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Blitzle (Pokémon)
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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 sclerae. 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. Blizle's heartbeat can generate electricity. When Blitzle is startled, its heart rate goes up, and the voltage of its electricity also increases as a result. 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. Places with lots of lightning strikes also serve as the home for Blitzle. Blitzle lives in herds run by Zebstrika.
A Blitzle appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, under the ownership of Luisa. In the former movie, it was rescued in the middle of the desert by Damon when it injured its leg, and it was returned to Luisa with the help of Damon's Reuniclus's Psychic. In the latter movie, it made a brief cameo appearance while fulfilling a similar role.
In Pokémon GO, Blitzle can be obtained by completing 3/5 of the Special Research, Throwback Challenge Champion 2020. It can also be obtained by completing 3/5 of the Ticketed Special Research, Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020.
Blitzle resembles a zebra foal and may be based on two of Helios's steeds that pulled his chariot, Bronte and Sterope, which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively.
Name origin
Blitzle may be a combination of Blitz (German for lightning) and little.
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