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Tadbulb is a Electric-type Pokemon. This guide covers Tadbulb’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tadbulb guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Tadbulb is an Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It evolves into Bellibolt with a Thunder Stone and is known for its small tadpole-like body and electrical energy.
Competitive Overview
Tadbulb is mostly used as an early-stage Pokemon before evolving into Bellibolt. Its role is limited compared to its evolution, but it can still use Electric-type attacks in casual play.
Tadbulb’s biggest value is access to Bellibolt through Thunder Stone evolution. Its main issue is low overall stats compared with fully evolved Electric-type Pokemon.
Here are the key facts to know about Tadbulb, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tadbulb
National Dex
#0938
Type
Electric
Species
EleTadpole Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
0.9 lbs / 0.4 kg
0.4 kg
Abilities
Own Tempo, Static, Damp
Tadbulb’s stat spread helps define its role across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Tadbulb can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Tadbulb’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Electric-type special attack.
A spread-style Electric-type move in many battle formats.
A basic Water-type coverage move in casual play.
A physical Electric-type option with paralysis chance.
A simple early-game attack.
Boosts the next Electric-type attack and can raise Special Defense.
Coverage that can lower the target’s Speed.
A useful defensive move across many formats.
Use the section below to view Tadbulb’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Tadbulb is a Electric-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Electric
Weaknesses
Ground
Resistances
Electric, Flying, Steel
Immunity
None
Tadbulb’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Own Tempo helps define how Tadbulb functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Static helps define how Tadbulb functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Damp helps define how Tadbulb functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tadbulb with a Thunder Stone
Tadbulb can be found in wetland, river and pond areas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then evolved into Bellibolt with a Thunder Stone.
| Game | Where to Find Tadbulb |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found around wetlands, rivers and ponds in Paldea. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found around wetlands, rivers and ponds in Paldea. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Tadbulb |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Tadbulb. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Tadbulb is a Electric-type Pokemon.
Tadbulb is weak to Ground-type moves.
Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Tadbulb’s abilities are Own Tempo, Static, Damp.
Tadbulb’s best moves can include Thunderbolt, Discharge, Water Gun, Spark, depending on the game and format.
Tadbulb can be found in wetland, river and pond areas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, then evolved into Bellibolt with a Thunder Stone.
Yes, Tadbulb can be strong in the right format because of its typing, stats, ability and movepool.
Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
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