Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Thunderbolt Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
Zebstrika Weakness
Zebstrika's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Zebstrika leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Onix builds →Dig 2x49-59% Bulldoze 2x38-46% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Geodude builds →Dig 2x73-86% Bulldoze 2x56-66% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x69-82% Dig 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x44-53% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x69-82% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x36-43% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Onix builds →Dig 2x49-59% Bulldoze 2x39-46% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Geodude builds →Dig 2x75-90% Bulldoze 2x58-68% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x70-84% Dig 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x46-56% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x70-84% Bulldoze 2x55-65% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x46-56% Bulldoze 2x36-43% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Onix builds →Dig 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x39-47% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Geodude builds →Dig 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x72-85% Dig 2x62-74% Bulldoze 2x47-56% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x55-65% Sand Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x37-44% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x129-152%KO Bulldoze 2x79-93% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Onix builds →Dig 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x38-44% Sand Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Drill Run 2x79-93% Dig 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x75-88% Earth Power 2x71-84% Dig 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x46-55% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x54-64% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x126-149%KO Bulldoze 2x77-91% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x60-71% Dig 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x37-43% Sand Tomb 2x22-26% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Drill Run 2x77-91% Dig 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Earth Power 2x69-82% Dig 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x45-54% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x86-101%KO Dig 2x69-82% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Sand Tomb 2x32-39% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill can KO Zebstrika with Earthquake (188-222%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (183-215%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x188-222%KO Rapid Spin31-37% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x183-215%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Evolved from Blitzle. Zebstrika is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Blitzle), and Zebstrika peaks at 497 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Zebstrika to get Blitzle eggs easily using 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Double Kick, Double-Edge, Endure and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Zebstrika Best Moveset
Volt Switch keeps your team's momentum going. Zebstrika doesn't need to stay in long, Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Thunderbolt threatens on the way out. Sapsipper adds passive value.
Best Build
Zebstrika best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Ice
- Wild Charge
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Double Kick and Double-Edge on Zebstrika. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Thunder and Wild Charge, they expand what Zebstrika can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Zebstrika in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Zebstrika starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Zebstrika in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Blitzle is your first catch on the way to Zebstrika. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 36-38 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Blitzle
Step 2Zebstrika ✓Mirage Spots - Area 22Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 22Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 10Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 10Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 11Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 11Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 12Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 12Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 9Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3830%LateMirage Spots - Area 9Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3830%Lateor evolve from Blitzle (Step 1)
Zebstrika Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Lightning Rod changes the entire equation for Zebstrika. The 497 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Hiddenpowerice with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Zebstrika. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Zebstrika's base 116 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Lightning Rod is what you want on Zebstrika. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Motor Drive, Sap Sipper) work on paper but Lightning Rod is what makes Zebstrika worth using. With base 116 Speed, Lightning Rod gives Zebstrika an edge before opponents can react.
Base 116 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zebstrika is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Hiddenpowerice, Wild Charge, Thunderbolt, and Volt Switch on Zebstrika. Hiddenpowerice is the most common pick at 13% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Zebstrika joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves