Zebstrika
#523 in the X and Y Pokédex • Thunderbolt Pokémon
Pokémon X
When this ill-tempered Pokémon runs wild, it shoots lightning from its mane in all directions.
Pokémon Y
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Blitzle #522 | Level 27 |  Zebstrika #523 |
Pokémon X
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Friend Safari Friend Safari (Electric) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 33% | Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3 |
Pokémon Y
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Friend Safari Friend Safari (Electric) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30 | 33% | Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3 |
Normal
Shiny
Zebstrika
Thunderbolt Pokémon
HP
75
Attack
100
Defense
63
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
63
Speed
116
Total
497
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tail Whip |  |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. |
| Start | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Start | Quick Attack | |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| Start | Charge | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Start | Ion Deluge | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves. |
| 4 | Tail Whip | | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. |
| 8 | Charge | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 11 | Shock Wave | |  Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| 15 | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| 18 | Flame Charge |  | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat. |
| 22 | Pursuit |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| 25 | Spark | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 31 | Stomp | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 36 | Discharge | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| 42 | Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 47 | Wild Charge | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| 53 | Thrash | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| 58 | Ion Deluge | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM50 | Overheat | | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. |
| TM72 | Volt Switch | | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. |
| TM100 | Confide | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Lightning Rod
Ability Slot 1
Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Motor Drive
Ability Slot 2
Boosts the Speed stat when it’s hit by an Electric-type move.
Absorbs Electric moves, raising Speed one stage.
Sap Sipper
Hidden Ability
Boosts the Attack stat when hit by a Grass-type move.
Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.