Blitzle doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Zebstrika, and getting there is worth the grind. Only weak to Ground. Known as the Electrified Pokemon.
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.
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
Blitzle Weakness
GoodType-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.
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 are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 202 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Blitzle easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Sapsipper and Eviolite give Blitzle staying power beyond its evolution stage. Hasty nature boosts Speed, a spread EV build EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Best Blitzle Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Volt Switch
- Quick Attack
- Supercell Slam
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Blitzle's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Thunder and Supercell Slam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Fire coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Double Kick and Double-Edge aren't available any other way for Blitzle, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Wild Charge for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Double Kick and Double-Edge aren't available any other way for Blitzle, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Wild Charge for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Double Kick and Double-Edge aren't available any other way for Blitzle, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Wild Charge for solid options.
No wild encounters for Blitzle in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Black and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
No wild encounters for Blitzle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Black and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Blitzle doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Black to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Blitzle can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring it over from Black instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Blitzle isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Zebstrika to unlock its full potential. At 295 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Blitzle's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika at level 27. Blitzle is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Lightning Rod on Blitzle. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Blitzle also gets Motor Drive and Sap Sipper, but they don't compare.
Blitzle fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker — base 60 Attack and 50 Sp. Atk. Base 76 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Blitzle appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A