Zebstrika (Pokmon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia
Publish date: 2024-05-18
Zebstrika (Japanese: ゼブライカ Zebraika) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Blitzle starting at level 27.
Biology
Zebstrika is a zebra-like Pokémon. Its coat is black with white, jagged stripes all over its body. There is one pointed stripe extending from its nose, two elaborate stripes on its neck and chest, one zigzag stripe each on its jaws, back, and hindquarters, one triangular stripe on each of its thighs, and two stripes banding each of its legs. Its ears are triangular with blue insides, while its eyes are blue with yellow sclerae and white eyelashes. Its nose is black, and its hooves are gray. A white, spiked mane runs the length of its body, beginning with two horn-like extensions on its forehead and running down its back to end in a long tail with a starburst-shaped tip.
Zebstrika has an aggressive and volatile personality. This irritable Pokémon fires lightning bolts from its mane when angry. The sign of that is when its white mane illuminates in a yellow glow. Zebstrika can move as quickly as lightning, releasing thunderclaps at full gallop. Zebstrika is known to lead Blitzle herds into thunderstorms. The main reason is to use the lightning unleashed by the storm to charge up Zebstrika's herd.
Evolution
Zebstrika evolves from Blitzle.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation V | | Unova
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| Black | They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates. |
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| White | This ill-tempered Pokémon is dangerous because when it's angry, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. |
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| Black 2 | When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. |
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| X | When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. |
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| Y | They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates. |
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| Omega Ruby | When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
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| Scarlet | This Pokémon is aggressive and has a volatile disposition. When agitated, it will illuminate its mane in yellow and fire off bolts of electricity. |
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| Violet | Once the herd hears thunder, it chases after the storm clouds so that the Blitzle in the group can use the lightning to charge up. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Zebstrika is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Zebstrika
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zebstrika
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zebstrika
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zebstrika
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.11 seconds | Base HP: 54 | | | Base Attack: 79 | Base Defense: 51 | Base Speed: 70 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Zebstrika debuted in Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!, under the ownership of Stephan. It was revealed to have evolved from his Blitzle. It reappeared in the next episode, where it was used in a battle against Bianca and her Minccino at the Club Battle tournament and won. Zebstrika reappeared again in Strong Strategy Steals the Show!, where it battled Ash and his Palpitoad at the Vertress Conference, with the battle resulting in a tie.
In Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, Elesa's Zebstrika defeated Bianca's Shelmet, Minccino, and Pignite during a Gym battle. In Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, it was used during Elesa's Gym battle against Ash; it battled Ash's Palpitoad and lost.
Minor appearances
Multiple Zebstrika appeared in the opening sequence of Black—Victini and Reshiram.
A Trainer's Zebstrika appeared in Cilan Takes Flight!.
A Zebstrika appeared in Crisis at Ferroseed Research!.
In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the Swords of Justice legend featured a Zebstrika.
In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Simeon's Zebstrika competed in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. It lost to Horatio's Cinccino in the first round.
In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, multiple Zebstrika were living at a ranch at Virgil's house.
A Zebstrika appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!.
Pokédex entries
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| BW039 | Zebstrika | Ash's Pokédex | Zebstrika, the Thunderbolt Pokémon and the evolved form of Blitzle. Zebstrika can be dangerous when angry, shooting lightning in all directions from its mane. It is lightning fast and when running at full gallop, thunder echos through the air. | | BW106 | Zebstrika | Ash's Pokédex | Zebstrika, the Thunderbolt Pokémon and the evolved form of Blitzle. Zebstrika moves at lightning-quick speed, producing the sound of thunder at a full gallop. |
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Zebstrika in the animated trailerA Zebstrika appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Elesa.
Pokémon Generations
A Zebstrika appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of Elesa.
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Elesa's Zebstrika was part of a team with its Trainer, as well as Sabrina and Fantina.
In the manga
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
In The Battle for More Friends!, a Pokémon Ranger used a Zebstrika with his Swanna in a Double Battle against Monta. Its Lightningrod Ability let it absorb the Electric-type attacks of Monta's Emolga. It was then defeated by a Sand Force-boosted Dig from Monta's Excadrill.
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
A Zebstrika appeared in The King's Identity...!!.
Pokémon Adventures
Elesa has a Zebstrika, which was first seen in To Make a Musical. It was being dressed up in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. Later, it was used in a Gym battle against Black.
A Zebstrika appeared in Up in the Air and The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.
Pokémon RéBURST
Fraud has a Zebstrika, which he can use as a Burst form.
In the TCG
Main article: Zebstrika (TCG)Trivia
- Zebstrika shares its category with Electivire. They are both known as the Thunderbolt Pokémon.
- Zebstrika is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 497.
Origin
Zebstrika appears to be based on a zebra. It may also be based on two of Helios's steeds that pulled his chariot—Bronte and Sterope—which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively, as Zebstrika's species in Japanese can be translated as the "Thunder and Lightning Pokémon".
Name origin
Zebstrika may be a combination of zebra and lightning strike.
Zebraika may be a combination of zebra and 雷火 raika (flash of lightning).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | ज़ेबस्ट्राइका Zebstrika | Transcription of its English name |  Russian | Зебстрика Zebstrika | Transcription of English name |  Thai | ซีบรายกา Sibraika | Transcription of Japanese name |
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