Zebstrika (Pokémon)

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Zebstrika ゼブライカ Zebraika #523 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Lightningrod 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 21 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.

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 and lined with blue skin, while its eyes are blue with yellow sclera 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. This irritable Pokémon fires lightning bolts from its mane when angry. Zebstrika can move as quickly as lightning, releasing thunderclaps at full gallop.

In the anime

Zebstrika in the anime

Major appearances

A Zebstrika debuted in Reunion Battles In Nimbasa! under Stephan's ownership.

Another Zebstrika appeared under Elesa's ownership in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader! and Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!.

Minor appearances

Zebstrika made an appearance in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A photo of multiple Zebstrika appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

A Zebstrika made a cameo appearance in Cilan Takes Flight!.

A Zebstrika appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.

A Zebstrika appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup! participating in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup.

Multiple Zebstrika appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! where they were in a ranch in Virgil's house.

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.

In the manga

File:Ranger Zebstrika.png

Zebstrika in Be a Master!! Pokémon BW

In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga

In PBW3, a Pokémon Ranger used one 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 defeated by a Sand Force-boosted Dig from Monta's Excadrill.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Zebstrika (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V 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 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Route 7 Black 2 White 2 Rare Rare Routes 3 and 7 Route 3 (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	Ochre Quarry, Withered Savanna, Magnagate dungeons, Freezing Pillar, Windy Shoreline, Silent Tundra, Cape at the Edge, Slumbering Cave, Dreamy Island, Moonlit Forest (Golden Chamber)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B1F
Pokémon Conquest	Violight

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Black	White	Cheri Berry (50%)
Black 2	White 2	Cheri Berry (50%)

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 00Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 088 Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 1111 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 ——% 20 1515 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 1818 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 2222 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 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— ——% 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	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 of Zebstrika

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Me First	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100%	20
	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	—%	20
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zebstrika in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zebstrika in that game. 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zebstrika can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zebstrika cannot be tutored the move in that game 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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
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 Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: 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 Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Motor Drive Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Sprint Evolves from Blitzle when its Speed is 81 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kiyo and Tadasumi

Evolution

Unevolved Blitzle  Electric

Level 27 →

First Evolution Zebstrika  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Zebstrika shares the same species name with Electivire. They are both known as the Thunderbolt Pokémon.
  • It is one of a few Pokémon whose species name in English is the same as the name of a move.
• Zebstrika is the only Pokémon that has 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 strike. It may also be combined with a corruption of eléctrica (Spanish for feminine electric).

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 zebra and blitz Spanish Zebstrika Same as English name German Zebritz From Zebra and Blitz or britzel Italian Zebstrika Same as English name Korean 제브라이카 Jebeuraika Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 雷電斑馬 / 雷电斑马 Léidiànbānmǎ From 雷電 léidiàn and 斑馬 bānmǎ. Cantonese Chinese

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