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. This irritable Pokémon fires lightning bolts from its mane when angry. Zebstrika can move as quickly as lightning, releasing thunderclaps at full gallop.
Evolution
Zebstrika evolves from Blitzle .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data .)
In the anime
Main series
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 , which it won. Zebstrika reappeared again in Strong Strategy Steals the Show! , where it battled Ash and his Palpitoad , 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
A Zebstrika appeared in The Uprising , under the ownership of Elesa .
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
In the TCG
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 IX
Paldea #—
Kitakami #—
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.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182
260 - 354
100
94 - 167
184 - 328
63
61 - 126
117 - 247
80
76 - 145
148 - 284
63
61 - 126
117 - 247
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:
Learnset
Zebstrika was last available in Sun, Moon , Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon . It is unavailable in Generation VIII and IX .
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
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
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Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zebstrika in Generation VII
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
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A black or white 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
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika
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By transfer from another generation
A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
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Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds
Base HP: 54
Base Attack: 79
Base Defense: 51
Base Speed: 70
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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". The zigzaggy mane of Zebstrika and tail take shape of and flash like lightnings .
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
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