#0938
— EleTadpole Pokémon
Tadbulb
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Tadbulb is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 272 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 45) and a special attacking profile. Its Own Tempo ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Tadbulb. Build around what Tadbulb actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Tadbulb is a Electric-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Tadbulb is a Electric-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
- Ground2× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Flying0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Tadbulb has no type immunities.
To counter Tadbulb in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground moves and can withstand its Electric STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Tadbulb's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
