Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Thunderbolt Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
This ill-tempered Pokémon is dangerous because when it’s angry, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.
Zebstrika Weakness
Zebstrika's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Zebstrika leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x143-168%KO Dig 2x113-134%KO Drill Run 2x113-134%KO Bulldoze 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x121-142%KO Dig 2x97-114%KO Bulldoze 2x73-86% Sand Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x102-120%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% Sand Tomb 2x45-54% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Seismitoad builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO Bulldoze 2x64-76% Mud Shot 2x54-64% | ||
 Golurk GroundGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Golurk builds →Earthquake 2x132-156%KO Bulldoze 2x79-94% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x85-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x78-93% Mud-Slap 2x14-16% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Dig 2x68-81% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x93-109%KO Dig 2x74-88% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% Mud-Slap 2x14-18% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Dig 2x78-92% Mud-Slap 2x12-14% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Dig 2x68-80% Bulldoze 2x53-62% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x94-111%KO Dig 2x75-90% Bulldoze 2x58-68% Sand Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x97-114%KO Dig 2x78-93% Bulldoze 2x60-71% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x54-64% Sand Tomb 2x32-39% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x78-92% Bulldoze 2x58-69% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x80-94% Bulldoze 2x61-72% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x79-93% Dig 2x64-76% Mud Bomb 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x49-58% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Dig 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x51-61% Sand Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x47-55% Mud Shot 2x43-50% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x92-108%KO Dig 2x75-88% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x94-111%KO Dig 2x76-91% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Mud-Slap 2x13-15% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x80-95% Dig 2x65-76% Mud Bomb 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x48-58% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Dig 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x52-62% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x48-58% Mud Shot 2x45-53% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x94-111%KO Dig 2x76-90% Bulldoze 2x56-67% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x98-115%KO Dig 2x78-92% Drill Run 2x78-92% Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
In Black & White, Excadrill can KO Zebstrika with Earthquake (169-199%).
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x169-199%KO Rapid Spin28-33% Rock Slide42-50% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Evolved from Blitzle. Zebstrika is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Blitzle), and Zebstrika peaks at 497 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Zebstrika to get Blitzle eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Double Kick, Double-Edge, Endure and 6 more.
Black & White Zebstrika Best Moveset
Volt Switch keeps your team's momentum going. Zebstrika doesn't need to stay in long, Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Volt Switch threatens on the way out. Sapsipper adds passive value.
Best Build
Zebstrika best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Wild Charge
- Overheat
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Double Kick and Double-Edge on Zebstrika. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Thunder and Wild Charge, they expand what Zebstrika can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Zebstrika in Black & White
4 encounter spots for Zebstrika at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Zebstrika in Black & White
To get Zebstrika, start by catching Blitzle through walking encounters at Lv. 8-33. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BlitzleRoute 3WhiteGrass Lv.8-11 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyRoute 3BlackGrass Lv.8-11 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyRoute 3WhiteGrass Lv.10-13 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassRoute 3BlackGrass Lv.10-13 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grass
Step 2Zebstrika ✓Route 7BlackGrass Lv.27-29 RouteUncommonMidAnyRoute 7WhiteGrass Lv.27-29 RouteUncommonMidAnyRoute 7BlackGrass Lv.31-33 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 7WhiteGrass Lv.31-33 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassor evolve from Blitzle (Step 1)
Zebstrika Guide
In Black & White, Lightning Rod changes the entire equation for Zebstrika. The 497 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Volt Switch with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Black & White, watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Zebstrika. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Zebstrika's base 116 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Lightning Rod is what you want on Zebstrika. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Motor Drive, Sap Sipper) work on paper but Lightning Rod is what makes Zebstrika worth using. With base 116 Speed, Lightning Rod gives Zebstrika an edge before opponents can react.
Base 116 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zebstrika is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In Black & White, Zebstrika's hidden ability is Sap Sipper. Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Zebstrika joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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