Tadbulb
#938 (Paldea)
Best moveset for Tadbulb
The best moves for Tadbulb are Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
9.6DPS
48DPS
Defending
9.6DPS
31.2DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
2.25DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Tadbulb family. Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt for 50 Candy.
Game images
Tadbulb, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Tadbulb is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Tadbulb's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 1,030. Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt.
About
"Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 5 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Parabolic Charge | 70 | 2 | 1.68 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Zap Cannon
48 DPS
|
6.5 | 100% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6 | 93% |
|
Water Gun
10 DPS
|
Zap Cannon
48 DPS
|
5.9 | 92% |
|
Water Gun
10 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
5.7 | 87% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Parabolic Charge
28 DPS
|
5.3 | 82% |
|
Water Gun
10 DPS
|
Parabolic Charge
28 DPS
|
5.1 | 78% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Tadbulb?
Tadbulb is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Tadbulb is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Deoxys (Attack Forme).
The top Tadbulb counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
104 |
| Defense |
|
73 |
| Stamina |
|
156 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 135 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
390 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
520 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
781 |
|
Level 40 |
911 |
|
Level 50 |
1,030 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 651 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 846 |