Tadbulb Best Moveset
Electric at 59 Sp. Atk and 45 Speed. AbilityElectromorphosis boosts Electric power when hit. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is building toward Bellibolt. Evolve for 103 Sp. Atk and the Electromorphosis boost that makes every hit fuel the next Electric attack.
Tadbulb was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was Tadbulb's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran own tempo with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Tadbulb best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Zap Cannon
- Thunder
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Tadbulb Weakness
Type-wise, Tadbulb takes extra damage from Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Tadbulb's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Tadbulb Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Tadbulb
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
To get Bellibolt from Tadbulb, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 223 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Tadbulb easily with 114 breeding partners from the Water1 egg group.
How to Get Tadbulb
Tadbulb's scattered across 42 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Tadbulb in SV
Tadbulb is your first catch on the way to Tadbulb. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-60 across 82 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Tadbulb ✓South Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.12-35OverworldRate 51%Asado Desert - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.12-35OverworldRate 36%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.35-60OverworldRate 4%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BelliboltThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.35-60OverworldRate 4%Asado Desert - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.35-51OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Tadbulb (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Tadbulb's spread. It leans special with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground.
Tadbulb Guide
For a casual playthrough, Tadbulb works as a placeholder. Electric coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Bellibolt. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Scarlet & Violet, Tadbulb has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Tadbulb has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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