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#523

Electric

POKÉDEX No. #523

Zebstrika

Thunderbolt Pokémon

Generation 5

They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.

Height1.6 m

Weight79.5 kg

AbilitiesLightning Rod

Forms1

Defensive Fingerprint

4×2×1×½×¼×0×

NORNormal 1×

FIRFire 1×

WATWater 1×

ELEElectric ½×

GRAGrass 1×

ICEIce 1×

FIGFighting 1×

POIPoison 1×

GRDGround 2×

FLYFlying ½×

PSYPsychic 1×

BUGBug 1×

ROCRock 1×

GHOGhost 1×

DRADragon 1×

DRKDark 1×

STESteel ½×

FAIFairy 1×

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP75
260–354
Attack100
184–328
Defense63
117–247
Sp. Atk80
148–284
Sp. Def63
117–247
Speed116
213–364

Total497

/ 720

BST497

66 percentile (1025)+76 vs Gen 5 avg (421)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Ground

Resists

Flying

Steel

Electric

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 5

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Black

Shape

Quadruped

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Blitzle#522

Regional 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

x³

Exp 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

#522

Blitzle

→

Level 27

#523

Zebstrika

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Omega Ruby

5 spots

60% max

Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)

60%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Mirage Island (Route 124)

30%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Mirage Island (South of Route 134)

30%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)

30%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)

30%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Alpha Sapphire

5 spots

60% max

Mirage Mountain (South of Route 129)

60%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Mirage Island (Route 124)

30%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Mirage Island (South of Route 134)

30%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)

30%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)

30%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

1 spots

33% max

Friend Safari (Electric)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3

1 spots

33% max

Friend Safari (Electric)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Ground

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

Flying

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

1×

½×

1×

2×

1×

1×

1×

½×

1×

1×

1×

½×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Flying

Water

Strategic Insight

Zebstrika's electric typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against flying, water types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Flying

Water

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

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Wild Charge

Learned at Lv. 47

X Y

Electric

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

Discharge

Learned at Lv. 36

X Y

Electric

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Spark

Learned at Lv. 25

X Y

Electric

Power: 65Accuracy: 100PP: 20PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Thrash

Learned at Lv. 53

X Y

Normal

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Bounce

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Flying

Power: 85Accuracy: 85PP: 5PhysicalParalysis

User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Spark

Learned at Lv. 25

X Y

Electric

Power: 65Accuracy: 100PP: 20PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Discharge

Learned at Lv. 36

X Y

Electric

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

TCG Cards

View all Zebstrika trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Zebstrika TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Zebstrika
Japanese	ゼブライカ
Japanese (Kanji)	ゼブライカ
Roomaji	Zebraika
Korean	제브라이카
French	Zéblitz
German	Zebritz
Spanish	Zebstrika
Italian	Zebstrika
Chinese (Traditional)	雷電斑馬
Chinese (Simplified)	雷电斑马

Sprite Gallery

Black White

Zebstrika shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Zebstrika shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Zebstrika animated sprite (Black White) — Animated

Pokédex Data

Height

1.6 m

Weight

79.5 kg

Type

Electric

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

🥚

Egg Groups

Ground

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

5,100

Hatch Counter: 20

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Charge

charge

Lv. 8

Ion Deluge

ion-deluge

Lv. 58

Quick Attack

quick-attack

Lv. 1

Tail Whip

tail-whip

Lv. 4

Thunder Wave

thunder-wave

Lv. 15

Shock Wave

shock-wave

Lv. 11

Flame Charge

flame-charge

Lv. 18

Pursuit

pursuit

Lv. 22

Spark

spark

Lv. 25

Stomp

stomp

Lv. 31

Discharge

discharge

Lv. 36

Agility

agility

Lv. 42

Wild Charge

wild-charge

Lv. 47

Thrash

thrash

Lv. 53

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