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Zebstrika in Pokémon Black and White: locations, stats and moves

Find Zebstrika’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Electric typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Zebstrika is Unova #029 and National #523. Its original Black and White typing is Electric. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.

The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

Zebstrika
Zebstrika: standard Generation V sprite, Unova #029.
Zebstrika Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP75
Attack100
Defense63
Sp. Atk80
Sp. Def63
Speed116
Total497
02

Where to obtain it in Black and White

Check the version and method columns before travelling. An encounter listed as a gift or stationary interaction does not mean Zebstrika appears in ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching slots within the same recorded condition.

The following records are filtered to Black and White. The table preserves separate seasons and special conditions. These are documented locations, not a promise that every encounter is available at the start of the story.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Zebstrika recorded Black and White encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 7BlackGrass / cave walking27–29No condition recorded
Route 7BlackDark Grass31–33No condition recorded
Route 7WhiteGrass / cave walking27–29No condition recorded
Route 7WhiteDark Grass31–33No condition recorded
03

Evolution family and original requirements

Zebstrika evolution family
FromIntoOriginal method
BlitzleZebstrikaLevel 27

Friendship evolution uses the original Generation V threshold. Trades require a compatible second game and system; trading an Everstone holder prevents the evolution.

Full evolution guide and stone locations

04

Abilities and breeding reference

Zebstrika ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
Lightning RodRegular ability
Motor DriveRegular ability
Sap SipperHidden slot; historical availability must be checked

A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.

Zebstrika breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Field
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthMedium Fast
Base capture rate75 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedSpeed +2

The No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.

Original breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Original Black and White level-up moves

Zebstrika Black and White level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveCharge
1 / starting moveQuick Attack
1 / starting moveTail Whip
1 / starting moveThunder Wave
4Tail Whip
8Charge
11Shock Wave
15Thunder Wave
18Flame Charge
22Pursuit
25Spark
31Stomp
36Discharge
42Agility
47Wild Charge
53Thrash

Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Zebstrika original compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM43Flame ChargeFirePhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM50OverheatFireSpecial
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical
TM70FlashNormalStatus
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical

Compatibility is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.

All original TM/HM locations, power, accuracy and PP

07

Egg moves and related species

No original Black/White Egg moves are recorded for this standard species.

Return to Zebstrika in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Zebstrika. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.

References