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Bellibolt (Japanese: ハラバリー Harabarie) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
It evolves from Tadbulb when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Biology
Bellibolt charging its attack by contracting and expanding its body
An angry Bellibolt's electric pattern and charged bumps
Bellibolt is a large, rotund, amphibian Pokémon. Its elastic and squishy body is primarily green in color, with orange patterns on its head, back, and lower body, along with small orange feet. The pattern on its head is shaped like a rounded cross, while the patterns on its lower body are chevron-shaped. The pattern on its back consists of two orange chevrons and a lightning bolt shape, surrounding an orange circle with a yellow dot at the center.
Bellibolt has two white bumps on the sides of its head, each containing a black dot with a yellow border. These bumps resemble eyeballs, although they do not function as such. On the center of Bellibolt's face are its actual eyes, which are small, yellow, and resemble nostrils; along with its mouth, which has orange lips and small yellow cheek patches. Bellibolt's gray belly is covered with a semi-transparent membrane and has a yellow organ inside that resembles a navel, referred to as its belly-button dynamo. As Bellibolt's muscles - especially its well-developed abdominal muscles[1] - expand and contract, this organ generates electricity, which Bellibolt discharges through the bumps on its head. These head bumps glow when discharging electricity, and they also allow Bellibolt to appear more intimidating.[2]
Bellibolt is capable of moving very quickly, but usually chooses to act sluggishly.[3] It is difficult to train Bellibolt to initiate a battle because it has an easygoing temperament, and does not notice its opponents until it is attacked. At night, Bellibolt's stomach emits a strange noise, which signals that it is hungry.[2] Bellibolt is seldom found in the wild, but may rarely be seen alongside riverbanks.
Bellibolt is the only known Pokémon that can have Electromorphosis as an Ability.
Evolution
Bellibolt evolves from Tadbulb.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #171
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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When this Pokémon expands and contracts its wobbly body, the belly-button dynamo in its stomach produces a huge amount of electricity.
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Violet
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What appear to be eyeballs are actually organs for discharging the electricity generated by Bellibolt's belly-button dynamo.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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109
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169 - 216
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328 - 422
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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91
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86 - 157
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168 - 309
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103
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97 - 170
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189 - 335
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83
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79 - 148
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153 - 291
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 495
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellibolt
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellibolt
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellibolt
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Bellibolt
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bellibolt
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellibolt
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellibolt
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellibolt
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellibolt
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Bellibolt can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bellibolt
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bellibolt
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Bellibolt debuted in Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?, under the ownership of Iono. In HZ050, Iono Terastallized her Bellibolt into an Electric type during her Terastal Training battle against Dot.
Minor appearances
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
A Bellibolt briefly appeared in Breathe Together, under the ownership of Iono.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Bellibolt (TCG)
Trivia
- Bellibolt was first teased on October 12, 2022, through Iono's livestream,[4] where her fans were supposed to guess her partner Pokémon. It was revealed on her second livestream on October 14, 2022.[3]
Origin
Bellibolt appears to be based on a frog, perhaps specifically the Cuyaba dwarf frog, which has large "false eyes" on its rear that can emit a poisonous secretion when threatened. Its false eyes also resemble the tympanum found on frogs and toads. Its round shape, stubby limbs, and the markings on its body may also be a reference to South American horned frogs, with its normal and Shiny colorations bearing resemblance to green and albino South American horned frogs, respectively.
The connection between frogs and electricity present in Bellibolt's design may be inspired by experiments in researching galvanism, which used frog legs. Bellibolt's belly-button dynamo may be inspired by a plasma globe. Bellibolt also resembles a generic Japanese mascot or plushy toy.
Name origin
Bellibolt may be a combination of belly and bolt.
Harabarie may be a combination of 腹 hara (belly) and バリバリ baribari (onomatopoeia for crackling).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ハラバリー Harabarie
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From 腹 hara and バリバリ baribari
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French
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Ampibidou
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From amphibien, ampère or ampoule, and bidou
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Spanish
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Bellibolt
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Same as English name
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German
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Wampitz
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From Wampe and Blitz
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Italian
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Bellibolt
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Same as English name
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Korean
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찌리배리 Jjiribaeri
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From 찌릿 jjirit, 배 bae, and 개구리 gaeguri
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Mandarin Chinese
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電肚蛙 / 电肚蛙 Diàndùwā
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From 電 / 电 diàn, 肚 dù, and 蛙 wā
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Cantonese Chinese
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電肚蛙 Dihntóuhwā
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From 電 dihn, 肚 tóuh, and 蛙 wā
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More languages
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Hindi
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बेलीबोल्ट Bellibolt
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ฮาราบารี Harabari
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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