Blitzle (Pokémon)

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Blitzle (Japanese: シママ Shimama) is an introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into starting at level 27.
==Biology==
Blitzle is a black, zebra-like with thick, double-pointed white stripes on its neck, chest, back, and hind legs. It has a rounded muzzle with a large, dark nose and oval, blue eyes with yellow sclerae. On top of its head are short, triangular ears with blue insides. Below the knees, its legs are white with black hooves. Its tail is stubby, white, and has two points. Running up its neck is a spiky, white mane, which culminates at the front in a long extension that resembles a lightning bolt. 
This mane captures and stores electricity, which flashes whenever this Pokémon discharges electricity from it. It communicates with other members of its species by controlling the rhythm and frequency of these flashes. Blitzle generates electricity with its heartbeat. Whenever Blitzle is startled, its heart rate goes up, and the voltage of its electricity rises with it. During lightning storms, Blitzle ventures out to recharge its mane with lightning bolts. For this reason, Blitzle tends to live in places with lots of lightning strikes. Blitzle lives in herds run by .
===Evolution===
Blitzle evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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Blitzle in the
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Blitzle is available in Version 3.0.0+.
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
===Side game data===
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In , Blitzle can be obtained by completing 3/5 of the Special Research, Throwback Challenge Champion 2020. It can also be obtained by completing 3/5 of the , Throwback Challenge Celebration 2020.
 				
 				
Fashionable costume				
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Blitzle debuted in Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!, under the ownership of Stephan. It was used in a against , where it went up against and caused him to lose his scalchop. They later had a rematch, where it was defeated. Blitzle was revealed to have evolved into Zebstrika before Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!.
A Blitzle appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, under the ownership of Luisa. In the former movie, it was rescued in the middle of the desert by Damon when it injured its leg, and it was returned to Luisa with the help of Damon's 's . In the latter movie, it made a brief cameo appearance while fulfilling a similar role.
====Minor appearances====
Three Blitzle appeared in Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!.
Multiple Blitzle appeared in Lost at the Stamp Rally!.
Multiple Blitzle appeared in A Maractus Musical!, including one in a flashback.
In The Lonely Deino!, multiple Blitzle were under Bobby's care.
A Blitzle appeared in The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!, under the ownership of a shopper at the .
Multiple Blitzle appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1.
In Battling the Bully!, Sean's father lent a Blitzle to his son and Glenn to use in a practice battle.
A 's Blitzle appeared in Cilan Takes Flight.
Two Blitzle appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!, both under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Blitzle appeared in Search for the Clubultimate!.
In Clash of the Connoisseurs!, Burgundy, disguised as Fauxgundy, reviewed a Blitzle as a possible Pokémon for Marigold.
A Blitzle appeared in Crisis at the Ferroseed Research!.
A Blitzle appeared in Rocking at the Virbank Gym! Part 1.
Multiple Blitzle appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!.
In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, the legend featured multiple Blitzle.
A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup!.
In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, multiple Blitzle were living at a ranch at Virgil's house.
Two Blitzle appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!, both under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in Mission: Defeat Your Rival!.
Two Blitzle appeared in a flashback in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!.
Two Blitzle appeared in Dot and Nidothing, under the ownership of two Trainers.
A 's Blitzle appeared in Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!.
====Pokédex entries====
===POKÉTOON===
A Blitzle appeared in PT10, under the ownership of a .
==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder===
A Blitzle appeared in The King's Identity...!!.
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Blitzle appeared in PMHGSS23.
===Pokémon Adventures===
A named Andy uses a Blitzle during his Triple Battle with in Black's First Trainer Battle. However, he was defeated after Andy became dehydrated.
A Trainer's Blitzle appeared in An Odd Speech and Unraveling Mysteries.
A Blitzle appeared in Battle at the Dreamyard.
Elesa has a that she has owned since she was young and it was a Blitzle. It appeared in a flashback in Battle on a Roller Coaster.
A Blitzle liberated by Team Plasma appeared in The Final Battle.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
===Origin===
Blitzle resembles a foal and may be based on two of 's , Bronte and Sterope, which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively.
====Name origin====
Blitzle may be a combination of Blitz (German for lightning) and little.
Shimama may be derived from 縞馬 shimauma (zebra).
==In other languages==
==External links==
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