Zebstrika (#0523) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk10094–167184–328

Def6361–126117–247

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD6361–126117–247

Spe116108–184213–364

Total497Higher than 69% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 116). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+184Max168No SP136Min122Scarf276Tailwind368

At max Speed, Zebstrika outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Lightning Rod: Electric becomes 0×

With Motor Drive: Electric becomes 0×

With Sap Sipper: Grass becomes 0×

Abilities

Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Motor Drive
Absorbs Electric moves, raising Speed one stage.
Sap SipperHidden ability
Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0522BlitzleElectric
1. Level 27#0523ZebstrikaElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

11Shock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

18Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

25SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

31StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

36DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

42AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

47Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

53ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

Egg moves 4

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggSand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

Pokédex entries

Category: Thunderbolt Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#029Updated Unova#148Blueberry#024

When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
This ill-tempered Pokémon is dangerous because when it’s angry, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.
White
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ゼブライカ
Japanese (romaji): Zebraika
Korean: 제브라이카
Chinese (Traditional): 雷電斑馬
Chinese (Simplified): 雷电斑马
French: Zéblitz
German: Zebritz
Spanish: Zebstrika
Italian: Zebstrika

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 174
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 5 areas

Mirage Island (Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 5 areas

Mirage Island (Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Electric)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 3 areas

Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–66
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–36
Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Dark Grass)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

Black 2 3 areas

Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–66
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–36
Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Dark Grass)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

White 1 area

Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–33

Black 1 area

Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–33