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.
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 180 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Double Kick, Double-Edge, Endure and 6 more to offspring.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Blitzle starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations
You can catch Blitzle through 4 walking encounters from Lv. 8-13, but availability differs between White and Black. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
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 leaning toward the physical side (base 60 Attack). 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