Blitzle

シママ · Zébibron

Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.

Type: Electric
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Electrified Pokémon
Japanese: シママ
Height: 0.8 m
Weight: 29.8 kg
Color: Black
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Blitzle.

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Blitzle

Stage 1

Base form

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Zebstrika

Stage 2

From Blitzle

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 045

/255
Attack 060

/255
Defense 032

/255
Sp. Atk 050

/255
Sp. Def 032

/255
Speed 076

/255

§ III

Best Blitzle cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 17 cards.

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§ IV

Blitzle through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 AK

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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02 AK

Aya Kusube

Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

1 card
XY era
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03 H

HYOGONOSUKE

HYOGONOSUKE has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet, and Sun & Moon releases. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, character-forward staging and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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04 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Platinum era
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05 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

1 card
Platinum era
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