Blitzle Best Moveset
Electric at 60 Attack and 76 Speed with AbilityLightning Rod redirecting Electric moves and AbilitySap Sipper granting Grass immunity. Pre-evolution stats with interesting ability options. The moveset can't compete. Evolve to Zebstrika for 100 Attack and 116 Speed.
Blitzle was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Blitzle's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Lightningrod with Life Orb, favoring a Naughty nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Blitzle best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Pursuit
- Wild Charge
- Flame Charge
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Blitzle was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Blitzle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Choice Specs, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Facade
- Agility
- Flame Charge
- Frustration
Recommended Teammates
Blitzle was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Blitzle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Me First
- Low Kick
- Spark
Recommended Teammates
Blitzle was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Blitzle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Hasty nature.
Utility Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Volt Switch
- Quick Attack
- Supercell Slam
Recommended Teammates
Blitzle Weakness
Type-wise, Blitzle takes extra damage from Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Blitzle Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Blitzle
Garchomp can KO Blitzle with Earthquake (248-292%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Blitzle View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x248-292%KO | ||
Evolution
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 202 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Blitzle easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Blitzle
Blitzle's shiny is marginally different in ways that require a forensic examination to identify. The electric zebra had black-and-white stripes with a lightning bolt motif, and someone at Game Freak looked at that canvas of potential and chose "same, but squint." Gen 5 really said no to its early routes.
Shiny Blitzle Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Blitzle
Blitzle starts showing up in endgame routes across 1 encounter spot. The list below lets you pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Blitzle in SV
Blitzle is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Blitzle ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Blitzle preloaded.
No wild encounters for Blitzle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White.
How to Obtain Blitzle in USUM
Step 1Blitzle ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 3. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Savanna Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Zebstrika
No wild encounters for Blitzle in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White.
How to Obtain Blitzle in SM
- Step 1Blitzle ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 3. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Savanna Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Zebstrika
Blitzle doesn't appear in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Catch Zebstrika instead and breed it. Its Egg hatches into Blitzle, and the step cards below show where Zebstrika turns up.
How to Obtain Blitzle in ORAS
Step 1Blitzle ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ZebstrikaMirage Spots - Area 22Lv.36-38GrassRate 60%Mirage SpotsLv.36-38GrassRate 30%Mirage Spots - Area 11Lv.36-38GrassRate 30%Mirage Spots - Area 12Lv.36-38GrassRate 30%or evolve from Blitzle (Step 1)
Base Stats
Blitzle's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Defense trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
Blitzle Guide
Blitzle does the job early-game if you need a Electric type on your team. Evolve it into Zebstrika before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Blitzle has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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