Tadbulb

Tadbulb is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 911 CP and is weak to Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Thunder Shock / Discharge. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Tadbulb Stats and Max CP

104 ATK

73 DEF

156 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1030 CP

Lvl 40

911 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

651 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

520 CP

Lvl 15 Research

390 CP

Tadbulb's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Tadbulb Type Chart

Tadbulb takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Tadbulb takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Flying62.5%

Steel62.5%

Tadbulb best moveset

Thunder Shock + Discharge

Thunder Shock

Discharge

Tadbulb's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Discharge, with 5.68 DPS (damage per second) and 44.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

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Data table

1.	Thunder Shock	Discharge	4.32	5.68	44.8
2.	Water Gun	Discharge	3.98	5.24	41.3
3.	Thunder Shock	Zap Cannon	3.86	5.08	40.1
4.	Thunder Shock	Parabolic Charge	3.79	4.98	39.3
5.	Water Gun	Parabolic Charge	3.53	4.65	36.7
6.	Water Gun	Zap Cannon	3.32	4.37	34.5

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Fast Attacks

Thunder Shock470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Thunder Shock has no special effects.
See Thunder Shock details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Water Gun has no special effects.
See Water Gun details page ↗

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Zap Cannon1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.8s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 80

Effects
Special
Zap Cannon has a 33.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Zap Cannon details page ↗
Discharge65332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.7s - 2.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 40

Effects
Discharge has no special effects.
See Discharge details page ↗
Parabolic Charge70503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Parabolic Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Parabolic Charge details page ↗

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.8s - 3.3s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.7s - 2.1s

Damage	55
Energy	40

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.6s

Damage	70
Energy	50

More information

The following chart shows Tadbulb's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tadbulb's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Tadbulb has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Tadbulb CP Chart

Tadbulb reaches a maximum of 911 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 477–520 CP, rising to 596–651 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 358–390 CP.

Max CP	911 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	358 CP - 390 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	477 CP - 520 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	477 CP - 520 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	596 CP - 651 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Tadbulb Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	12 CP	2	40 CP	3	67 CP
4	95 CP	5	122 CP	6	150 CP
7	178 CP	8	205 CP	9	233 CP
10	260 CP	11	286 CP	12	312 CP
13	338 CP	14	364 CP	15	390 CP
16	416 CP	17	442 CP	18	468 CP
19	494 CP	20	520 CP	21	547 CP
22	573 CP	23	599 CP	24	625 CP
25	651 CP	26	677 CP	27	703 CP
28	729 CP	29	755 CP	30	781 CP
31	794 CP	32	807 CP	33	820 CP
34	833 CP	35	846 CP	36	859 CP
37	872 CP	38	885 CP	39	898 CP
40	911 CP	41	923 CP	42	934 CP
43	946 CP	44	958 CP	45	970 CP
46	982 CP	47	994 CP	48	1006 CP
49	1018 CP	50	1030 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Tadbulb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tadbulb's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tadbulb.

Electric

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#938
Height	0.3 m
Weight	0.4 kg
Region	Generation 9
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tadbulb	50 Candy	Bellibolt

Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt which costs 50 Candy.

Tadbulb family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tadbulb in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Tadbulb

Bellibolt

Size information

Tadbulb's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.47 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.15 m	0.15 m	0.3 m	0.45 m	0.47 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Tadbulb in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.147 m	0.15 m
XXS	0′06″	0′06″
XS	0.15 m	0.3 m
XS	0′06″	0′12″
M	0.225 m	0.375 m
M	0′09″	1′03″
XL	0.375 m	0.45 m
XL	1′03″	1′06″
XXL	0.45 m	0.465 m
XXL	1′06″	1′06″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer	0
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	0
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	0
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Tadbulb Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tadbulb from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Tadbulb in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Tadbulb

Tadbulb high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Tadbulb. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Tadbulb Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Tadbulb in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Tadbulb in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.68 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 44.8.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Tadbulb’s strengths and weaknesses?

Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.

What is Tadbulb’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Tadbulb’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 911 CP and 1,030 CP at Level 50.

Can Tadbulb be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Tadbulb can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Tadbulb Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Tadbulb cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Tadbulb?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Tadbulb: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets