No. 0938

Tadbulb

EleTadpole Pokémon

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Tadbulb is an Electric-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 272. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Electric

Height: 0.3 m 1′00″
Weight: 0.4 kg 0.9 lbs
Base stat total: 272 Higher than 9% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IX Scarlet & Violet

Abilities

Pokédex entryViolet

It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground.

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Base stats

HP61136–168232–326

Atk3145–9160–177

Def4154–10278–199

SpA5971–122110–238

SpD3549–9567–185

Spe4558–10685–207

Total272Higher than 9% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Ground

Resists

½×

ElectricFlyingSteel

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Tadbulb outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Tadbulb against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106		Tadbulb · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97		Tadbulb · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65		Tadbulb · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

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30% chance a Pokémon making with this Pokémon will be .
Everything about Static →
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Prevents Explosion/Mind Blown/Misty Explosion/Self-Destruct/Aftermath while active.
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Competitive

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Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

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Evolution

#0938TadbulbElectric
1. Use Thunder Stone
  #0939BelliboltElectric

Moves

Level up 13


1	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
7	Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	40	100%	30
11	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Spec	40	100%	25
17	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
21	Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	65	100%	20
24	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
25	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
32	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Spec	80	100%	15
36	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10
40	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
45	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
50	Zap Cannon100% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	120	50%	5

TM / HM / TR 30


TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM13	Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Poison	Spec	40	100%	20
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Spec	70	100%	20
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM72	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Spec	—	100%	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM96	Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.	Electric	Status	—	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM136	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
TM147	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10
TM209	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Spec	90	85%	10
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Spec	55	95%	15

Egg moves 3


Egg	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Spec	90	85%	10
Egg	Parabolic ChargeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Electric	Spec	65	100%	20
Egg	SoakChanges the target's type to Water.	Water	Status	—	100%	20

Biology

Tadbulb is a tadpole-like Pokémon resembling a light bulb. It evolves into Bellibolt, a frog-like Pokémon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: EleTadpole Pokémon
: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Yellow

: —

Paldea#170

It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground.
Violet
Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.
Scarlet

Names around the world

English: Tadbulb
Japanese: ズピカ
Japanese (romaji): Zupika
Korean: 빈나두
Chinese (Traditional): 光蚪仔
Chinese (Simplified): 光蚪仔
French: Têtampoule
German: Blipp
Spanish: Tadbulb
Italian: Tadbulb

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

: 1 HP
: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 54
: Medium

Breeding

: Water 1
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.