Tadbulb
Tadbulb is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.
Evolves into Bellibolt.
Pokédex data
National № | 0938 |
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Type | Electric |
Species | EleTadpole Pokémon |
Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
Weight | 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Own Tempo 2. Static Damp (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0170 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
EV yield | 1 HP |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 54 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 61 | 232 | 326 | |
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Attack | 31 | 60 | 177 | |
Defense | 41 | 78 | 199 | |
Sp. Atk | 59 | 110 | 238 | |
Sp. Def | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Total | 272 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Scarlet | Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies. |
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Violet | It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground. |
Moves learned by Tadbulb
Moves learnt by level up
Tadbulb learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
7 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
17 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
24 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
25 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
36 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
40 | Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
50 | Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 50 |
Egg moves
Tadbulb learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tadbulb gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Tadbulb is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Acid Spray | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Chilling Water | Water | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
23 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
35 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
74 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
75 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
96 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
147 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
166 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
173 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
193 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
209 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
211 | Electroweb | Electric | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Tadbulb sprites
- See all Tadbulb sprites
Where to find Tadbulb
Scarlet Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), The Great Crater of Paldea, Glaseado Mountain, South Paldean Sea |
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Answers to Tadbulb questions
Other languages
English | Tadbulb |
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Japanese | ズピカ |
German | Blipp |
French | Têtampoule |
Italian | Tadbulb |
Spanish | Tadbulb |
Korean | 빈나두 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 光蚪仔 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 光蚪仔 |
English |
EleTadpole Pokémon |
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Japanese | でんきおたまポケモン |
German | Stromquappen-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Électêtard |
Italian | Pokémon Amperino |
Spanish | Pokémon Electrocuajo |
Korean | 전기올챙이포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 电蝌蚪宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 電蝌蚪寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tadpole
- a baby frog/toad
- bulb
- an electric light