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Blitzle is a black, zebra-like Pokémon with thick, double-pointed white stripes on its neck, chest, back, and hind legs. It has a rounded muzzle with a large, dark nose and oval, blue eyes with yellow sclera. On top of its head are short, triangular ears with blue insides. Below the knees, its legs are white with black hooves. Its tail is stubby, white, and has two points. Running up its neck is a spiky, white mane, which culminates at the front in a long extension that resembles a lightning bolt. This mane captures and stores electricity, which flashes whenever this Pokémon discharges energy. It communicates with other members of its species by controlling the rhythm and frequency of these flashes. During lightning storms, Blitzle ventures out to recharge its mane with lightning bolts.
Blitzle has the lowest Special Defense base stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
Origin
Blitzle resembles a zebra foal and may be based on two of Helios'ssteeds that pulled his chariot, Bronte and Sterope, which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively.
Name origin
Blitzle is derived from blitz (German for lightning). Le may derive from little.
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