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.
When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x137-162%KO Dig 2x110-130%KO Bulldoze 2x83-98% Sand Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Land's Wrath 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x102-120%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% Sand Tomb 2x45-54% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Earth Power 2x83-98% Bulldoze 2x68-80% Sand Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x132-156%KO High Horsepower 2x127-150%KO Bulldoze 2x81-96% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Swampert can KO Zebstrika with Earthquake (208-245%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (169-199%).
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x208-245%KO Scald44-52% Waterfall84-98% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zebstrika View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x169-199%KO Rapid Spin28-33% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Double Kick, Double-Edge, Endure and 7 more.
Sun & Moon 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. Thunderbolt threatens on the way out. Lightningrod adds passive value.
Best Build
Zebstrika best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Mixed Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
- Thunderbolt
- 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Zebstrika in Sun & Moon
Zebstrika Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, run Volt Switch, Overheat, Thunderbolt, and Hiddenpowerice on Zebstrika. Volt Switch is the most common pick at 20% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
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