Tadbulb (Japanese: ズピカ, Hepburn: Zupika) (TAD-bulb[1]) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
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Behavior[]
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Natural abilities[]
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Evolution[]
Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Game Info[]
Locations[]
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
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.
Stats[]
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| Total | 272
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Tackle | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | 
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Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 7 | Thunder Shock | 
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Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Water Gun | 
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Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 17 | Charge |
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Status | - | -% | 20 |
| 21 | Spark |
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Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Mud Shot |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 25 | Flail |
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Physical | - | 100% | 15 |
| 32 | Discharge |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Weather Ball |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Electric Terrain |
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Status | - | -% | 10 |
| 45 | Sucker Punch | 
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 50 | Zap Cannon |
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Special | 120 | 50% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
TM[]
Breeding[]
| Generation IX | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Muddy Water |
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Special | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Parabolic Charge |
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Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Soak |
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Status | - | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
Tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
Origin[]
Etymology[]
Tadbulb’s name is based off of the word “tadpole”, the earliest stage of a frogs life, and “bulb”, as in lightbulb.
Gallery[]
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| Generation IX | |
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 542. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.