No. 0522

Blitzle

Electrified Pokémon

Official art

Blitzle is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 295. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Electric

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 29.8 kg 65.7 lbs
Base stat total: 295 Higher than 13% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire

Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.

See all 3 entries

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.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Blitzle against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
140		Blitzle · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		Blitzle · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
96		Blitzle · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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 .
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 if hit by an Electric move; Electric .
Everything about Motor Drive →
Other Pokémon with Motor Drive 3
Electivire Zebstrika Emolga
This Pokémon's Attack is raised 1 if hit by a Grass move; Grass .
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

Level up 12


1	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
4	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
8	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
11	Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.	Electric	Spec	60	—	20
15	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
18	Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Fire	Phys	50	100%	20
22	Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	65	100%	20
25	Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	65	100%	20
29	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Spec	80	100%	15
33	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
35	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
40	ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 35


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM38	Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Fire	Phys	50	100%	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Spec	70	100%	20
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM53	Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.	Steel	Phys	70	—	10
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM72	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Spec	—	100%	10
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM96	Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.	Electric	Status	—	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM136	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
TM147	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM210	Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.	Electric	Phys	100	95%	15
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Spec	55	95%	15

Egg moves 4


Egg	Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.	Fighting	Phys	30	100%	30
Egg	FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.	Normal	Phys	30	100%	10
Egg	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	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.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#670 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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.