#0522 · Gen 5 · 295 BST
Blitzle
A starter-form Electric-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Lightning Rod.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/72/46/63/46/86
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/123/92/112/92/140
Abilities
Boosts the Attack stat if hit by a Grass-type move, instead of taking damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Blitzle
Blitzle is a Electric/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 295. A starter-form Electric-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Lightning Rod.
Best stat: Speed (76 base)
Blitzle's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 60 base Attack and 76 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Lightning Rod
- Motor Drive
- Sap Sipper
How to use Blitzle competitively
Open the damage calculator with Blitzle selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Blitzle appears in the species dropdown. Drop Blitzle into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0522 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Electric / None |
| Abilities | Lightning Rod, Motor Drive, Sap Sipper |
| Base Stat Total | 295 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 60 / 32 / 50 / 32 / 76 |