Tadbulb.
BST 272 · electric
Tadbulb is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
Tadbulb base stats
BST 272 · ranges at level 100Tadbulb weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeTadbulb abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenTadbulb evolution line
2 stagesTadbulb evolves into Bellibolt: use a Thunder Stone. How to evolve Tadbulb, every game
Best Tadbulb moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerTadbulb moves
gen 9 · 46 moves · 13 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 3 eggTadbulb Pokédex entries
1 generations · newest firstTadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.
It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground.
Tadbulb species data
gen IX species · breeding and trainingAbout Tadbulb
Tadbulb is a Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea). Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies. Tadbulb stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Tadbulb base stats
Tadbulb has a base stat total of 272, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is HP at 61 (average), while its lowest is Attack at 31 (poor). Tadbulb is slow with a base Speed of 45.
Tadbulb weaknesses and resistances
As a Electric-type, Tadbulb is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Tadbulb 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Tadbulb abilities
Tadbulb's abilities include Static, Own Tempo, Damp. Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.. Own Tempo prevents confusion. Its Hidden Ability is Damp, which prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Tadbulb moves and learnset
Tadbulb can learn 46 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 30 via TM/HM, 3 through breeding. Its strongest STAB moves include Zap Cannon (Electric, 120 power), Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power), Wild Charge (Electric, 90 power). For coverage, Tadbulb can learn Hyper Voice (Normal), Muddy Water (Water), Tera Blast (Normal).
Training Tadbulb
Tadbulb has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Tadbulb yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Tadbulb belongs to the Water1 egg group. Tadbulb is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Tadbulb → Bellibolt).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Tadbulb. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Tadbulb, or use the team builder to see how Tadbulb fits into your squad.
