Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)
60%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 36-38
- Conditions
- Any
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#523
POKÉDEX No. #523
Zebstrika
Thunderbolt Pokémon
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
Weak to
Ground
Height1.6 m
Weight79.5 kg
AbilitiesLightning Rod
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack100184–328
- Defense63117–247
- Sp. Atk80148–284
- Sp. Def63117–247
- Speed116213–364
Total497
/ 720
BST497
66 percentile (1025)+76 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
Evolves From
Blitzle#522Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #523 |
| Blueberry | #24 |
| Conquest Gallery | #75 |
| Original Unova | #29 |
| Updated Unova | #148 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
174
EV Yield
+2 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
Zebstrika's Electric typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against flying, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Zebstrika's 497 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Speed (116) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 63 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Electric combination gives Zebstrika 3 resistances and 1 weakness to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Zebstrika in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.6 m
Weight
79.5 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
75
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 Zebstrika?
Zebstrika is a Electric type Pokémon.
What are Zebstrika's weaknesses?
Zebstrika takes 2× damage from Ground type moves.
How does Zebstrika evolve?
Zebstrika is the final form of the Blitzle → Zebstrika evolution line.
What are Zebstrika's base stats?
Zebstrika has a base stat total of 497: HP 75, Attack 100, Defense 63, Sp. Atk 80, Sp. Def 63, Speed 116. Its highest stat is Speed (116).
