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Tadbulb
Obsidian Flames 074/197 • common
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 074/197
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.09
- Artist
- kirisAki
What it does
Attach a Basic Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.
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Where it came from
Tadbulb, an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in the Paldea region, made its trading card game debut in the Obsidian Flames expansion, released in 2023. This set focused on Tera Pokémon and brought elements from the Scarlet and Violet video games to the tabletop, with the Tadbulb card serving as a common-rarity entry that reflects the creature's simple yet distinct design as an orb-like amphibian.
The card artwork was illustrated by kantaro, an artist known for their clean and vibrant style within the Pokémon TCG. In this illustration, the Tadbulb is rendered in a soft, bright environment that emphasizes its glowing nature, a visual choice meant to capture its gentle temperament as a newly discovered species. As a common card, it was widely distributed, intended primarily for players looking to build out their Electric-type rosters during the early stages of the Scarlet and Violet competitive cycle.
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About Tadbulb
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