Tadbulb
Electric-type, Generation 9. Evolves into Bellibolt for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Water Gun Zap Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on Zap Cannon. Zap Cannon costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tadbulb takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 333
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Eggs
- 2 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 520 CP
Tadbulb moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Water Gun Best | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Parabolic Charge STAB | Electric | 70 | 50 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 1.40 |
| Zap Cannon Best STAB | Electric | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Parabolic Charge | Electric | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | Buff / debuff |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Water Gun (10 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Tadbulb is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tadbulb
How to get Tadbulb
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 2 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 20 | 788 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 20 | 853 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 489 | 534 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 608 | 664 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 489 | 534 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 370 | 403 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 489 | 534 |
Is Tadbulb good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tadbulb has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (73 Defense / 156 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 40 |
| Lv 3 | 67 |
| Lv 4 | 95 |
| Lv 5 | 122 |
| Lv 6 | 150 |
| Lv 7 | 178 |
| Lv 8 | 205 |
| Lv 9 | 233 |
| Lv 10 | 260 |
| Lv 11 | 286 |
| Lv 12 | 312 |
| Lv 13 | 338 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 364 |
| Lv 15 | 390 |
| Lv 16 | 416 |
| Lv 17 | 442 |
| Lv 18 | 468 |
| Lv 19 | 494 |
| Lv 20 | 520 |
| Lv 21 | 547 |
| Lv 22 | 573 |
| Lv 23 | 599 |
| Lv 24 | 625 |
| Lv 25 | 651 |
| Lv 26 | 677 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 703 |
| Lv 28 | 729 |
| Lv 29 | 755 |
| Lv 30 | 781 |
| Lv 31 | 794 |
| Lv 32 | 807 |
| Lv 33 | 820 |
| Lv 34 | 833 |
| Lv 35 | 846 |
| Lv 36 | 859 |
| Lv 37 | 872 |
| Lv 38 | 885 |
| Lv 39 | 898 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 911 |
| Lv 41 | 923 |
| Lv 42 | 934 |
| Lv 43 | 946 |
| Lv 44 | 958 |
| Lv 45 | 970 |
| Lv 46 | 982 |
| Lv 47 | 994 |
| Lv 48 | 1,006 |
| Lv 49 | 1,018 |
| Lv 50 | 1,030 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0938
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 0.40 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0938_POKEMON_TADBULB
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tadbulb in Pokemon GO?
Tadbulb's best moveset is Water Gun (fast) with Zap Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tadbulb's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tadbulb takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Tadbulb's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tadbulb reaches 1,030 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 911 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Tadbulb?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tadbulb shows 520 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 651 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Tadbulb in Pokemon GO?
Tadbulb spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 2 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tadbulb be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Tadbulb is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.