Road 3
10%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 8
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#522
POKÉDEX No. #522
Blitzle
Electrified Pokémon
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.
Weak to
Ground
Height0.8 m
Weight29.8 kg
AbilitiesLightning Rod
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack60112–240
- Defense3262–179
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def3262–179
- Speed76141–276
Total295
/ 720
BST295
13 percentile (1025)-126 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Black
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #522 |
| Blueberry | #23 |
| Conquest Gallery | #74 |
| Original Unova | #28 |
| Updated Unova | #147 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
59
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Cheri Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
→
Level 27
#523
Zebstrika
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Water
Offensive Coverage
Blitzle's Electric typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against flying, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 295, Blitzle plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 76, while Defense (32) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Electric typing leaves Blitzle with 1 weakness against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Blitzle is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
29.8 kg
TypeElectric
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.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Blitzle?
Blitzle is a Electric type Pokémon.
What are Blitzle's weaknesses?
Blitzle takes 2× damage from Ground type moves.
How does Blitzle evolve?
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika at level 27. Full evolution line: Blitzle → Zebstrika.
What are Blitzle's base stats?
Blitzle has a base stat total of 295: HP 45, Attack 60, Defense 32, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 32, Speed 76. Its highest stat is Speed (76).
