Blitzle

シママ

Shimama

Generation

Generation V

Abilities

Lightning Rod
Motor Drive
Hidden: Sap Sipper

Pokédex

Index

Kalos

028/147

N/A

Evolves

From

None

Into

Zebstrika

Footprint

Cry

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

Biology

Physiology

Blitzle is a small quadruped equine Pokémon that resembles a young zebra. It has a mainly black coat covered in white stripes and a particularly spiky mane with a single lightning bolt-shaped cluster of hair sticking out between its small ears. Its tail is rather short for a hooved mammal. It has yellow and blue eyes and a very large black nose on its snout. Its small ears have blue insides.

Behavior

Blitzle can be found in small herds of roughly two dozen members on dry plains and savannas. They are especially common during thunderstorms, when large numbers of them congregate out in the open to absorb discharged electricity. The tips of the manes on their heads act as lightning rods, directing lightning to themselves and storing it for later use. Blitzle flash their manes with varying frequencies, rhythms, and intensities to communicate with others. When threatened, they can discharge large amounts of electricity at once in bright flashes of light, giving them time to dash away while foes are blinded. Blitzle have no way of generating their own electricity, however, so they rely largely on the weather to charge up. Because of this, Blitzle rarely use their electricity for anything other than communication unless the situation is absolutely dire. Scientists believe that their black bodies and white stripes help them avoid predators—when many Blitzle stand in a group, it becomes difficult to distinguish one from another due to their blending patterns.

Evolution

Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika at level 27.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Route 3	Common
Black 2 and White 2	Breed Zebstrika	None
X and Y	Breed Zebstrika	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Breed Zebstrika	None
Sun and Moon	Transfer	None

Pokédex entries

Black
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with each other.
White
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lighting 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
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
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.

Stats

Blitzle's Stats
HP	45
Attack	60
Defense	32
Sp. Atk	50
Sp. Def	32
Speed	76
Total	295

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
4	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
8	Charge	—	—%	20	Electric	Status
11	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
15	Thunder Wave	—	90%	20	Electric	Status
18	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
22	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
25	Spark	65	100%	20	Electric	Physical
29	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical
32	Discharge	80	100%	15	Electric	Special
36	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
39	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
43	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
4	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
8	Charge	—	—%	20	Electric	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
11	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
15	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
18	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
22	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
25	Spark	65	100%	20	Electric	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
29	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
32	Discharge	80	100%	15	Electric	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
36	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
39	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
43	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
4	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
8	Charge	—	—%	20	Electric	Status
11	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
15	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status
18	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
22	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
25	Spark	65	100%	20	Electric	Physical
29	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical
32	Discharge	80	100%	15	Electric	Special
36	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
39	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
43	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM72	Volt Switch	70	100%	20	Electric	Special
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	90%	20	Electric	Status
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM72	Volt Switch	70	100%	20	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM72	Volt Switch	70	100%	20	Electric	Special
TM73	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM93	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Double-Edge	Rattata, Rattata, Raticate, Raticate, Tauros, Eevee, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Dunsparce, Phanpy, Linoone, Skitty, Numel, Spinda, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Skiddo, Gogoat, Stufful, Bewear, Passimian	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Double Kick	Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Jolteon, Combusken, Blaziken, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar, Mudbray, Mudsdale	30	100%	30	Fighting	Physical
Endure	Dunsparce, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Cubchoo, Beartic	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
FeintUSUM	Pikachu, Meowth, Meowth, Persian, Persian, Farfetch'd, Seviper, Kecleon, Absol, Monferno, Infernape, Stunky, Skuntank, Lucario, Chesnaught	30	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Me First	Golduck, Sentret, Furret, Stantler, Absol, Lucario	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Rage	Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Bouffalant	20	100%	20	Normal	Physical
Sand Attack	Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Diglett, Dugtrio, Dugtrio, Farfetch'd, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Aipom, Ambipom, Stantler, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Patrat, Watchog, Purrloin, Liepard, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Scraggy, Scrafty, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Furfrou, Yungoos, Gumshoos, Rockruff, Lycanroc, Lycanroc	—	100%	15	Ground	Status
Screech	Ekans, Arbok, Meowth, Meowth, Persian, Persian, Psyduck, Golduck, Mankey, Primeape, Aipom, Ambipom, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Sneasel, Weavile, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Seviper, Kecleon, Stunky, Skuntank	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
Shock Wave	Blitzle, Zebstrika, Emolga	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Snatch	Sneasel, Weavile, Purrloin, Liepard, Heatmor	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Take Down	Growlithe, Ponyta, Rapidash, Seel, Dewgong, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tauros, Eevee, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Dunsparce, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Stantler, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Numel, Camerupt, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Chespin, Quilladin, Chesnaught, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Litleo, Pyroar, Skiddo, Gogoat, Furfrou, Yungoos, Gumshoos, Stufful, Bewear, Passimian	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Double-Edge	Rattata, Raticate, Eevee, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Phanpy, Skitty, Numel, Spinda, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Skiddo, Gogoat	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Double Kick	Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Jolteon, Combusken, Blaziken, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Bunnelby, Diggersby	30	100%	30	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
Endure	Dunsparce, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Cubchoo, Beartic	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Me First	Sentret, Furret, Stantler, Absol, Lucario	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Rage	Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Bouffalant	20	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	3 ♥
Sand Attack	Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Dugtrio, Farfetch'd, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon, Aipom, Ambipom, Stantler, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Patrat, Watchog, Purrloin, Liepard, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Scraggy, Scrafty, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Furfrou	—	100%	15	Ground	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Screech	Ekans, Arbok, Meowth, Persian, Psyduck, Golduck, Mankey, Primeape, Aipom, Ambipom, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Sneasel, Weavile, Seviper, Kecleon, Stunky, Skuntank	—	85%	40	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Shock Wave	Blitzle, Zebstrika, Emolga	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch	Sneasel, Weavile, Purrloin, Liepard, Heatmor	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Take Down	Growlithe, Ponyta, Rapidash, Seel, Dewgong, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tauros, Eevee, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Stantler, Poochyena, Mightyena, Numel, Camerupt, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Deerling, Sawsbuck, Chespin, Quilladin, Chesnaught, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Litleo, Pyroar, Skiddo, Gogoat, Furfrou	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Double-Edge	Rattata, Raticate, Eevee, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Dunsparce, Phanpy, Skitty, Numel, Spinda, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Deerling, Sawsbuck	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Double Kick	Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Jolteon, Combusken, Blaziken, Deerling, Sawsbuck	30	100%	30	Fighting	Physical
Endure	Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Vigoroth, Pachirisu, Buneary, Lopunny, Cubchoo, Beartic	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Me First	Sentret, Furret, Stantler, Absol, Lucario	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Rage	Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Bouffalant	20	100%	20	Normal	Physical
Sand-Attack	Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Dugtrio, Farfetch'd, Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Aipom, Ambipom, Stantler, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Patrat, Watchog, Purrloin, Liepard, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Scraggy, Scrafty, Deerling, Sawsbuck	—	100%	15	Ground	Status
Screech	Ekans, Arbok, Meowth, Persian, Psyduck, Golduck, Mankey, Primeape, Aipom, Ambipom, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Sneasel, Weavile, Seviper, Kecleon, Stunky, Skuntank	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
Shock Wave	Blitzle, Zebstrika, Emolga	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Take Down	Growlithe, Ponyta, Rapidash, Seel, Dewgong, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tauros, Eevee, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine, Phanpy, Stantler, Poochyena, Mightyena, Numel, Camerupt, Bidoof, Bibarel, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Tepig, Pignite, Emboar, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Deerling, Sawsbuck	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Bounce USUM	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Low Kick USUM	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
Magnet Rise USUM	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Shock Wave USUM	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Signal Beam USUM	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Snatch USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Bounce ORAS	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Bounce	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Supporting

Stephan's Blitzle

Minor

Trivia

This Pokémon was revealed along with six other Pokémon in July's issue of CoroCoro on June 11, 2010.
Blitzle is the first Zebra-based Pokémon.

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