TL;DR. Blitzle is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 295. Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.
Stat spread.
Total of 295. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Blitzle in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Blitzle reaches 882 CP at level 40 and 1,010 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Blitzle first appeared on September 28, 2021, during After Fashion Week 2021.
- Blitzle
- Zebstrika by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 14 to Jun 23, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 to Jun 23, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 28, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 13 to Jul 25, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 5 to Apr 12, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 19 to Mar 1, 2022 | 1-star | Power Plant |
| Feb 4 to Feb 25, 2020 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Blitzle.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Blitzle, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Blitzle?
Blitzle is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Blitzle weak to?
Blitzle takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Blitzle resistant to?
Blitzle resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Blitzle evolve?
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika (Level 27).
What generation is Blitzle from?
Blitzle was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0522.
What are Blitzle's base stats?
Blitzle has HP 45, Attack 60, Defense 32, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 32, and Speed 76. Total base stat total: 295.
What are Blitzle's abilities?
Blitzle can have the abilities Lightning Rod, Motor Drive, plus the Hidden Ability Sap Sipper.
Is Blitzle legendary or mythical?
No. Blitzle is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Blitzle's best stat?
Blitzle's highest base stat is Speed at 76, which ranks 35th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Blitzle good?
Blitzle has a base stat total of 295, the 882nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Blitzle's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Lightning Rod, Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage. With Motor Drive, Electric moves raise its Speed instead of doing damage. With Sap Sipper, Grass moves raise its Attack instead of doing damage.
Through the generations.
Blitzle as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Blitzle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Lightning Rod: Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.
Motor Drive: Electric moves raise its Speed instead of doing damage.
Sap Sipper: Grass moves raise its Attack instead of doing damage.
Blitzle vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Blitzle | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Attack | 60 | 75 | -15 |
| Defense | 32 | 65 | -33 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 84 | -34 |
| Special Defense | 32 | 68 | -36 |
| Speed | 76 | 82 | -6 |
| Total | 295 | 443 | -148 |
Blitzle appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Blitzle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Blitzle.
Every main-series game Blitzle is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedZebstrika
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 3
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedZebstrika
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Blitzle appears in 16 episodes.
From BW028 (2011-04-21) through HZ097 (2025-05-30).
TCG Pocket appearances
Blitzle in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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