Type matchups
Damage Tadbulb takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Tadbulb has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 61
- Attack
- 31
- Defense
- 41
- Sp. Atk
- 59
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 272
Tadbulb has a base stat total of 272, higher than 8% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (61). With Sp. Atk (59) well above Attack (31), it works best as a special attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 61 HP, 41 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail.
Tadbulb can have the abilities Own Tempo, Static and Damp.
How to beat Tadbulb
Tadbulb takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Tadbulb's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Tadbulb's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Tadbulb's Electric moves.
Evolution
Tadbulb is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Tadbulb → Bellibolt) and evolves into Bellibolt.
Best counters to Tadbulb
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Tadbulb weak to?
As an Electric type, Tadbulb takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Tadbulb resistant to?
Tadbulb resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Tadbulb?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Tadbulb with super-effective attacks.