gym battle against Ash; it battled Ash's Palpitoad and lost.

Minor appearances

Multiple Zebstrika appeared in the opening sequence of Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A Trainer's Zebstrika appeared in Cilan Takes Flight!.

A Zebstrika appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.

In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured a Zebstrika.

In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Simeon's Zebstrika competed in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. It lost to Horatio's Cinccino in the first round.

In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, multiple Zebstrika were living at a ranch at Virgil's house.

A Zebstrika appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW039 Zebstrika Ash's Pokédex Zebstrika, the Thunderbolt Pokémon and the evolved form of Blitzle. Zebstrika can be dangerous when angry, shooting lightning in all directions from its mane. It is lightning fast and when running at full gallop, thunder echos through the air. BW106 Zebstrika Ash's Pokédex Zebstrika, the Thunderbolt Pokémon and the evolved form of Blitzle. Zebstrika moves at lightning-quick speed, producing the sound of thunder at a full gallop.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Zebstrika in the animated trailer

A Zebstrika appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Elesa.

Pokémon Generations

Zebstrika in Pokémon Generations

A Zebstrika appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of Elesa.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Zebstrika (center right) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Elesa's Zebstrika was part of a team with its Trainer, as well as Sabrina and Fantina.

In the manga

Zebstrika in Pokémon Adventures

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

In The Battle for More Friends!, a Pokémon Ranger used a Zebstrika with his Swanna in a Double Battle against Monta. Its Lightningrod Ability let it absorb the Electric-type attacks of Monta's Emolga. It was then defeated by a Sand Force-boosted Dig from Monta's Excadrill.

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

A Zebstrika appeared in The King's Identity...!!.

Pokémon Adventures

Elesa has a Zebstrika, which was first seen in To Make a Musical. It was being dressed up in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. Later, it was used in a Gym battle against Black.

A Zebstrika appeared in Up in the Air and The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

Pokémon RéBURST

Fraud has a Zebstrika, which he can use as a Burst form.

In the TCG

Main article: Zebstrika (TCG)

Trivia

• Zebstrika shares its category with Electivire. They are both known as the Thunderbolt Pokémon.
• Zebstrika is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 497.

Origin

Zebstrika appears to be based on a zebra. It may also be based on two of Helios's steeds that pulled his chariot—Bronte and Sterope—which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively, as Zebstrika's species in Japanese can be translated as the "Thunder and Lightning Pokémon".

Name origin

Zebstrika may be a combination of zebra and lightning strike.

Zebraika may be a combination of zebra and 雷火 raika (flash of lightning).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゼブライカ Zebraika From zebra and 雷火 raika French Zéblitz From zèbre and Blitz Spanish Zebstrika Same as English name German Zebritz From Zebra and Blitz or britzel Italian Zebstrika Same as English name Korean 제브라이카 Zebraika Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 雷電斑馬 / 雷电斑马 Léidiànbānmǎ From 雷電 / 雷电 léidiàn and 斑馬 / 斑马 bānmǎ Cantonese Chinese 雷電斑馬 Lèuihdihnbāanmáh From 雷電 lèuihdihn and 斑馬 bāanmáh

More languages Hindi ज़ेबस्ट्राइका Zebstrika Transcription of its English name Russian Зебстрика Zebstrika Transcription of English name Thai ซีบรายกา Sibraika Transcription of Japanese name

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