Zebstrika is an Electric-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation V and it evolves from Blitzle at level 27. Zebstrika is known as “The Thunderbolt Pokémon”. It has a 50% chance of spawning as either female and male. Zebstrika is from the Unova region, placing as #29 out of #148.
About Zebstrika
| First appearance in anime | Original Series: Reunion Battles in Nimbasa! | |
| First appearance in game | Black and White | |
| Region | Unova | |
| Evolution | Blitzle → Zebstrika | |
| 1st Evo level | 27 | |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A | |
| Pokedex Entry | When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions. | They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates. |
Zebstrika Base stats
| HP | 75 |
| ATTACK | 100 |
| DEFENCE | 63 |
| SP. ATTACK | 80 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 63 |
| SPEED | 116 |
| TOTAL | 497 |
Appearance
Zebstrika is a zebra-like Pokémon, as the name suggests. It has a black body with white lighting shaped stripes all over its body. Its mane is spiked and runs all the way from its forehead to its tail. Its tail ends in a starburst shape and the inside of Zebstrika’s ears are blue, while its eyes are blue and yellow.
Behavior
Zebstrika is known for its ill temper and when it is angry, it blasts strong bolts of lightning from its mane in all directions and runs wild. When it runs at full speed, its hooves hitting the ground make the sound of thunder, hence its nickname “The Thunderbolt Pokémon”.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Zebstrika is weak to Ground-type Pokémon and takes twice as much damage as normal when fighting them. It is not immune to any type but is resistant to Flying, Steel, and Electric types, taking only half of the normal amount of damage. Zebstrika is damaged normally by Normal, Fighting, Poison, Rock, Bug, Ghost, Fire, Water, Grass, Psychic, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy-type Pokémon.
Best moveset
Zebstrika has a lot of strong moves, including Thrash, which is a move that has 120 power and 100% accuracy. Here are Zabstrika’s best moves. Thrash lasts 2-3 turns but confuses the user afterwards, Double-Edge has a 33% recoil and Overheat has 130 power and 90% accuracy, but lowers the user’s special attack by 2. Finally, Hyper Beam has 150% power and 90% accuracy, but the user cannot move on the next turn.
| Thrash | Double-Edge |
| Overheat | Hyper Beam |
How to catch Zebstrika in Pokemon Go?
Zebstrika can be found in the wild during rainy weather conditions. Rain boosts the spawn rates of electric-type Pokémon, so be on the lookout for Zebstrika or its previous evolution, Blitzle. Zebstrika has also been known to be a raid boss for level 3 raids, as well as a reward for certain research encounters.
Trivia
- Both known as “The Thunderbolt Pokémon”, Zebstrika shares its category with Electivire.
- Zebstrika is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 497.
- Similar to sharing a category, both Zebstrika and Electivire can learn the same ability: Motor Drive.
FAQs
How tall is Zebstrika?
Zebstrika is 5’ 03” or 1.6 meters tall and weighs 175.3 pounds. Its previous evolution, Blitzle, is much smaller and stands at 2’07 and weighs 65.7 pounds.
Does Zebstrika evolve?
No, Zebstrika evolves from a Blitzle and is the final evolution. There is no middle evolution and it’s unclear if it will ever receive a “Baby Pokemon” as others have in the past.
Does Pokemon Go have a shiny Zebstrika?
Yes, the shiny version of Zebstrika can be found by interacting with normal Zebstrikas in the overworld or by interacting with normal shiny Blitzles in the overworld and evolving to Zebstrika. A shiny Zebstrika will be purple and white instead of black and white.
Is Zebstrika a dual type?
No, Zebstrika is only an Electric-type Pokémon.
Conclusion
Zebstrika is a very good Pokemon to have on a team. Its base stat total is great, and is very useful for its high speed and attack stats. It has access to several very strong Electric type moves, making it a very useful counter with its type advantages. Its unique in that its base stat total is 497 and no other Pokemon has that, adding to a long list of reasons to pursue a Zebstrika.
