Tadbulb

Tadbulb Pokémon GOElectric
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Tadbulb is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Tadbulb is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric-type Pokémon, Tadbulb is weak to Ground-type moves.

Tadbulb's maximum Combat Power stat is 1030 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Thunder Shock / Discharge. Tadbulb encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Tadbulb 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

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Tadbulb Type Chart

Tadbulb takes increased damage from:Tadbulb takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%

Tadbulb takes reduced damage from:Tadbulb takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Thunder Shock + Discharge

Tadbulb's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Discharge, with 5.08 DPS (damage per second) and 35.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 5.0835.63.75
      2.WaterWater Gun ElectricDischarge 4.6332.43.41
      3.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricParabolic Charge 4.4931.53.31
      4.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricZap Cannon 4.3630.63.21
      5.WaterWater Gun ElectricParabolic Charge 4.1629.23.06
      6.WaterWater Gun ElectricZap Cannon 3.6625.62.69

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricThunder ShockDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Thunder Shock has no special effects.
        See Thunder Shock details page ↗
      • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

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

      Charged Attacks

      • ElectricZap CannonDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Zap Cannon
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.8s - 3.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Zap Cannon has a 33.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Zap Cannon details page ↗
      • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Discharge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Discharge has no special effects.
        See Discharge details page ↗
      • ElectricParabolic ChargeDamage70Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Parabolic Charge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Parabolic Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Parabolic Charge details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Tadbulb's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 in the meta

      Tadbulb in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Tadbulb is as weak as it looks, possessing lowly stats that give it no usage whatsoever in Raids and Gyms.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little Cup

      Tadbulb may only be used as strictly an Electric type but it is quite effective in that role, using its zappy moves and assured DEF buffs to wall the opposition. Victories against Water and Flying types, two of the biggest threats in the Little League. It also beats bulky targets like Wigglytuff, Chansey, and Umbreon, making it even more useful. All of these make Tadbulb a worthy addition to your team.

      Tadbulb is too weak for any other PvP League.

      Pokédex information

      Paldea
      Pokédex Number#938
      Height0.3 m
      Weight0.4 kg
      RegionGeneration 9
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Tadbulb family

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

      Tadbulb Pokémon GOTadbulb
      Bellibolt Pokémon GOBellibolt
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Tadbulb scaled to 0.33647058823529413x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tadbulb scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tadbulb scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTadbulb scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tadbulb scaled to 0.5235294117647059x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.47 m

      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.

      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.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.147 m0.15 m
      0′06″0′06″
      XS0.15 m0.3 m
      0′06″0′12″
      M0.225 m0.375 m
      0′09″1′03″
      XL0.375 m0.45 m
      1′03″1′06″
      XXL0.45 m0.465 m
      1′06″1′06″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Tadbulb CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Tadbulb's has 1030 max CP (at Level 50). A Tadbulb obtained from Raids can be encountered from 477 CP to 520 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 596 CP to 651 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Tadbulb can be found in the 358 CP to 390 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1030 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch358 CP - 390 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs477 CP - 520 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids477 CP - 520 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      596 CP - 651 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      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.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      112 CP240 CP367 CP
      495 CP5122 CP6150 CP
      7178 CP8205 CP9233 CP
      10260 CP11286 CP12312 CP
      13338 CP14364 CP15390 CP
      16416 CP17442 CP18468 CP
      19494 CP20520 CP21547 CP
      22573 CP23599 CP24625 CP
      25651 CP26677 CP27703 CP
      28729 CP29755 CP30781 CP
      31794 CP32807 CP33820 CP
      34833 CP35846 CP36859 CP
      37872 CP38885 CP39898 CP
      40911 CP41923 CP42934 CP
      43946 CP44958 CP45970 CP
      46982 CP47994 CP481006 CP
      491018 CP501030 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Tadbulb

      Photobomb

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

      Electric Electric

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Tadbulb Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Tadbulb Candy296 Tadbulb Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Tadbulb Candy10 Tadbulb Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Tadbulb Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Tadbulb Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Tadbulb Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Tadbulb Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Tadbulb Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Tadbulb Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Tadbulb Candy-

      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.

      Complete Tadbulb Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Tadbulb Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Tadbulb Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Tadbulb Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Tadbulb Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Tadbulb Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Tadbulb Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Tadbulb Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Tadbulb Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Tadbulb Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Tadbulb Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Tadbulb Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Tadbulb Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Tadbulb Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Tadbulb Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Tadbulb Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Tadbulb Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Tadbulb Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Tadbulb Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Tadbulb Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Tadbulb Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Tadbulb Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Tadbulb Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Tadbulb Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Tadbulb Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Tadbulb Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Tadbulb Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Tadbulb Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Tadbulb Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Tadbulb Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Tadbulb Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Tadbulb Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Tadbulb Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Tadbulb Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Tadbulb Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Tadbulb Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Tadbulb Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Tadbulb Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Tadbulb Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Tadbulb Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Tadbulb Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Tadbulb Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Tadbulb Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Tadbulb Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Tadbulb Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Tadbulb Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Tadbulb Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Tadbulb Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Tadbulb Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Tadbulb Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Tadbulb Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Tadbulb Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Tadbulb Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Tadbulb Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Tadbulb Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Tadbulb Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Tadbulb Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Tadbulb Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Tadbulb Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Tadbulb Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Tadbulb Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Tadbulb Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Tadbulb Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Tadbulb Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Tadbulb Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Tadbulb Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Tadbulb Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Tadbulb Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Tadbulb Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Tadbulb Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Tadbulb Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Tadbulb Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Tadbulb Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Tadbulb Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Tadbulb Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Tadbulb Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Tadbulb Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Tadbulb Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Tadbulb Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Tadbulb Candy XL280,000304 Tadbulb Candy10 Tadbulb Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Tadbulb Candy XL290,000304 Tadbulb Candy20 Tadbulb Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Tadbulb Candy XL301,000304 Tadbulb Candy30 Tadbulb Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Tadbulb Candy XL312,000304 Tadbulb Candy40 Tadbulb Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Tadbulb Candy XL323,000304 Tadbulb Candy52 Tadbulb Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Tadbulb Candy XL334,000304 Tadbulb Candy64 Tadbulb Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Tadbulb Candy XL346,000304 Tadbulb Candy76 Tadbulb Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Tadbulb Candy XL358,000304 Tadbulb Candy88 Tadbulb Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Tadbulb Candy XL370,000304 Tadbulb Candy103 Tadbulb Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Tadbulb Candy XL382,000304 Tadbulb Candy118 Tadbulb Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Tadbulb Candy XL395,000304 Tadbulb Candy133 Tadbulb Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Tadbulb Candy XL408,000304 Tadbulb Candy148 Tadbulb Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Tadbulb Candy XL421,000304 Tadbulb Candy165 Tadbulb Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Tadbulb Candy XL434,000304 Tadbulb Candy182 Tadbulb Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Tadbulb Candy XL448,000304 Tadbulb Candy199 Tadbulb Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Tadbulb Candy XL462,000304 Tadbulb Candy216 Tadbulb Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Tadbulb Candy XL476,000304 Tadbulb Candy236 Tadbulb Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Tadbulb Candy XL490,000304 Tadbulb Candy256 Tadbulb Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Tadbulb Candy XL505,000304 Tadbulb Candy276 Tadbulb Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Tadbulb Candy XL520,000304 Tadbulb Candy296 Tadbulb Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Tadbulb

      Tadbulb high resolution sprites

      Tadbulb Pokédex entries

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

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Tadbulb’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Electric-type Pokémon, Tadbulb is weak to Ground-type moves.

      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 5.078 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 35.618.

      How does Tadbulb perform in Raids?

      Tadbulb's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Tadbulb rank as a Electric-type attacker?

      Tadbulb's performance as a Electric-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Tadbulb?

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

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

      Tadbulb’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 911 CP and 1030 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.