Blitzle resembles a zebra foal and may be based on two of Helios’s steeds that pulled his chariot, Bronte and Sterope, which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively.
Blitzle is derived from blitz (German for lightning). Le may derive from little.
Shimama is a corruption of シマウマ shimauma (zebra).
No: 522
English Name: Blitzle
Japanese Name: Shimama
Generation: 5
Type: Electric
Species: Electrified Pokémon
Abilities: Lightning Rod, Motor Drive, Sap Sipper (hidden ability)
Evolution: Blitzle > Zebstrika
Blitzle is a black, zebra-like Pokémon 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 sclera. 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 energy. It communicates with other members of its species by controlling the rhythm and frequency of these flashes. During lightning storms, Blitzle ventures out to recharge its mane with lightning bolts.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.
Pokemon White: When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
Pokemon Black 2: Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
pokemon White 2: Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
Pokemon X: When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
Pokemon Y: Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
