Blitzle (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Blitzle Electrified Pokémon シママ Shimama #0522 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 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Blitzle 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 65.7 lbs. 29.8 kg Blitzle 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 59	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Blitzle 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 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

Blitzle (Japanese: シママ Shimama) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Zebstrika starting at level 27.

Biology

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. 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.

Evolution

Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Blitzle  Electric

→

First evolution Zebstrika  Electric

In the anime

Blitzle in the anime

Major appearances

Blitzle debuted in Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!, under the ownership of Stephan. It was used in a battle against Ash, where it went up against Oshawott and caused him to lose his scalchop. They later had a rematch, where it was defeated. Blitzle was revealed to have evolved into Zebstrika before Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!.

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.

Minor appearances

Three Blitzle appeared in Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!.

Multiple Blitzle appeared in Lost at the Stamp Rally!.

Multiple Blitzle appeared in A Maractus Musical!, including one in a flashback.

In The Lonely Deino!, multiple Blitzle were under Bobby's care.

A Blitzle appeared in The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!, under the ownership of a shopper at the Driftveil Market.

Multiple Blitzle appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1.

In Battling the Bully!, Sean's father lent a Blitzle to his son and Glenn to use in a practice battle.

A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in Cilan Takes Flight.

Two Blitzle appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!, both under the ownership of a Trainer.

A Blitzle appeared in Search for the Clubultimate!.

In Clash of the Connoisseurs!, Burgundy, disguised as Fauxgundy, reviewed a Blitzle as a possible Pokémon for Marigold.

A Blitzle appeared in Crisis at the Ferroseed Research!.

A Blitzle appeared in Rocking at the Virbank Gym! Part 1.

Multiple Blitzle appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!.

In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured multiple Blitzle.

A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup!.

In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, multiple Blitzle were living at a ranch at Virgil's house.

Two Blitzle appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!, both under the ownership of a Trainer.

A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in Mission: Defeat Your Rival!.

Two Blitzle appeared in a flashback in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW028 Blitzle Ash's Pokédex Blitzle, the Electrified Pokémon. Blitzle catches electricity and stores it in its mane, which glows when the electricity is discharged.

In the manga

Blitzle in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

A Blitzle appeared in The King's Identity...!!.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Blitzle appeared in PMHGSS23.

Pokémon Adventures

A Hiker named Andy uses a Blitzle during his Triple Battle with Black in Black's First Trainer Battle. However, he was defeated after Andy became dehydrated.

A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in An Odd Speech and Unraveling Mysteries.

A Blitzle appeared in Battle at the Dreamyard.

Elesa has a Zebstrika that she has owned since she was young and it was a Blitzle. It appeared in a flashback in Battle on a Roller Coaster.

A Blitzle liberated by Team Plasma appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

In the TCG

Main article: Blitzle (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #028 Unova B2W2: #147 Black Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another. White When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity. Black 2 Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity. Y Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate. Omega Ruby When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity. Alpha Sapphire Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Route 3 Black 2 White 2 Breed Zebstrika
Generation VI X Y Breed Zebstrika Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Breed Zebstrika
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B1F; Field: Challenger's Ground PokéPark 2 Cove Area Conquest Violight MD GTI Desolate Canyon (1F-7F), Mountain Pass (1F-7F), Inflora Forest (1F-8F), Breezy Meadow (1F-8F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) Rumble U Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 2 Rumble World Dark Land: Royal Armory (All Areas) Picross Area 03: Stage 01
Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Pedra Valley: Stage 191

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 32		33 - 92	62 - 179
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 32		33 - 92	62 - 179
Speed: 76		72 - 140	141 - 276
Total: 295	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

Blitzle was last available in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. It is unavailable in Generation VIII and IX.

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 088 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00——% 20 1111 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00——% 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 2929 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 3232 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 3636 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3939 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15 4343 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blitzle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blitzle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

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 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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— 00—}}—% 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— 00—}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 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— 00—}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blitzle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blitzle 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 Blitzle 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 Blitzle in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blitzle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blitzle 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 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 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 Blitzle can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Blitzle cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Blitzle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blitzle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI Secret Power Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20

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 Blitzle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Blitzle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 46 Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 42 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He's indifferent to his surroundings, but when he finds promising Pokémon, he can't wait to teach them the tricks of Dash.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Spark Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Lightningrod Ability 2: Motor Drive Ability 3: Run Up Defense: ★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves into Zebstrika when its Speed is 81 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Kiyo and Tadasumi
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 40 - 90 5 #246 Rock Break Destroys one breakable-rock disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 118 Base Defense: 64 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Spark Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Discharge, Thunderbolt, Frustration, Return

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.

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Fashionable costume

Evolution data

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
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

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

Trivia

Origin

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. The zigzaggy mane of Blitzle takes shape of and flashes like lightnings.

Name origin

Blitzle may be a combination of Blitz (German for lightning) and little.

Shimama may be derived from 縞馬 shimauma (zebra).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese シママ Shimama From 縞馬 shimauma French Zébibron From zébron and biberon Spanish Blitzle Same as English name German Elezeba From Elektrizität and Zebra Italian Blitzle Same as English name Korean 줄뮤마 Julmyuma From 줄무늬 julmunui and 마 (馬) ma Mandarin Chinese 斑斑馬 / 斑斑马 Bānbānmǎ From 斑馬 / 斑马 bānmǎ Cantonese Chinese 斑斑馬 Bāanbāanmáh From 斑馬 bāanmáh

More languages Russian Блитцл Blittsl Transcription of English name Thai ชิมามา Chimama Transcription of Japanese name

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