Blitzle: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk6072–123112–240

Def3246–9262–179

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD3246–9262–179

Spe7686–140141–276

Total295Higher than 13% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

With : Grass becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 76); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+140Max128No SP96Min86Scarf210Tailwind280

At max Speed, Blitzle outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon draws Electric moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Electric immunity.
Everything about Lightning Rod →
Other Pokémon with Lightning Rod 17
Pikachu Raichu Cubone Marowak Rhyhorn Rhydon Goldeen Seaking Pichu Mega Sceptile Electrike Manectric Plusle Rhyperior Zebstrika Togedemaru Pincurchin
This Pokémon's Speed is raised 1 stage if hit by an Electric move; Electric immunity.
Everything about Motor Drive →
Other Pokémon with Motor Drive 3
Electivire Zebstrika Emolga
This Pokémon's Attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a Grass move; Grass immunity.
Everything about Sap Sipper →
Other Pokémon with Sap Sipper 18
Marill Azumarill Girafarig Stantler Miltank Azurill Zebstrika Deerling Sawsbuck Bouffalant Skiddo Gogoat Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Drampa Wyrdeer Farigiraf

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0522BlitzleElectric
1. Level 27
  #0523ZebstrikaElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

4Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

8Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20

11Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20

15Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

18Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

22Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

25Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

29Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15

33AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

35Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

40ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40

TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15

Egg moves 4

EggDouble KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10

EggSand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15

EggScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

Biology

The flashes it produces help it communicate with others by using patterns. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Electrified Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Black

: —

Original Unova#028Updated Unova#147Blueberry#023

Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.
Black

Names around the world

English: Blitzle
Japanese: シママ
Japanese (romaji): Shimama
Korean: 줄뮤마
Chinese (Traditional): 斑斑馬
Chinese (Simplified): 斑斑马
French: Zébibron
German: Elezeba
Spanish: Blitzle
Italian: Blitzle

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 Spe
: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 59
: Medium

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

White 1 area

Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13

Black 1 area

Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.