Stats & Training
Blitzle's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Defense trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
Blitzle Weakness
Type-wise, Blitzle takes extra damage from Ground. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Ground is super effective against BlitzleView Garchomp → | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Ground is super effective against BlitzleView Krookodile → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Garchomp can KO Blitzle with Earthquake (248-292%). Krookodile threatens a KO with Earthquake (230-271%).
Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Blitzle View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x248-292%KO | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Blitzle View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x230-271%KO Knock Off75-88% Close Combat92-108%KO | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 202 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Blitzle easily with 206 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Double Kick, Feint, Sand Attack and 1 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Blitzle Best Moveset
Sapsipper and Eviolite give Blitzle staying power beyond its evolution stage. Hasty nature boosts Speed, spread EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Blitzle best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Flame Charge
- Volt Switch
- Quick Attack
- Supercell Slam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Double Kick and Feint aren't available any other way for Blitzle, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Thunder and Supercell Slam for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Blitzle in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Blitzle in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Black and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Blitzle Guide
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika at level 27. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 295 BST.
Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika at level 27. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Scarlet & Violet, Blitzle does the job early-game if you need a Electric type on your team. Evolve it into Zebstrika before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Blitzle is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Blitzle has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves