Zebstrika
TL;DR. Zebstrika is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 497. They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
Stat spread.
Total of 497. 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.
Zebstrika 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, Zebstrika reaches 2,428 CP at level 40 and 2,778 CP as a best buddy.
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Zebstrika in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Zebstrika across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #672 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Zebstrika.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zebstrika, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Zebstrika?
Zebstrika is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Zebstrika weak to?
Zebstrika takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Zebstrika resistant to?
Zebstrika resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Zebstrika evolve?
Zebstrika evolves from Blitzle (Level 27). Zebstrika is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Zebstrika from?
Zebstrika was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0523.
What are Zebstrika's base stats?
Zebstrika has HP 75, Attack 100, Defense 63, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 63, and Speed 116. Total base stat total: 497.
What are Zebstrika's abilities?
Zebstrika can have the abilities Lightning Rod, Motor Drive, plus the Hidden Ability Sap Sipper.
Is Zebstrika legendary or mythical?
No. Zebstrika is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Zebstrika's best stat?
Zebstrika's highest base stat is Speed at 116, which ranks 9th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Zebstrika good?
Zebstrika has a base stat total of 497, the 316th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Zebstrika 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 Zebstrika is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Zebstrika vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Zebstrika | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 69 | +6 |
| Attack | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Defense | 63 | 65 | -2 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 84 | -4 |
| Special Defense | 63 | 68 | -5 |
| Speed | 116 | 82 | +34 |
| Total | 497 | 443 | +54 |
Zebstrika appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Zebstrika 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
Catch Zebstrika in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.
Zebstrika appears in 12 episodes.
From BW039 (2011-07-07) through BW108 (2013-01-10).
- BW039 Reunion Battles in Nimbasa! Black & White 2011-10-29
- BW040 Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia! Black & White 2011-11-05
- BW049 Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader! Black & White 2012-02-18
- BW050 Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym! Black & White 2012-02-25
- BW054 The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck! Black & White 2012-03-24
- BW067 Cilan Takes Flight! Black & White 2012-06-23
- BW081 Crisis at Ferroseed Research! Black & White 2012-09-29
- BW090 Jostling for the Junior Cup! Black & White 2012-12-01
- BW102 Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad! Black & White 2013-03-02
- BW103 Curtain Up, Unova League! Black & White 2013-03-09
- BW106 Strong Strategy Steals the Show! Black & White 2013-03-30
- BW108 A Unova League Evolution! Black & White 2013-04-13
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Zebstrika partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Zebstrika partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Zebstrika cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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