Blitzle
Electrified Pokémon |
シママ
Shimama |
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#522 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Lightning Rod or Motor Drive |
Sap Sipper
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Blitzle (Japanese: シママ Shimama) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into Zebstrika starting at level 27.
Biology
Blitzle is a black, zebra-like Pokémon with thick, double-pointed white stripes on its neck, chest, back, and hind legs. It has a rounded muzzle with a large, dark nose and oval, blue eyes with yellow sclerae. On top of its head are short, triangular ears with blue insides. Below the knees, its legs are white with black hooves. Its tail is stubby, white, and has two points. Running up its neck is a spiky, white mane, which culminates at the front in a long extension that resembles a lightning bolt. This mane captures and stores electricity, which flashes whenever this Pokémon discharges energy. It communicates with other members of its species by controlling the rhythm and frequency of these flashes. During lightning storms, Blitzle ventures out to recharge its mane with lightning bolts.
In the anime
Major appearances
Blitzle debuted in Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!, under the ownership of Stephan. It was used in a battle against Ash, where it went up against Oshawott and caused him to lose his scalchop. They later had a rematch, where it was defeated. Blitzle was revealed to have evolved into Zebstrika before Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!.
A Blitzle appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, under the ownership of Luisa. In the former movie, it was rescued in the middle of the desert by Damon when it injured its leg, and it was returned to Luisa with the help of Damon's Reuniclus's Psychic. In the latter movie, it made a brief cameo appearance while fulfilling a similar role.
Minor appearances
Three Blitzle appeared in Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!.
Multiple Blitzle appeared in Lost at the Stamp Rally!.
Multiple Blitzle appeared in A Maractus Musical!, including one in a flashback.
In The Lonely Deino!, multiple Blitzle were under Bobby's care.
A Blitzle appeared in The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!, under the ownership of a shopper at the Driftveil Market.
Multiple Blitzle appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1.
In Battling the Bully!, Sean's father lent a Blitzle to his son and Glenn to use in a practice battle.
A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in Cilan Takes Flight.
Two Blitzle appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!, both under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Blitzle appeared in Search for the Clubultimate!.
In Clash of the Connoisseurs!, Burgundy, disguised as Fauxgundy, reviewed a Blitzle as a possible Pokémon for Marigold.
A Blitzle appeared in Crisis at the Ferroseed Research!.
A Blitzle appeared in Rocking at the Virbank Gym! Part 1.
Multiple Blitzle appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!.
In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured multiple Blitzle.
A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup!.
In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, multiple Blitzle were living at a ranch at Virgil's house.
Two Blitzle appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!, both under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in Mission: Defeat Your Rival!.
Two Blitzle appeared in a flashback in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
BW028 |
Blitzle |
Ash's Pokédex |
Blitzle, the Electrified Pokémon. Blitzle catches electricity and stores it in its mane, which glows when the electricity is discharged. |
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In the manga
Blitzle in
Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
A Blitzle appeared in The King's Identity...!!.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
A Blitzle appeared in PMHGSS23.
Pokémon Adventures
A Hiker named Andy uses a Blitzle during his Triple Battle with Black in Black's First Trainer Battle. However, he was defeated after Andy became dehydrated.
A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in An Odd Speech and Unraveling Mysteries.
A Blitzle appeared in Battle at the Dreamyard.
Elesa has a Zebstrika that she has owned since she was young and it was a Blitzle. It appeared in a flashback in Battle on a Roller Coaster.
A Blitzle liberated by Team Plasma appeared in PS547.
In the TCG
- Main article: Blitzle (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #028 |
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Unova
B2W2: #147 |
Black |
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another. |
White |
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity. |
Black 2 |
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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X |
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity. |
Y |
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate. |
Omega Ruby |
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Meadow: Challenger's Ground, World Axle - B1F; Field: Challenger's Ground |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Conquest |
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MD GTI |
Desolate Canyon (1F-7F), Mountain Pass (1F-7F), Inflora Forest (1F-8F), Breezy Meadow (1F-8F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) |
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Rumble U |
Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Dark Land: Royal Armory (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Black |
White |
Cheri Berry (50%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
45
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105 - 152 |
200 - 294 |
Attack:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Defense:
32
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33 - 92 |
62 - 179 |
Sp. Atk:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Def:
32
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33 - 92 |
62 - 179 |
Speed:
76
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72 - 140 |
141 - 276 |
Total:
295
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon has Motor Drive, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 0×.
- If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 0×.
- If this Pokémon has Sap Sipper, the effectiveness of Grass-type moves is 0×.
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Learnset
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Blitzle's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
In Pokémon GO, Blitzle can be obtained by completing 3/5 of the Special Research, Throwback Challenge Champion 2020. It can also be obtained by completing 3/5 of the Special Research, Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020.
Evolution
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Level 27
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Blitzle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
Origin
Blitzle resembles a zebra foal and may be based on two of Helios's steeds that pulled his chariot, Bronte and Sterope, which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively.
Name origin
Blitzle is derived from blitz (German for lightning). Le may derive from little.
Shimama is a corruption of シマウマ shimauma (zebra).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
シママ Shimama |
From シマウマ shimauma |
French |
Zébibron |
From zèbre and biberon |
Spanish |
Blitzle |
Same as English name |
German |
Elezeba |
From Elektrizität and Zebra |
Italian |
Blitzle |
Same as English name |
Korean |
줄뮤마 Julmyuma |
From 줄무늬 and 마 (馬) |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
斑斑馬 / 斑斑马 Bānbānmǎ |
From 斑馬 bānmǎ. |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Блитцл Blittsl |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ชิมามา Chimama |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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