Zap Cannon
Learned at Lv. 50
Scarlet Violet
Power: 120Accuracy: 50PP: 5SpecialParalysis
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
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#938
POKÉDEX No. #938
Tadbulb
EleTadpole Pokémon
Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.
Weak to
Ground
Height0.3 m
Weight0.4 kg
AbilitiesOwn Tempo
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP61232–326
- Attack3160–177
- Defense4178–199
- Sp. Atk59110–238
- Sp. Def3567–185
- Speed4585–207
Total272
/ 720
BST272
9 percentile (1025)-190 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Yellow
Shape
Ball
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #938 |
| Paldea | #170 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
54
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Use Thunder Stone
#939
Bellibolt
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Water
Offensive Coverage
Tadbulb's Electric typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against flying, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Tadbulb totals 272 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its HP (61) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (31).
Its Electric typing leaves Tadbulb with 1 weakness against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Tadbulb is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
0.4 kg
TypeElectric
Abilities
Prevents confusion.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Tadbulb?
Tadbulb is a Electric type Pokémon.
What are Tadbulb's weaknesses?
Tadbulb takes 2× damage from Ground type moves.
How does Tadbulb evolve?
Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt using a Thunder Stone. Full evolution line: Tadbulb → Bellibolt.
What are Tadbulb's base stats?
Tadbulb has a base stat total of 272: HP 61, Attack 31, Defense 41, Sp. Atk 59, Sp. Def 35, Speed 45. Its highest stat is HP (61).
