No. 0523

Zebstrika

Thunderbolt Pokémon

Official art

Zebstrika is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 497. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Electric

Height: 1.6 m 5′03″
Weight: 79.5 kg 175.3 lbs
Base stat total: 497 Higher than 69% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire

They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.

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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354

Atk100108–167184–328

Def6374–126117–247

SpA8090–145148–284

SpD6374–126117–247

Spe116122–184213–364

Total497Higher than 69% 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: 2 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 116); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+184Max168No SP136Min122Scarf276Tailwind368

At max Speed, Zebstrika outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Zebstrika 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		Zebstrika · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
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
168		Zebstrika · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
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
136		Zebstrika · No SP0 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
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 Blitzle 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 Blitzle 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 Blitzle 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 SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

#0522BlitzleElectric
1. Level 27
  #0523ZebstrikaElectric

Moves

Level up 12


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

TM / HM / TR 42


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
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	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
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
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
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM157	OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Fire	Spec	130	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
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
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM186	High HorsepowerNo additional effect.	Ground	Phys	95	95%	10
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

Zebstrika resembles a zebra. They are quite ill-tempered; when they are angry, lightning shoots out of their mane in all directions. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#473 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

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

: —

Original Unova#029Updated Unova#148Blueberry#024

When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
This ill-tempered Pokémon is dangerous because when it’s angry, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.
White
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Zebstrika
Japanese: ゼブライカ
Japanese (romaji): Zebraika
Korean: 제브라이카
Chinese (Traditional): 雷電斑馬
Chinese (Simplified): 雷电斑马
French: Zéblitz
German: Zebritz
Spanish: Zebstrika
Italian: Zebstrika

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Spe
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 174
: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Blitzle: Level 27.

Alpha Sapphire 5 areas

Mirage Island (Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 5 areas

Mirage Island (Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 3 areas

Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–66
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–36
Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Dark Grass)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

Black 2 3 areas

Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–66
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–36
Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Dark Grass)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

White 1 area

Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–33

Black 1 area

Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–33

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.