Nothing about Bellibolt screams competitive powerhouse, and that's fine. Electric means only weak to Ground. Known as the EleFrog Pokemon. The stat spread leans into special offense.
Bellibolt's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
When this Pokémon expands and contracts its wobbly body, the belly-button dynamo in its stomach produces a huge amount of electricity.
What appear to be eyeballs are actually organs for discharging the electricity generated by Bellibolt’s belly-button dynamo.
Bellibolt Weakness
GoodBellibolt's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground moves. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Bellibolt's overall bulk (109/91/83) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
Bellibolt doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Tadbulb's line. Breed this form to get Tadbulb eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Tadbulb gave Bellibolt the biggest boost in Defense (+50), bringing the total to 495 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Bellibolt to get Tadbulb eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 egg group.
The physical wall spread is where Bellibolt earns its spot. Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received, Bold nature for the right lean, and Slack Off handles sustain. Static does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Best Bellibolt Moveset
- Slack Off
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
- Muddy Water
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Bellibolt's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Ground and Normal coverage and more on top of Zap Cannon and Thunder for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Bellibolt in late-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Bellibolt in Scarlet & Violet
Tadbulb is your first catch on the way to Bellibolt. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-60 across 82 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TadbulbEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworldLv.12-3551%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworldLv.12-3551%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyDesertEFFORTLESSAsado Desert - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyDesertEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSSouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyForestEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.12-3536%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.35-604%LateCHALLENGINGThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.35-604%Late
Step 2Bellibolt ✓CHALLENGINGThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.35-604%LateCHALLENGINGThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.35-604%LateHARDAsado Desert - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateDesertHARDAsado Desert - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateDesertHARDCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateWaterHARDEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateCaveHARDNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Paldean Sea - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateWaterHARDSouth Paldean Sea - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateWaterHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateForestHARDTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateForestHARDWest Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.35-511%LateRouteor evolve from Tadbulb (Step 1)
Bellibolt has a 495 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a tank. Base 109 HP is where it shines.
Watch for Garchomp (Ground) when using Bellibolt. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt using a Thunder Stone. Bellibolt is the fully evolved form. At 495 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Electromorphosis when hit by an attack, the power of the next Electric-type move it uses is doubled — that's the one you want on Bellibolt. Damp is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Static works too if your team needs something different.
Bellibolt fills the tank role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 103 Sp. Atk). Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Bellibolt can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Bellibolt has appeared in 1 games across 1 generation. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A