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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Blitzle knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (64 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Blitzle deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Blitzle's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Blitzle takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Blitzle's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Blitzle reaches 998 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 882 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Blitzle?
A perfect 15/15/15 Blitzle shows 504 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 630 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Blitzle better than regular Blitzle?
Shadow Blitzle deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Blitzle in Pokemon GO?
Blitzle spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Blitzle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Blitzle depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.