Tadbulb
Paldea #170 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • EleTadpole Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Scarlet
Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.
Violet
It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground.
Species-default descriptions; individual forms may have different in-game text.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
61
232
326
Attack
31
60
177
Defense
41
78
199
Sp. Atk
59
110
238
Sp. Def
35
67
185
Speed
45
85
207
Total
272
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
It's Super Effective
Weak to
Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #170 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 54 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Tadbulb Paldea #170 |  Use Thunder Stone |  Bellibolt Paldea #171 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Mud-Slap |  |  Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| 7 | Thunder Shock | | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 11 | Water Gun |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| 17 | Charge | |  Status | - | - | 20 | The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| 21 | Spark | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 24 | Mud Shot | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| 25 | Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power. |
| 32 | Discharge | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis. |
| 36 | Weather Ball | | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used. |
| 40 | Electric Terrain | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep. |
| 45 | Sucker Punch |  | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 50 | Zap Cannon | | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | The user attacks by firing an electric blast like a cannon. This also leaves the target with paralysis. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM005 | Mud-Slap | | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| TM007 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM011 | Water Pulse | | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| TM013 | Acid Spray |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM017 | Confuse Ray |  | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| TM022 | Chilling Water | | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| TM023 | Charge Beam | | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM032 | Swift | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM035 | Mud Shot | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| TM047 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM048 | Volt Switch | | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM072 | Electro Ball | | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM074 | Reflect |  | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns. |
| TM075 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| TM082 | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM085 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM096 | Eerie Impulse | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM103 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM117 | Hyper Voice | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry. |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep. |
| TM147 | Wild Charge | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM166 | Thunder | | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| TM173 | Charge | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used. |
| TM209 | Muddy Water | | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. |
| TM211 | Electroweb | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Water | | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. |
| Parabolic Charge | | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit. |
| Soak | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Water Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. |
| Parabolic Charge Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks everything around it. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit. |
| Soak Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required. | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water. |
Encounters
Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.
Traits
Own Tempo
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon sticks to its own tempo, preventing it from becoming confused or being affected by Intimidate.
Prevents confusion and Intimidate.
Static
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Damp(Hidden Ability)
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
