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#787

Tapu Bulu

Abilities

Grassy SurgeTelepathy(Hidden)
Height: 1.9 m (6'03")
Weight: 45.5 kg (100.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 257
Legendary
Base Stats
HP70
Atk130
Def115
SpA85
SpD95
Spe75
BST570
EV Yield: 3 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
250344
Atk
238394
Def
211361
SpA
157295
SpD
175317
Spe
139273

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
VII (Alola)
Color
Red
Shape
Arms
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
3 (1.2%)
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
No Eggs
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
257
EV Yield
3 Atk
Height
1.9 m (6'03")
Weight
45.5 kg (100.3 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Fairy dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice2
fig½
poi4
gro½
fly2
psy
bug
roc
gho
dra0
dar½
ste2
fai
Weak to: Fire, Ice, Poison (4x), Flying, Steel
Resists: Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Dark
Immune to: Dragon
Abilities
Grassy Surge

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.

TelepathyHidden Ability

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Pokedex Entries4 entries

Generation VII

Sun

It pulls large trees up by the roots and swings them around. It causes vegetation to grow, and then it absorbs energy from the growth.

Moon

The guardian deity of Ula’ula is a lazy Pokémon. It commands plants to immobilize its foes and then deals them a savage blow with its horns.

Ultra Sun

Although it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.

Ultra Moon

It makes ringing sounds with its tail to let others know where it is, avoiding unneeded conflicts. This guardian deity of Ula’ula controls plants.

Moves (Gen 8)76 moves

Level Up

19 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Rock SmashfigP40100%15
1SuperpowerfigP120100%5
1LeafageSTABgraP40100%40
5WithdrawwatN40
10DisablenorN100%20
14Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
20Mega DrainSTABgraS40100%15
25WhirlwindnorN20
26Leech SeedgraN90%10
30Horn AttacknorP65100%25
35Scary FacenorN100%10
40Horn LeechSTABgraP75100%10
48Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
50Mean LooknorN5
55Natures MadnessSTABfaiS90%10
60Wood HammerSTABgraP120100%15
65MegahornbugP12085%10
70Skull BashnorP130100%10
75Grassy TerraingraN10

TM / HM

51 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
Brutal SwingdarP60100%20
Bulk UpfigN20
Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
Calm MindpsyN20
Close CombatfigP120100%5
Darkest LariatdarP85100%10
Dazzling GleamSTABfaiS80100%10
EndurenorN10
Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
False SwipenorP40100%40
FlingdarP100%10
Focus BlastfigS12070%5
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotSTABgraS100%20
Grassy TerraingraN10
Guard SwappsyN10
High HorsepowergroP9595%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Iron DefensesteN15
Light ScreenpsyN30
Mega PunchnorP8085%20
MegahornbugP12085%10
PaybackdarP50100%10
Power SwappsyN10
ProtectnorN10
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
RevengefigP60100%10
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock TombrocP6095%15
RoundnorS60100%15
SafeguardnorN25
Scary FacenorN100%10
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Smart StrikesteP7010
SnarldarS5595%15
SnorenorS50100%15
Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10
Stone EdgerocP10080%5
Stored PowerpsyS20100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
Swords DancenorN20
TauntdarN100%20
Work UpnorN30
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Move Tutor

6 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Iron DefensesteN15
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
SnorenorS50100%15
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
Pokedex Numbers
National#787
Alola (SM)#287
Ula'ula#130
Alola (USUM)#385
Ula'ula (USUM)#160
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

graWood Hammer120 powP
graSolar Beam120 powS
graEnergy Ball90 powS
faiDazzling Gleam80 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norSkull Bash130 powP
figSuperpower120 powP
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About Tapu Bulu

Tapu Bulu is a Grass and Fairy-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). It pulls large trees up by the roots and swings them around. It causes vegetation to grow, and then it absorbs energy from the growth. Tapu Bulu stands 1.9 m (6'03") tall and weighs 45.5 kg (100.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.

Tapu Bulu Base Stats

Tapu Bulu has a base stat total of 570, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Attack at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is HP at 70 (average). Tapu Bulu serves as a bulky physical attacker. Tapu Bulu is average speed with a base Speed of 75.

Tapu Bulu Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass and Fairy-type, Tapu Bulu is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison (4x), Flying, Steel-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Dragon-type moves. This gives Tapu Bulu 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Tapu Bulu Abilities

Tapu Bulu's abilities include Grassy Surge, Telepathy. Grassy Surge when this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain. Its Hidden Ability is Telepathy, which protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Tapu Bulu Moves & Learnset

Tapu Bulu can learn 76 moves in Generation 8, including 19 by leveling up, 51 via TM/HM, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Wood Hammer (Grass, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power), Dazzling Gleam (Fairy, 80 power). For coverage, Tapu Bulu can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Skull Bash (Normal).

Training Tapu Bulu

With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Tapu Bulu can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Tapu Bulu yields 3 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Tapu Bulu. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Tapu Bulu, or use the team builder to see how Tapu Bulu fits into your squad.