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There are a lot of interesting new Pokemon to be found in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, including some intriguing Electric types. Players looking to add a shocking-and-beefy option to their Paldean team should take a look at Tadbulb, or more specifically, its evolution Bellibolt. This tanky Electric creature features solid Defense and Special Defense that can help in the earlier game, thanks to its 495 overall base stats. It also comes packed with a higher Special Attack, meaning it can dish out some shocking high-power Electric-type moves. Here's how players can find Tadbulb and evolve it into Bellibolt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

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How To Find Tadbulb In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

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Tadbulb can be pretty difficult to spot thanks to its small stature. Players will need to keep their eyes peeled for the miniature bulb-like Pokemon. Thankfully, the creature floats a bit above the ground, meaning players won't need to go slinking through the grass to discover it. Tadbulb can be found all across Paldea, but it will stick close to riverbanks and wetlands. Players that want to get their hands on a Tadbulb should find reivers and walk along the banks in hopes of discovering one of the tiny Electric Pokemon.

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How To Evolve Tadbulb Into Bellibolt

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Thankfully, evolving Tadbulb into Bellibolt is pretty simple. Players won't have to worry about getting their new Electric-type to a certain level, instead, they'll simply need to get their hands on a Thunder Stone. These useful evolutionary stones can be found randomly on the ground during a player's travels, so they should keep their eyes peeled for any small red beams of light and snag all the surrounding Pokeballs in the area. They should also keep their eyes peeled for shining spots on the ground.

There are even certain methods and locations to find guaranteed Thunderstones.

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How To Find A Thunderstone In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

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Players will find Thunderstones organically simply by exploring and collecting items, but there are a few areas in which Thunderstones can be found guaranteed. Players that are looking to get their hands on a stone immediately can head to Levincia City, far east and slightly North of Naranja Academy. Once there, players need to head to the pier that connects the two sides of the city, then head to the larger pier that juts off to the East. Here, players should head to the wall that outlooks the Eastern sea. Near the center of this wall they can find a Thunderstone.

Players can also get a Thunderstone as a reward for catching 30 different Pokemon. Once they collect the required amount of Pokemon, players need to head to the Pokedex screen (by hitting the - button and then selecting Pokedex with A to enter it) and then tapping X on the controller to see a list of applicable trophies they can gain from filling the Pokedex. Entering this Trophy area will cause the bar to automatically fill up and players will be rewarded with the Thunder Stone after they've hit 30 Pokemon volumes unlocked.