Zebstrika
Thunderbolt Pokémon
They have lightning-like movements. When Zebstrika run at full speed, the sound of thunder reverberates.
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Zebstrika stands out from most of its Electric-type brethren due to its particularly amazing Speed tier; outpacing the vast majority of the NU metagame unboosted. It also has a great ability in Lightning Rod and STAB Volt Switch to build momentum. Unfortunately, the good news ends here. Zebstrika's horrible physical movepool forces it to utilize its mediocre Special Attack to deal damage, so it is not very powerful. Zebstrika also faces stiff competition from various Electric-types in NU—Electabuzz, Raichu, Electrode, and Rotom-A all give it a major run for its money as a fast Electric-type scout. Nonetheless, focusing on Zebstrika's decent coverage and making use of its fantastic Speed will let it truly shine.
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