Blitzle (#0522) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk6058–123112–240

Def3233–9262–179

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD3233–9262–179

Spe7672–140141–276

Total295Higher than 13% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 76). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+140Max128No SP96Min86Scarf210Tailwind280

At max Speed, Blitzle outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Lightning Rod: Electric becomes 0×

With Motor Drive: Electric becomes 0×

With Sap Sipper: Grass becomes 0×

Abilities

Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Motor Drive
Absorbs Electric moves, raising Speed one stage.
Sap SipperHidden ability
Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0522BlitzleElectric
1. Level 27#0523ZebstrikaElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

4Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

8ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

11Shock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

15Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

18Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

22SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

25StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

29DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

33AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

35Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

40ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

Egg moves 4

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggSand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

Pokédex entries

Category: Electrified Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#028Updated Unova#147Blueberry#023

Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.
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