Tadbulb Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tadbulb in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tadbulb
Tadbulb is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 88.100 DPS.
Tadbulb can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Tadbulb is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Tadbulb resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Tadbulb is Primal Groudon (88.100 DPS), Shadow Groudon (81.800 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (77.583 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Tadbulb: After defeating Tadbulb, the catch encounter will have a CP between 489 and 534 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 608-664 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tadbulb from raids will have exactly 534 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Tadbulb?
The best counter for Tadbulb is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 88.100 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (81.800 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (77.583 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tadbulb?
Tadbulb can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Tadbulb weak to?
Tadbulb is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tadbulb be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tadbulb's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tadbulb from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tadbulb from raids will have 534 CP at level 20, or 664 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 489. If you see 534 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tadbulb worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tadbulb is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Tadbulb?
For the best moveset for Tadbulb itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tadbulb stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Tadbulb without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tadbulb can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (76.636 DPS) and Groudon (68.200 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Tadbulb in raids?
Weather boost information for Tadbulb is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.