Zebstrika

The Thunderbolt Pokémon
#523 - Zebstrika
Pre-Evolve	Blitzle
Debut	Pokémon: Black Version Pokémon: White Version
Species Info
Type	+
Height	1.6 m (5'03")
Weight	79.5 kg (175.3 lbs.)
Color	Black
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Lightningrod / Motor Drive
Hidden Ability	Sap Sipper
Egg Group	Ground
Icon		Sprite
File:I523.gif		File:523sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	75	Speed	116
Attack	100	Sp. Attack	80
Defense	63	Sp. Defense	63
Training Info
Catch Rate	75	Hatch Steps	5,120
Base Exp.	174	Effort Points	Spe
Happiness	70
To Lv.100	Normal

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Zebstrika is a fast and powerful electrical zebra-like Pokémon that was introduced in the fifth generation games. It is the evolved form of Blitzle.

Information

Zebstrika evolve from Blitzle at Level 27. It is an ill-tempered Pokémon that is made dangerous by its anger, as it will shoot lightning from its mane in all directions when enraged. They are known for their lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder is said to reverberate.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Black and White Versions, they were uncommonly found at Route 7.

Other Games

In Pokémon Rumble Blast, Zebstrika appeared at the Challengers' Ground and the first basement floor of World Axle.

Other Appearances

Other Media

• In the Pokémon anime, Zebstrika was first featured in several episodes where Stephan's Blitzle was shown to have evolved into one, and he initially used it for the Battle Club tournament. A Zebstrika was also featured as part of Elesa's team and was able to defeat all of Bianca's team, but it later lost to Ash's Palpitoad.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Zebstrika was featured as one of Elesa's main Pokémon during the Black/White arc. It ultimately was defeated by Black's Tepig.

Trivia

• Its name is a play on a combination of "zebra" and "strike".