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'''Tadbulb''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ズピカ''' ''Zupika'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]].
'''Tadbulb''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ズピカ''' ''Zupika'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]].


==Biology==<!--
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Bellibolt}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].
 
==Biology==
Tadbulb is a small amphibian Pokémon with a spherical yellow head that takes up most of its body. This head has two white spots at the top and can emit light, and Tadbulb blinks it on and off to warn its allies. On the bottom of the head is Tadbulb's face, which is black with beady yellow eyes, a simple mouth with orange lips, and yellow circles on its cheeks. Tadbulb's head and tail are separated by copper-colored discs below the head. Tadbulb's tail is black with a U-shaped copper-colored pattern at the tip, and is used by Tadbulb to generate electricity by shaking it.
 
Tadbulb can generate and store enough electricity to power cities such as [[Levincia]]. It is also capable of using electricity to float in the air; if the weather is stormy, it can float at a higher altitude. Tadbulb are known to inhabit wetlands and riverbanks.


==In the anime==
===Evolution===
===Major appearances===
Tadbulb evolves into {{p|Bellibolt}}.
===Minor appearances===


==In the manga==
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
==In the TCG==
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{main|Tadbulb (TCG)}}
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=0938
|name1=Tadbulb
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1=
|no2=0939
|name2=Bellibolt
|type1-2=Electric}}
</div>


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=170|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Tadbulb SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Tadbulb in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}
===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]]<br>East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]<br>North Province: [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 1★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Tadbulb|1★}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}
====In side games====
====In side games====


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{{Stats
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
|HP=
|HP=61
|Attack=
|Attack=31
|Defense=
|Defense=41
|SpAtk=
|SpAtk=59
|SpDef=
|SpDef=35
|Speed=
|Speed=45
}}
}}


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{{TypeEffectiveness
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|Normal=
|Normal=100
|Fighting=
|Fighting=100
|Flying=
|Flying=50
|Poison=
|Poison=100
|Ground=
|Ground=200
|Rock=
|Rock=100
|Bug=
|Bug=100
|Ghost=
|Ghost=100
|Steel=
|Steel=50
|Fire=
|Fire=100
|Water=
|Water=100
|Grass=
|Grass=100
|Electric=
|Electric=50
|Psychic=
|Psychic=100
|Ice=
|Ice=100
|Dragon=
|Dragon=100
|Dark=
|Dark=100
|Fairy=
|Fairy=100
}}
}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Tadbulb|Electric|Electric|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|11|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Tadbulb|Electric|Electric|9}}
 
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Tadbulb|Electric|Electric|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Tadbulb|Electric|Electric|9}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Tadbulb|Electric|Electric|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Parabolic Charge|Electric|Special|65|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}|Soak|Water|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Tadbulb|Electric|Electric|9}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
===Evolution===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
===Sprites===-->
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0938
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Tadbulb
|evocandy=50
|stamina=156
|attack=104
|defense=73
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Water Gun}}
|special={{m|Parabolic Charge}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}
}}
|}
 
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=0938
|name1=Tadbulb
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Thunder Stone}}
|no2=0939
|name2=Bellibolt
|type1-2=Electric}}
 
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=electric}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0938}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0938}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|938|Tadbulb}}
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Tadbulb anime.png|thumb|250px|Tadbulb in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====Minor appearances====
Tadbulb debuted in ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
 
In [[HZ049]], [[Iono]] used multiple Tadbulb to illuminate a {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Dot]] and [[Roy]]. They reappeared in [[HZ050|the next episode]] to illuminate the [[Terastal Training]] battle between Dot and Iono.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==<!--
==In the TCG==
{{main|Tadbulb (TCG)}}-->
 


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Tadbulb is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 272.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Tadbulb appears to be based on a {{wp|tadpole}} and a {{wp|electric light|light bulb}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Tadbulb may be a combination of ''tadpole'' and ''light bulb''.
Zupika may be a combination of 頭 ''zu'' (head) and ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkling).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ズピカ ''Zupika''|jameaning=
|ja=ズピカ ''Zupika''|jameaning=From {{tt|頭 ''zu''|head}} and {{tt|ピカピカ ''pikapika''|onomatopoeia for sparkling}}
|fr=Têtampoule|frmeaning=
|fr=Têtampoule|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|têtard|tadpole}}'' and ''{{tt|ampoule|light bulb}}'', also a pun on {{tt|''tête d'ampoule''|egghead}}
|es=Tadbulb|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Tadbulb|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Blipp|demeaning=
|de=Blipp|demeaning=From ''blip'', ''{{tt|Blitz|lightning}}'', and ''{{tt|Kaulquappe|tadpole}}''
|it=Tadbulb|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Tadbulb|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=빈나두|komeaning=
|ko=빈나두 ''Binnadu''|komeaning=From {{tt|빛나다 ''binnada''|to shine}} and {{tt|두 (頭) ''du''|head}}
|zh_cmn=光蚪仔|zh_cmnmeaning=
|zh_cmn=光蚪仔 '' Guāngdǒuzǎi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|光 ''guāng''|light}}, {{tt|蝌蚪 ''kēdǒu''|tadpole}}, and {{tt|仔 '' zǎi''|young animal}}
|zh_yue=|zh_yuemeaning=}}
|zh_yue=光蚪仔 ''Gwōngdáujái''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|光 ''gwōng''|light}}, {{tt|蝌蚪 ''fōdáu''|tadpole}}, and {{tt|仔 ''jái''|young animal}}
|hi=टिमडिम ''Timdim''|himeaning=From {{tt|टिमटिमाना ''ṭimṭimānā''|to twinkle}} or ''timid'', and ''dim'' (or {{tt|डिंभकीट ''ḍimbhkīṭ''|tadpole}})
|th=ซุพีคา ''Suphikha''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}


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==External links==
==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=939|prev=Scovillain|nextnum=941|next=Bellibolt}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=0937|prev=Ceruledge|nextnum=0939|next=Bellibolt}}
|}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
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[[it:Tadbulb]]
[[it:Tadbulb]]
[[ja:ズピカ]]
[[ja:ズピカ]]
[[zh:ズピカ]]
[[zh:光蚪仔]]
 

Latest revision as of 15:14, 30 August 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0937MS.png #0937: Ceruledge
Pokémon
#0939: Bellibolt 0939MS.png
Tadbulb
EleTadpole Pokémon
ズピカ
Zupika
#0938
Tadbulb



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Own Tempo or Static Cacophony
Cacophony
Damp
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 1
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
Tadbulb
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
0.9 lbs. 0.4 kg
Tadbulb
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
54
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Tadbulb
1
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body03.png
Footprint
F0938.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
50
External Links

Tadbulb (Japanese: ズピカ Zupika) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

It evolves into Bellibolt when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Biology

Tadbulb is a small amphibian Pokémon with a spherical yellow head that takes up most of its body. This head has two white spots at the top and can emit light, and Tadbulb blinks it on and off to warn its allies. On the bottom of the head is Tadbulb's face, which is black with beady yellow eyes, a simple mouth with orange lips, and yellow circles on its cheeks. Tadbulb's head and tail are separated by copper-colored discs below the head. Tadbulb's tail is black with a U-shaped copper-colored pattern at the tip, and is used by Tadbulb to generate electricity by shaking it.

Tadbulb can generate and store enough electricity to power cities such as Levincia. It is also capable of using electricity to float in the air; if the weather is stormy, it can float at a higher altitude. Tadbulb are known to inhabit wetlands and riverbanks.

Evolution

Tadbulb evolves into Bellibolt.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0938Tadbulb.png
Unevolved
Tadbulb
 Electric 

0939Bellibolt.png
First Evolution
Bellibolt
 Electric 

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX Paldea
#170
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
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.


Pokédex Image Tadbulb SV.png
Tadbulb in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five
East Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three
West Province: Area Two
North Province: Glaseado Mountain
Tera Raid Battles (1★)


In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
61
121 - 168 232 - 326
31
32 - 91 60 - 177
41
41 - 102 78 - 199
59
57 - 122 110 - 238
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
272
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
077 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
1111 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
1717 Charge Electric Status 0000 00——% 20
2121 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
2424 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15
2525 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
3232 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
3636 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100100% 10
4040 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000 00——% 10
4545 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
5050 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tadbulb
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tadbulb

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM013Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
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TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
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TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
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TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
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  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tadbulb
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Tadbulb

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
None
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
WooperQuagsireMarshtompSwampertShellosGastrodonClauncherClawitzer
Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
Mirror Herb*
Parabolic Charge Electric Special 65 100% 20
PsyduckGolduckPelipperSurskitMasquerainBuizelFloatzelAlomomolaDewpiderAraquanidSobbleDrizzileInteleon
Soak Water Status 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tadbulb
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tadbulb
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tadbulb

Side game data

Pokémon GO
GO0938.png Base HP: 156 Base Attack: 104 Base Defense: 73
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Tadbulb Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Water Gun
Charged Attacks: Parabolic Charge, Discharge, Zap Cannon

Evolution data

0938Tadbulb.png
Unevolved
Tadbulb
 Electric 
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone
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First Evolution
Bellibolt
 Electric 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0938.png HOME0938 s.png
938MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Tadbulb images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Minor appearances

Tadbulb debuted in Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin, under the ownership of a Trainer.

In HZ049, Iono used multiple Tadbulb to illuminate a battle between Dot and Roy. They reappeared in the next episode to illuminate the Terastal Training battle between Dot and Iono.

In the manga

Trivia

Origin

Tadbulb appears to be based on a tadpole and a light bulb.

Name origin

Tadbulb may be a combination of tadpole and light bulb.

Zupika may be a combination of 頭 zu (head) and ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkling).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ズピカ Zupika From zu and ピカピカ pikapika
France Flag.png French Têtampoule From têtard and ampoule, also a pun on tête d'ampoule
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tadbulb Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Blipp From blip, Blitz, and Kaulquappe
Italy Flag.png Italian Tadbulb Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 빈나두 Binnadu From 빛나다 binnada and 두 (頭) du
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 光蚪仔 Guāngdǒuzǎi From guāng, 蝌蚪 kēdǒu, and zǎi
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 光蚪仔 Gwōngdáujái From gwōng, 蝌蚪 fōdáu, and jái


Related articles

External links

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