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Blitzle

Black & White 40/114 • common

Set: Black & White
Number: 40/114
Rarity: Common
Released: 2011
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $0.29
Artist: Kouki Saitou

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What it's worth

$0.29market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.23 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the inaugural Black & White expansion, this Blitzle marks the debut of the Unova region’s Electric-type Pokémon in the trading card game. Collectors value it as a quintessential example of the 2011 art style that introduced players to the fifth generation of the franchise.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyRear Kick20

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

Blitzle made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Black & White base set, released internationally in 2011. This set marked a significant milestone for the franchise, serving as a soft reboot that introduced the Unova region and Generation V Pokémon to global audiences. As a common card, Blitzle was designed to be accessible to new players, reflecting the early-game encounter nature of the character in the accompanying video games.

The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, who has contributed extensively to the TCG series. Saitou’s design captures the energetic, electric-zebra aesthetic of the creature, utilizing a dynamic pose consistent with the visual style established for the Black & White era. By emphasizing bold lines and vibrant colors, the artwork effectively conveys the Lightning-type attribute of the card while maintaining the approachable, iconic charm synonymous with the series' design language.

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About

About Blitzle

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