Tadbulb (#0938) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP61121–168232–326

Atk3132–9160–177

Def4141–10278–199

SpA5957–122110–238

SpD3536–9567–185

Spe4545–10685–207

Total272Higher than 9% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Tadbulb outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Own Tempo
Prevents confusion.
Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
DampHidden ability
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0938TadbulbElectric
1. Use Thunder Stone#0939BelliboltElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

7Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

11Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

17ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

21SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

24Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

25FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

32DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

36Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

40Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

45Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

50Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5

TM / HM / TR 30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

Egg moves 3

EggMuddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

EggParabolic ChargeHeals the user for half the total damage dealt to all targets.ElectricSpec65100%20

EggSoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: EleTadpole Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#170

It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground.
Violet
Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: ズピカ
Japanese (romaji): Zupika
Korean: 빈나두
Chinese (Traditional): 光蚪仔
Chinese (Simplified): 光蚪仔
French: Têtampoule
German: Blipp
Spanish: Tadbulb
Italian: Tadbulb

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 54
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).