#523 Zebstrika

#523 Zebstrika

Height1.6 m(5'03")
Weight79.5 kg(175.3 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 5

Zebstrika's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 75
291
Attack 100
236
Defense 63
162
Sp. Atk 80
196
Sp. Def 63
162
Speed 116
268
1315
Type Effectiveness

Zebstrika Abilities

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Absorbs Electric moves, raising Speed one stage.

Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

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Zebstrika Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tail Whipnormalstatus100Level 1The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Defense stats.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus90Level 1The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Quick Attacknormalphysical40100Level 1The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
ChargeelectricstatusLevel 1The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Shock Waveelectricspecial60Level 11The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Flame Chargefirephysical50100Level 18Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.
Sparkelectricphysical65100Level 25The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Stompnormalphysical65100Level 31The user attacks by stomping on the target with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.
Dischargeelectricspecial80100Level 36The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
AgilitypsychicstatusLevel 42The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Wild Chargeelectricphysical90100Level 47The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Thrashnormalphysical120100Level 53The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Baton PassnormalstatusTMThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Charge Beamelectricspecial5090TMThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Eerie Impulseelectricstatus100TMThe user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Electric TerrainelectricstatusTMThe 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 Ballelectricspecial100TMThe user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Electrowebelectricspecial5595TMThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Endeavornormalphysical100TMThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
High Horsepowergroundphysical9595TMThe user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Overheatfirespecial13090TMThe user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe 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.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
RoarnormalstatusTMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Smart Strikesteelphysical70TMThe user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Supercell Slamelectricphysical10095TMThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Thunderelectricspecial11070TMA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100TMThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Uproarnormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Volt Switchelectricspecial70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Double Kickfightingphysical30100EggThe user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet.
Feintnormalphysical30100EggThis attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Sand Attackgroundstatus100EggSand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.
Screechnormalstatus85EggAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.

Zebstrika Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Black

They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.

White

This ill-tempered Pokémon is dangerous because when it’s angry, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.

Black 2

When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.

In Other Languages

Zebstrika's Japanese name is Zebraika (ゼブライカ). Here are all the official names for Zebstrika across different languages:

JapaneseゼブライカZebraika
Korean제브라이카
Chinese (Traditional)雷電斑馬
FrenchZéblitz
GermanZebritz
SpanishZebstrika
ItalianZebstrika
Chinese (Simplified)雷电斑马

Zebstrika Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate75
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience174

How to Get Zebstrika

Zebstrika can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Zebstrika in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Zebstrika

Zebstrika is a Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 497, Zebstrika is classified as a Thunderbolt Pokémon and is part of the Blitzle → Zebstrika evolution line.

In competitive play, Zebstrika is placed in the RU tier where it holds a 0.17% usage rate. Its key abilities are Lightning Rod and Motor Drive and Sap Sipper, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Zebstrika is weak to Ground-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Zebstrika can learn 74 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Volt Switch, Endure, Endeavor, Discharge. Standing at 1.6m tall and weighing 79.5kg, Zebstrika has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.