Zebstrika (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Zebstrika Thunderbolt Pokémon ゼブライカ Zebraika #0523 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 5140 - 5396 steps
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 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.

In the anime

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. 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

Zebstrika in Pokémon Generations

A Zebstrika appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of Elesa.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Zebstrika (center right) in the 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

Zebstrika in Pokémon Adventures

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

In The Battle for More Friends!, a Pokémon Ranger used a Zebstrika 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 then defeated by a Sand Force-boosted Dig from Monta's Excadrill.

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

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

Pokémon Adventures

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 and The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

Pokémon RéBURST

Fraud has a Zebstrika, which he can use 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.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

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 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 PokéPark 2 Tech Area 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)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard SeaFinal Masters EX Sync Pair Scout (Elesa's)

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

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Zebstrika's learnsets from other generations.

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds Base HP: 54 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
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.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 181 Base Attack: 211 Base Defense: 136 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Spark Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Discharge, Wild Charge, Frustration, Return

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
Generation VIII HOME

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.
• 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 lightning strike, as well as electrical.

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 zèbre 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 Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 雷電斑馬 / 雷电斑马 Léidiànbānmǎ From 雷電 / 雷电 léidiàn and 斑馬 / 斑马 bānmǎ Cantonese Chinese 雷電斑馬 Lèuihdihnbāanmáh From 雷電 lèuihdihn and 斑馬 bāanmáh

More languages Russian Зебстрика Zebstrika Transcription of English name Thai ซีบรายกา Sibraika Transcription of Japanese name

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