Getting Tadbulb to evolve into Bellibolt in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet isn’t as tricky as you may think and only requires a single step. Fortunately, we’re here to tell you exactly what you need to do.
Bellibolt was one of the few brand-new Gen 9 Pokemon revealed before Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launched. So, it’s understandable that players would want to know how to get it.
Fortunately, while catching it may be tricky, you can get the very common Pokemon Tadbulb to evolve into a Bellibolt.
However, Tadbulb isn’t the only Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet that needs you to find a rare item or follow complicated steps to make it evolve. So, make sure to check out these evolution steps too:
How Do You Evolve Tadbulb into Bellibolt?
To evolve Tadbulb into Bellibolt, you need to find a Thunderstone and then use it on Tadbulb. It can also be used at any level and at any time.
Once you use the Thunderstone, it will be consumed. So, you won’t be able to use it on any other Pokemon afterward.

Where to Find a Thunderstone in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Thunderstones can be found in two locations in the wild, as well as by the windmills in West Province Area One and on the pier outside of Levincia.
You can also buy it for 3,000 Poke Dollars from Delibird Presents in Mesagoza, Levincia, and Cascarrafa. However, you need to have beaten three Gyms before it becomes available for purchase.
Where to Find Tadbulb in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?
Tadbulb can be found practically all over Paldea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is not a particularly rare Pokemon and is typically found near swamps, rivers, and wetlands.
For example, it can be found in South Province (Area Five), the Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain, and West Province (Area One).

For a full list of locations where Tadbulb can be found, keep reading:
- South Province (Area One)
- South Province (Area Two)
- South Province (Area Four)
- South Province (Area Five)
- West Province (Area One)
- West Province (Area Two)
- West Province (Area Three)
- East Province (Area One)
- East Province (Area Two)
- East Province (Area Three)
- North Province (Area Two)
- Asado Desert
- Tagtree Thicket
- Glaseado Mountain
Where to Find Bellibolt in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Bellibolt can be found primarily in Glaseado Mountain and the North Province (Area Three) regions in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
However, it is possible to find it in Tagtree Thicket as well as around the Zapapico area and even South Province (Area Six).

For a full list of locations where Bellibolt can be found, keep reading:
- South Province (Area Six)
- West Province (Area Two)
- West Province (Area Three)
- North Province (Area Three)
- Glaseado Mountain
- Tagtree Thicket
- Zapapico