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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Garchomp builds →Earth Power 2x83-98% Dig 2x110-130%KO Bulldoze 2x83-98% Sand Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake 2x119-140%KO Earth Power 2x63-74% Stomping Tantrum 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x73-86% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Earth Power 2x71-84% Dig 2x102-120%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x121-142%KO Earth Power 2x73-86% Dig 2x97-114%KO Bulldoze 2x73-86% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Toedscruel builds →Earth Power 2x83-98% Mud Shot 2x53-62% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Excadrill can KO Zebstrika with Earthquake (169-199%). Krookodile threatens a KO with Earthquake (152-179%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x169-199%KO Rapid Spin28-33% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x152-179%KO Knock Off50-59% Close Combat61-72% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 206 partners from the Ground egg group.
Scarlet & Violet 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 Attack and Speed EVs make every visit count. Highhorsepower threatens on the way out. Lightningrod adds passive value.
Best Build
Zebstrika best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Supercell Slam
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Supercell Slam
- Volt Switch
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Discharge
- Overheat
- Volt Switch
- High Horsepower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Zebstrika. TMs unlock Normal and Fire coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Thunder and Supercell Slam into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Zebstrika in Scarlet & Violet
Zebstrika Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Lightning Rod changes the entire equation for Zebstrika. The 497 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Highhorsepower with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In Scarlet & Violet, run Highhorsepower, Supercellslam, Volt Switch, and Overheat on Zebstrika. Highhorsepower is the most common pick at 19% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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