Zebstrika (Pokémon)

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Blitzle #522: Blitzle
Pokémon
#524: Roggenrola Roggenrola
Zebstrika
ゼブライカ Zebraika
#523
523Zebstrika.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type
Electric Unknown
Category
Thunderbolt Pokémon
Abilities
Lightningrod or Motor Drive Sap Sipper
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Unova
#029 #148
Regional Browser numbers
Height
5'03"
Imperial
1.6 m
Metric
Weight
175.3 lbs.
Imperial
79.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Black
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F523.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Field group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
2
Base Exp.: 174 Battle Exp.: 1741*

Zebstrika (Japanese: ゼブライカ Zebraika) is an Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Blitzle starting at level 27.

Biology

Physiology

Zebstrika is a zebra-like Pokémon, primarily black with various zigzagging stripes and bands on its body and limbs. Zebstrika has a long, pointed mane, with two thunderbolt-like protrusions on top of the head resembling horns. The mane extends down its back, ending in a starburst-like shape to form a tail.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Zebstrika is full of explosive power comparable to a flash of lightning. A thunderous roar can be heard when it runs at full speed.

Behavior

It has a violent temper and will release electric sparks from its mane when angered.

Habitat

Diet

Zebstrika are herbivores.

In the anime

Zebstrika in the anime

Major appearances

A Zebstrika debuted in Reunion Battles In Nimbasa! under Stephan's ownership.

Another Zebstrika appeared under Elesa's ownership in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader! and Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!.

Minor appearances

Zebstrika made an appearance in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A photo of multiple Zebstrika appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

A Zebstrika made a cameo appearance in Cilan Takes Flight!.

A Zebstrika appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.

A Zebstrika appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup! participating in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup.

Multiple Zebstrika appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! where they were in a ranch in Virgil's house.

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.

In the manga

In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga

In PBW3, a Pokémon Ranger used one 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 defeated by a Sand Force-boosted Dig from Monta's Excadrill.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Elesa has a Zebstrika which was first seen in To Make a Musical, where it was seen being dressed up in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. Later, it was used in a Gym Battle against Black.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Fraud has a Zebstrika in which he can use it as a Burst form.

In the TCG

Main article: Zebstrika (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond {{{diamonddex}}}
Pearl {{{pearldex}}}
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
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
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Rare Route 7
Black 2 White 2
Unknown
Rare
Routes 3 and 7
Route 3 (Hidden Grotto)*
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Gates to Infinity
Yellow Canyon, Withering Plains, Magnagate dungeons, Frozen Pillar, Northwind Shores,
Quiet Tundra, Farthest Cape, Sleepy Ice Cave, Quiet Tundra (Mapless Street),
Dreaming Island (Mapless Street and Golden Chamber), Quiet Tundra (Golden Chamber), Withering Plains (Mapless Street),
Moonlight Forest (Golden Chamber)
Pokémon Rumble Blast Meadow: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B1F
Pokémon Conquest Violight

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Black White Cheri Berry Cheri Berry (50%)
Black 2 White 2 Cheri Berry Cheri Berry (50%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
63
61 - 126 117 - 247
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 V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Charge Electric Status 0000 —% 20
00Start Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100100% 20
044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
088 Charge Electric Status 0000 —% 20
1111 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —% 20
1515 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100100% 20
1818 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20
2222 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20
2525 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
3131 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20
3636 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
4242 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
4747 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15
5353 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140140 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
RattataRaticateJolteonCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosion
PhanpySkittyNumelSpindaHippopotasHippowdon
DeerlingSawsbuck
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Nidoran♂NidorinoNidokingJolteonCombuskenBlaziken
DeerlingSawsbuck
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
SwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpyVigorothPachirisu
BunearyLopunnyCubchooBeartic
Endure Normal Status —% 10
SentretFurretStantlerAbsolLucario
Me First Normal Status —% 20
PrimeapeTaurosDunsparceSnubbullGranbullDunsparce
SandileKrokorokKrookodileDarumakaDarmanitanBouffalant
Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20
SandshrewSandslashDiglettDugtrioFarfetch'dEevee
VaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreonLeafeon
GlaceonAipomAmbipomStantlerTorchicCombusken
BlazikenPoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonLinooneHippopotas
HippowdonPatratWatchogPurrloinLiepardSandile
KrokorokKrookodileScraggyScraftyDeerlingSawsbuck
Sand-Attack Ground Status 100% 15
EkansArbokMeowthPersianPsyduckGolduck
MankeyPrimeapeAipomAmbipomUmbreonDunsparce
SneaselWeavileSeviperKecleonStunkySkuntank
Screech Normal Status 85% 40
BlitzleZebstrikaEmolga
Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
GrowlithePonytaRapidashSeelDewgongRhyhorn
RhydonRhyperiorTaurosEeveeDunsparceSnubbull
GranbullSwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpyDonphan
StantlerPoochyenaMightyenaNumelCameruptBidoof
BibarelHippopotasHippowdonTepigPigniteEmboar
LillipupHerdierStoutlandDeerlingSawsbuck
Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zebstrika in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zebstrika in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
B W B2 W2 Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zebstrika can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zebstrika cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2523.png Strong: Weak:
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.
PCP523.png HP: ★★★ Move: Discharge
Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Lightningrod
Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Motor Drive
Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Sprint
Evolves from Blitzle when its Speed is 81 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kiyo and Tadasumi

Evolution

Blitzle
Unevolved
Blitzle
 Electric 
Rare Candy
Level 27


Zebstrika
First evolution
Zebstrika
 Electric 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 523.png Spr 5b2 523.png Spr b 5b 523.png
Spr 5b 523 s.png Spr 5b2 523 s.png Spr b 5b 523 s.png
Zebstrika For other sprites and images, please see Zebstrika images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Zebstrika shares the same species name with Electivire. They are both known as Thunderbolt Pokémon.
    • It is one of a few Pokémon whose species name in English is the same as the name of a move.
  • Zebstrika is the only Pokémon that has 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 strike. It may also be combined with a corruption of eléctrica (Spanish for feminine electric).

Zebraika may be a combination of zebra and 雷火 raika (flash of lightning).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゼブライカ Zebraika From zebra and 雷火 raika
France Flag.png French Zéblitz From zebra and blitz
Spain Flag.png Spanish Zebstrika Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Zebritz From Zebra and Blitz or britzel
Italy Flag.png Italian Zebstrika Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 제브라이카 Jebeuraika Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雷電斑馬 / 雷电斑马 Léidiànbānmǎ From 雷電 léidiàn and 斑馬 bānmǎ.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese



External links

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