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Blitzle (シママ Shimama)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#522
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Zebstrika
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$BLITZ-el$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	45	Species:	Electrified Pokémon
Attack:	60	Type(s):	Electric
Defense:	32	Height:	0.8m
Special Atk:	50	Weight:	29.8kg
Special Def:	32	Abilities:	Lightningrod Motor Drive Sap Sipper (Dream World)
Speed:	76	Pokédex Color:	Black
Stat Total:	295	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Blitzle (Japanese: シママ Shimama) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Appearance

Blitzle is a small white on black zebra like Pokémon. It has a very spiky mane with a single lightning bolt-shaped cluster of hair sticking out between its small ears. Its tail is very short for a hooved mammal. It has yellow and blue eyes, and a very large black spot on its snout, probably a nose. Its small ears have blue insides.

Evolution

Blitzle evolves into Zebstrika at level 27.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Blitzle Locations
Black/White	Route 3	Common
Black 2/White 2	Breed Zebstrika	Breeding

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Blitzle did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Blitzle did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Blitzle did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Blitzle did not appear during the Generation IV games.
Black
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with each other.
White
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lighting with its mane and store the electricity.
Black 2
Its mane shines when it discharges electricty. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
White 2
Its mane shines when it discharges electricty. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
4	Tail Whip	-	100%	30	Normal	Status
8	Charge	-	-%	20	Electric	Status
11	Shock Wave	60	-%	20	Electric	Special
15	Thunder Wave	-	100%	20	Electric	Status
18	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
22	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
25	Spark	65	100%	20	Electric	Physical
29	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical
32	Discharge	80	100%	15	Electric	Special
36	Agility	-	-%	30	Psychic	Status
39	Wild Charge	90	100%	15	Electric	Physical
43	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Blitzle did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Blitzle did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Blitzle did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Blitzle did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back

			File:Shiny Blitzle B2W2.gif

Name origin

It is possible that the English name for Blitzle was named such because Blitz, in German, means lightning.
Its name could be a combination of Blitz and Dazzle.

Trivia

It shares similarities with Pikachu as it is the first Electric Pokémon in their Regional Pokédexes and are a part of a 2 stage evolution line in their respective generations.
Shimama is a corruption of the Japanese word シマウマ Shimauma, meaning "zebra."
This Pokémon was revealed along with six other Pokémon in July's issue of CoroCoro on June 11, 2010.
Blitzle is the first Zebra Pokémon.
Blitzle is the third horse-like Pokémon, the first being Ponyta, the second being Rapidash and the fourth being Zebstrika.

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