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How to Evolve Tadbulb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to Evolve Tadbulb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

No friendship needed this time around

As you encounter different Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet and work toward filling your Pokedex, you’ll eventually find opportunities to evolve them. While some require you to reach certain levels or raise happiness stats, others need particular items. Even when filling the Pokedex isn’t a priority, having a lovable electric frog in your party is a great way to make the game fun. If you’re interested in learning more, continue reading to discover how to evolve Tadbulb into Bellibolt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

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How to Evolve Tadbulb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Unlike many Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet, there is no specific level or friendship requirement to evolve Tadbulb into Bellibolt. Instead, you need a particular item. What item is that? The Thunder Stone!

Using a Thunder Stone on your Tadbulb will automatically evolve without you having to level it again or enter combat. You just have to follow the steps below:

  • Place your Tadbulb into your party.
  • Enter your Bag and head into the Other Items tab.
  • Scroll down until you find the Thunder Stone. Select it and pick Use this item.
  • Pick your Tadbulb and confirm your selection.

After leaving the menu, the evolution will commence, turning your Tadbulb into Bellibolt.

Related: How to Get Tadbulb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Where to Find Bellibolt

While the evolution process above is a quick, viable way to evolve your Tadbulb, you can also encounter Bellibolt in the wild. Although rare, you can find Bellibolt around Glaseado Mountain and directly south of Casseroya Lake. If you really want to go on an adventure, you can also explore Tagtree Thicket and South Province Area Six. In short, check around the water like you would if you were searching for Tadbulb.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available on Nintendo Switch through the official website. If you’re interested in learning more, be sure to check out All Pokemon that Evolve by Trading and How to Evolve Slowbro in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.


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Madison Benson
Madison was a staff writer at Prima Games who has played video games for over twenty years and written about them for over two years. Her love for video games started with turn-based strategy games like Heroes of Might and Magic and has since extended to casual farming sims, MMORPGs, and action-adventure RPGs.