Blitzle can be obtained in: Black (Wild, Dark Grass – Unova route 3), White (Wild, Dark Grass – Unova route 3). In other games, trade or transfer via Pokemon HOME.

#522 Blitzle

electric

Height0.8 m(2'07")

Weight29.8 kg(65.7 lbs)

Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%

Gen 5

Blitzle Evolution

BlitzleLevel 1

ZebstrikaLevel 27

Blitzle's Detailed Stats

Stat	Base	EVs	Total
HP	45		231
Attack	60		156
Defense	32		100
Sp. Atk	50		136
Sp. Def	32		100
Speed	76		188
		0/508	911

Type Effectiveness

2xdamage

ground

1xdamage

normal fire water grass ice fighting poison psychic bug rock ghost dragon dark fairy

0.5xdamage

electric flying steel

Blitzle 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

Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

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Blitzle Moves

Move▲	Type▲	Cat.▲	Pow▲	Acc▲	Method▲	Description
Quick Attack	normal	physical	40	100	Level 1	The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Tail Whip	normal	status	–	100	Level 4	The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Defense stats.
Charge	electric	status	–	–	Level 8	The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Shock Wave	electric	special	60	–	Level 11	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Thunder Wave	electric	status	–	90	Level 15	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Flame Charge	fire	physical	50	100	Level 18	Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.
Spark	electric	physical	65	100	Level 22	The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Stomp	normal	physical	65	100	Level 25	The user attacks by stomping on the target with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.
Discharge	electric	special	80	100	Level 29	The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
Agility	psychic	status	–	–	Level 33	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Wild Charge	electric	physical	90	100	Level 35	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Thrash	normal	physical	120	100	Level 40	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Baton Pass	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Body Slam	normal	physical	85	100	TM	The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Charge Beam	electric	special	50	90	TM	The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Double Edge	normal	physical	120	100	TM	A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Eerie Impulse	electric	status	–	100	TM	The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Electric Terrain	electric	status	–	–	TM	The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.
Electro Ball	electric	special	–	100	TM	The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Electroweb	electric	special	55	95	TM	The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Endeavor	normal	physical	–	100	TM	The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Endure	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facade	normal	physical	70	100	TM	This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Helping Hand	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Light Screen	psychic	status	–	–	TM	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Low Kick	fighting	physical	–	100	TM	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Protect	normal	status	–	–	TM	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance	water	status	–	–	TM	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Rest	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Sleep Talk	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Smart Strike	steel	physical	70	–	TM	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Substitute	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	fire	status	–	–	TM	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Supercell Slam	electric	physical	100	95	TM	The user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.
Swift	normal	special	60	–	TM	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Down	normal	physical	90	85	TM	A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blast	normal	special	80	100	TM	If 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.
Thunder	electric	special	110	70	TM	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunderbolt	electric	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trailblaze	grass	physical	50	100	TM	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Uproar	normal	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Volt Switch	electric	special	70	100	TM	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Double Kick	fighting	physical	30	100	Egg	The user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet.
Feint	normal	physical	30	100	Egg	This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Sand Attack	ground	status	–	100	Egg	Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.
Screech	normal	status	–	85	Egg	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.

Blitzle Sprites

Normal

Shiny

Back

Back Shiny

Pokedex Entries

When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.

Black

Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.

Black 2

Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.

In Other Languages

Blitzle's Japanese name is Shimama (シママ). Here are all the official names for Blitzle across different languages:

JapaneseシママShimama

Korean줄뮤마

Chinese (Traditional)斑斑馬

FrenchZébibron

GermanElezeba

SpanishBlitzle

ItalianBlitzle

Chinese (Simplified)斑斑马

Blitzle Breeding

Species

Electrified Pokémon

Egg Groups

Ground

Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)

Gender DifferencesNone

Misc Data

Catch Rate190

Base Friendship70

Growth RateMedium

Base Experience59

How to Get Blitzle

Blitzle is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Blitzle in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers

Unova #28 Unova (B2W2) #147 Blueberry #23

GameMethodLocationDetails

BlackWildUnova route 3Wild, Dark Grass

WhiteWildUnova route 3Wild, Dark Grass

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