Zebstrika (Pokémon)

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Zebstrika Thunderbolt Pokémon ゼブライカ Zebraika #523 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Lightning Rod or Motor Drive Cacophony Cacophony Sap Sipper Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Zebstrika 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 175.3 lbs. 79.5 kg Zebstrika 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 174	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Zebstrika 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves from Blitzle starting at level 27.

Biology

Zebstrika is a zebra-like Pokémon. Its coat is black with white, jagged stripes all over its body. There is one pointed stripe extending from its nose, two elaborate stripes on its neck and chest, one zigzag stripe each on its jaws, back, and hindquarters, one triangular stripe on each of its thighs, and two stripes banding each of its legs. Its ears are triangular with blue insides, while its eyes are blue with yellow sclerae and white eyelashes. Its nose is black, and its hooves are gray. A white, spiked mane runs the length of its body, beginning with two horn-like extensions on its forehead and running down its back to end in a long tail with a starburst-shaped tip. This irritable Pokémon fires lightning bolts from its mane when angry. Zebstrika can move as quickly as lightning, releasing thunderclaps at full gallop.

In the anime

In the main series

Zebstrika in the anime

Major appearances

Zebstrika debuted in Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!, under the ownership of Stephan. It was revealed to have evolved from his Blitzle. It reappeared in the next episode, where it was used in a battle against Bianca and her Minccino, which it won. Zebstrika reappeared again in Strong Strategy Steals the Show!, where it battled Ash and his Palpitoad, with the battle resulting in a tie.

In Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, Elesa's Zebstrika defeated Bianca's Shelmet, Minccino, and Pignite during a Gym battle. In Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, it was used during Elesa's Gym battle against Ash; it battled Ash's Palpitoad and lost.

Minor appearances

Multiple Zebstrika appeared in the opening sequence of Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A Trainer's Zebstrika appeared in Cilan Takes Flight!.

A Zebstrika appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.

In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured a Zebstrika.

In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Simeon's Zebstrika competed in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. It lost to Horatio's Cinccino in the first round.

In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, multiple Zebstrika were living at a ranch at Virgil's house.

A Zebstrika appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

Pokédex entries

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Zebstrika in the animated trailer

A Zebstrika appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Elesa.

In Pokémon Generations

Zebstrika in Pokémon Generations

A Zebstrika appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of Elesa.

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Zebstrika (center right) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Elesa's Zebstrika was part of a team with its Trainer, as well as Sabrina and Fantina.

In the manga

Zebstrika in Pokémon Adventures

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

In The Battle for More Friends!, a Pokémon Ranger used a Zebstrika 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 then defeated by a Sand Force-boosted Dig from Monta's Excadrill.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

A Zebstrika appeared in The King's Identity...!!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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

A Zebstrika appeared in Up in the Air and PS547.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Zebstrika (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond 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.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Discharge Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Lightningrod Ability 2: Motor Drive Ability 3: Sprint Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★★ Evolves from Blitzle when its Speed is 81 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kiyo and Tadasumi
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #247 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 211 Base Defense: 136 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Spark Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Discharge, Wild Charge

Evolution

Unevolved Blitzle  Electric

Level 27 →

First evolution Zebstrika  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Zebstrika images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Zebstrika shares its category with Electivire. They are both known as the Thunderbolt Pokémon.
• Zebstrika is the only Pokémon with 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 Japanese ゼブライカ Zebraika From zebra and 雷火 raika French Zéblitz From zebra and blitz Spanish Zebstrika Same as English name German Zebritz From Zebra and Blitz or britzel Italian Zebstrika Same as English name Korean 제브라이카 Zebraika Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 雷電斑馬 / 雷电斑马 Léidiànbānmǎ From 雷電 léidiàn and 斑馬 bānmǎ. Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Зебстрика Zebstrika Transcription of English name Thai ซีบรายกา Zebraika Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

External links

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