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Blitzle.

national dex #522 · gen V
BST 295 · electric
Blitzle official artwork
electric
#522 · gen V
Profile
HP
45
ATK
60
DEF
32
SPA
50
SPD
32
SPE
76
BST 295 · best Speed 76 · worst Defense 32 · meters scale to 200

Blitzle is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel.

Typingelectric
AbilitiesLightning Rod, Motor Drive, Sap Sipper
Height, weight0.8 m / 29.8 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Blitzle base stats

BST 295 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk60112240
Def3262179
SpA5094218
SpD3262179
Spe76141276
BST295bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Blitzle weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele½
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly½
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Ground
Resists
Electric, Flying, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Blitzle abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Lightning RodRedirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Motor DriveAbsorbs electric moves, raising Speed one stage.
Sap SipperhiddenAbsorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Blitzle evolution line

2 stages

Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika: level it up to 27 or higher. How to evolve Blitzle, every game

Best Blitzle moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
electricThunderSPEC110
electricSupercell SlamPHYS100
electricWild ChargePHYS90
electricThunderboltSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalThrashPHYS120
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90
normalUproarSPEC90

Blitzle moves

gen 9 · 58 moves · 12 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 8 egg · 3 tutor
46 moves · Blitzle appears in 7 games
Quick AttackL1Tail WhipL4ChargeL8Shock WaveL11Thunder WaveL15Flame ChargeL18SparkL25StompL29DischargeL32AgilityL36Wild ChargeL39ThrashL43Baton PassTMBody SlamTMCharge BeamTMDouble EdgeeggDouble KickeggEerie ImpulseTMElectric TerrainTMElectro BallTMElectrowebTMEndeavorTMEndureeggFacadeTMFeinteggHelping HandTMLight ScreenTMLow KickTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMSand AttackeggScreecheggSleep TalkTMSmart StrikeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSupercell SlamTMSwiftTMTake DowneggTera BlastTMThunderTMThunderboltTMTrailblazeTMUproarTMVolt SwitchTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 1
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Level 4
ChargeelectricSTAT--20Level 8
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20Level 11
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Level 15
Flame ChargefirePHYS50100%20Level 18
SparkSTABelectricPHYS65100%20Level 25
StompnormalPHYS65100%20Level 29
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Level 32
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 36
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15Level 39
ThrashnormalPHYS120100%10Level 43
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
ChargeelectricSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Electric TerrainelectricSTAT--10TM / HM
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flame ChargefirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smart StrikesteelPHYS70-10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Supercell SlamSTABelectricPHYS10095%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Egg
Double KickfightingPHYS30100%30Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
FeintnormalPHYS30100%10Egg
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Egg
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Egg
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20Egg
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Egg
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor

Blitzle Pokédex entries

2 generations · newest first
Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

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

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

Generation V3 entries
Black

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

White

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

Black 2, White 2

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

Blitzle species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBlack
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height0.8 m (2'07")
Weight29.8 kg (65.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience59
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#522
Unova (BW)#028
Unova (B2W2)#147
Conquest#074
Blueberry#023
Wild held items
Cheri Berry50%
50% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread60 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statSpeed 76average
Speed tier76 Speaverage speed
Defensive load1 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Blitzle

Blitzle is a Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity. Blitzle stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 29.8 kg (65.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Blitzle base stats

Blitzle has a base stat total of 295, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 76 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 32 (poor). Blitzle is average speed with a base Speed of 76.

Blitzle weaknesses and resistances

As a Electric-type, Blitzle is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Blitzle 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Blitzle abilities

Blitzle's abilities include Lightning Rod, Motor Drive, Sap Sipper. 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. Its Hidden Ability is Sap Sipper, which absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Blitzle moves and learnset

Blitzle can learn 58 moves in Generation 9, including 12 by leveling up, 35 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 3 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Supercell Slam (Electric, 100 power), Wild Charge (Electric, 90 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power). For coverage, Blitzle can learn Thrash (Normal), Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal).

Training Blitzle

Blitzle has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Blitzle yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Blitzle belongs to the Ground egg group. Blitzle is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Blitzle → Zebstrika). Wild Blitzle may be found holding Cheri Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Blitzle. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Blitzle, or use the team builder to see how Blitzle fits into your squad.

Tools for Blitzle
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