Tadbulb
TL;DR. Tadbulb is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 272. 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 shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.
Stat spread.
Total of 272. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Tadbulb in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tadbulb reaches 911 CP at level 40 and 1,043 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Tadbulb.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tadbulb, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Tadbulb?
Tadbulb is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Tadbulb weak to?
Tadbulb takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Tadbulb resistant to?
Tadbulb resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Tadbulb evolve?
Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt (Use Thunder Stone).
What generation is Tadbulb from?
Tadbulb was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0938.
What are Tadbulb's base stats?
Tadbulb has HP 61, Attack 31, Defense 41, Special Attack 59, Special Defense 35, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 272.
What are Tadbulb's abilities?
Tadbulb can have the abilities Own Tempo, Static, plus the Hidden Ability Damp.
Is Tadbulb legendary or mythical?
No. Tadbulb is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Tadbulb's best stat?
Tadbulb's highest base stat is HP at 61, which ranks 40th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Tadbulb good?
Tadbulb has a base stat total of 272, the 934th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 64th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Tadbulb as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tadbulb is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tadbulb vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tadbulb | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 61 | 69 | -8 |
| Attack | 31 | 75 | -44 |
| Defense | 41 | 65 | -24 |
| Special Attack | 59 | 84 | -25 |
| Special Defense | 35 | 68 | -33 |
| Speed | 45 | 82 | -37 |
| Total | 272 | 443 | -171 |
Tadbulb appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Tadbulb is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Tadbulb isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Tadbulb is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Tadbulb appears in 3 episodes.
From HZ042 (2024-03-08) through HZ050 (2024-05-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Tadbulb cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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