Zebstrika (Pokémon)

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Zebstrika Thunderbolt Pokémon 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 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 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

In the 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. In the next episode, it was used in a battle against Bianca and her Minccino, which it won. Later, during Strong Strategy Steals the Show!, it battled Ash and his Palpitoad, and the battle resulted in a tie.

A Zebstrika appeared in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, under the ownership of Elesa. It defeated Bianca's Shelmet, Minccino, and Pignite during a Gym battle. Zebstrika reappeared in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, 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 made a cameo appearance in Cilan Takes Flight!.

A Zebstrika appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.

A Zebstrika appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice during the Swords of Justice legend.

A Zebstrika appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup!, under the ownership of Simeon. It was seen participating in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, where it lost to Horatio's Cinccino in the first round.

Multiple Zebstrika appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, where they were among the residents of 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.

Zebstrika in the animated trailer

Zebstrika in Pokémon Generations

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Elesa's Zebstrika appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer.

In Pokémon Generations

Elesa's Zebstrika appeared in The Uprising.

In the manga

Zebstrika in Pokémon Adventures

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

In The Battle for More Friends!, 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. 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.

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 V Unova BW: #029 Unova B2W2: #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.

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

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B1F 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 Shuffle Pedra Valley: Stage 208 Rumble World Dark Land: Royal Armory (Center Boss, Back, Special)

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 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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Ion Deluge Electric Status 0000— ——% 25 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 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— 09090% 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 5858 Ion Deluge Electric Status 0000— ——% 25

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 VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM72 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 FeintUSUM Normal Physical 30 100% 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 Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20

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 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15

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

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI - 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 Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
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.

Evolution

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

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

Trivia

• Zebstrika shares its category 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 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 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 Zebraika 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

More languages Russian Зебстрика Zebstrika Transcription of English name

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