Tadbulb
Generation IX · #0938: EleTadpole Pokémon
Tadbulb is an Electric-type Pokémon, known as the EleTadpole Pokémon, first introduced in Generation IX. Its base stats total 272, with HP (61) the highest and Attack (31) the lowest. It has Own Tempo or Static as its ability, with Damp as its Hidden Ability.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
0.4kg
Category
EleTadpole Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
ball
Abilities
Prevents confusion.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
crystal
tm07
gold silver
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tr42
sword shield
tr80
sword shield
tm13
scarlet violet
tm17
scarlet violet
tm35
scarlet violet
tm50
scarlet violet
+263 more TMs/HMs
Tadbulb's Evolution Chain
Where to Find
Tadbulb isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It may only be available through gifts, events, raids or trades in some games.
Pokedex Entries
Tadbulb 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.
Learnable Moves
Tadbulb can learn 40 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| parabolic charge | electric | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| soak | water | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder shock | electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Commonly Asked Questions About Tadbulb
What type is Tadbulb?
Tadbulb is a electric type Pokemon.
What does Tadbulb evolve into?
Tadbulb evolves into bellibolt.
What are Tadbulb's weaknesses?
Tadbulb is weak to ground type moves.
Does Tadbulb evolve by trading?
No, Tadbulb evolves entirely through leveling up, with no trade required at any stage.
