Blitzle
Electric-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Zebstrika for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Blitzle takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 310
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 504 CP
Blitzle moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Thunderbolt Best STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Blitzle is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Blitzle
How to get Blitzle
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Blitzle arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 19 | 763 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 19 | 826 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 473 | 517 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 588 | 643 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 473 | 517 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 357 | 391 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 473 | 517 |
Is Blitzle good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Blitzle has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 39 |
| Lv 3 | 65 |
| Lv 4 | 92 |
| Lv 5 | 119 |
| Lv 6 | 145 |
| Lv 7 | 172 |
| Lv 8 | 199 |
| Lv 9 | 225 |
| Lv 10 | 252 |
| Lv 11 | 277 |
| Lv 12 | 302 |
| Lv 13 | 327 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 353 |
| Lv 15 | 378 |
| Lv 16 | 403 |
| Lv 17 | 428 |
| Lv 18 | 454 |
| Lv 19 | 479 |
| Lv 20 | 504 |
| Lv 21 | 529 |
| Lv 22 | 554 |
| Lv 23 | 580 |
| Lv 24 | 605 |
| Lv 25 | 630 |
| Lv 26 | 655 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 681 |
| Lv 28 | 706 |
| Lv 29 | 731 |
| Lv 30 | 756 |
| Lv 31 | 769 |
| Lv 32 | 782 |
| Lv 33 | 794 |
| Lv 34 | 807 |
| Lv 35 | 819 |
| Lv 36 | 832 |
| Lv 37 | 845 |
| Lv 38 | 857 |
| Lv 39 | 870 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 882 |
| Lv 41 | 894 |
| Lv 42 | 905 |
| Lv 43 | 916 |
| Lv 44 | 928 |
| Lv 45 | 939 |
| Lv 46 | 951 |
| Lv 47 | 962 |
| Lv 48 | 974 |
| Lv 49 | 986 |
| Lv 50 | 998 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0522
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 29.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0522_POKEMON_BLITZLE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Blitzle in Pokemon GO?
Blitzle's best moveset is Quick Attack with Thunderbolt. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Blitzle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Blitzle takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
What is Blitzle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Blitzle reaches 998 CP at level 50 and 882 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Blitzle?
A 15/15/15 Blitzle shows 504 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 630 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 378 CP.