Tadbulb Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Tadbulb in Pokémon Violet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Violet
PaldeaTadbulb Pokemon Violet Pokedex Entry
It floats using the electricity stored in its body. When thunderclouds are around, Tadbulb will float higher off the ground.
Pokemon Violet Tadbulb Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Violet Tadbulb Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Tadbulb via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Mud Slap | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 7 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 11 |
| Charge | electric | Lv. 17 |
| Spark | electric | Lv. 21 |
| Mud Shot | ground | Lv. 24 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Discharge | electric | Lv. 32 |
| Weather Ball | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Electric Terrain | electric | Lv. 40 |
| Sucker Punch | dark | Lv. 45 |
| Zap Cannon | electric | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Tadbulb Locations
Tadbulb can be caught in 12 locations across Pokémon Violet, including South Province Area Five, South Province Area Two, and South Province Area Four. The most reliable spawn is at South Province Area Five, where you'll find it between Lv. 18 and 23 by overland with a spawn weight of 70.
South Province Area Two
1 encounter- overlandLv. 12-13Wild Encounters · Riverside50Weight
South Province Area Four
1 encounter- overlandLv. 16-20Riverside50Weight
South Province Area Five
2 encounters- overlandLv. 18-23Swamp70Weight
- overlandLv. 16-23Riverside50Weight
East Province Area One
1 encounter- overlandLv. 18-23Riverside50Weight
East Province Area Two
2 encounters- overlandLv. 19-23Riverside50Weight
- fixed spawnLv. 19-20Fixed EncountersRespawns0%Very Rare
East Province Area Three
1 encounter- overlandLv. 23-29Riverside50Weight
West Province Area One
1 encounter- overlandLv. 13-17Riverside50Weight
West Province Area Two
1 encounter- overlandLv. 22-29Riverside50Weight
West Province Area Three
1 encounter- overlandLv. 32-35Riverside50Weight
Glaseado Mountain
1 encounter- overlandLv. 34-35Northern Mountain · Riverside50Weight
Asado Desert
1 encounter- overlandLv. 20-22Riverside50Weight
Tagtree Thicket
1 encounter- overlandLv. 26-32Riverside50Weight