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    Tapu Bulu Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: June 3, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Tapu Bulu Pokemon Guide

    Tapu Bulu is a Grass / Fairy-type Pokemon. This guide covers Tapu Bulu’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions build information.

    Grass type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Tapu Bulu

    tapu-bulu

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Tapu Bulu

    tapu-bulu

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tapu Bulu guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Tapu Bulu Description

    Tapu Bulu is a Grass and Fairy-type Legendary Pokemon from Alola. It is known as the guardian deity of Ula’ula Island.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Tapu Bulu Good in Competitive?

    Tapu Bulu can hit hard with Grass-type attacks supported by Grassy Surge. It also brings useful terrain support, but its typing makes Poison-type attacks especially dangerous.

    Tapu Bulu Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Tapu Bulu, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Tapu Bulu

    National Dex

    #0787

    Type

    Grass type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Grass / Fairy

    Species

    Land Spirit Pokemon

    Height

    6’03” / 1.9 m
    190 cm

    Weight

    100.3 lbs / 45.5 kg
    45.5 kg

    Abilities

    Grassy Surge, Telepathy

    Tapu Bulu Stats

    Tapu Bulu’s base stats help define how it performs in battle across Pokemon games.

    Hp
    70
    Attack
    130
    Defense
    115
    Special Attack
    85
    Special Defense
    95
    Speed
    75

    Tapu Bulu Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Tapu Bulu’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Wood Hammer

    A useful option for Tapu Bulu across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Horn Leech

    A useful option for Tapu Bulu across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Play Rough

    A useful option for Tapu Bulu across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Superpower

    A useful option for Tapu Bulu across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Swords Dance

    A useful option for Tapu Bulu across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Stone Edge

    A useful option for Tapu Bulu across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Megahorn

    A useful option for Tapu Bulu across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Bulk Up

    A useful option for Tapu Bulu across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.

    Tapu Bulu All Moves

    Use the section below to view Tapu Bulu’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Leafage Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical40100
    1Rock Smash Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical40100
    5Withdraw Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    10Disable Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    15Leech Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status–90
    20Mega Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special40100
    25Whirlwind Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    30Horn Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical65100
    35Scary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    40Horn Leech Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical75100
    45Zen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
    50Mean Look Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    55Natures Madness Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special–90
    60Wood Hammer Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical120100
    65Megahorn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical12085
    70Skull Bash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical130100
    75Grassy Terrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
    TMBrutal Swing Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMBulk Up Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status––
    TMBullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
    TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMClose Combat Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
    TMDarkest Lariat Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical85100
    TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
    TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
    TMGrassy Terrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    TMGuard Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMHigh Horsepower Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical9595
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMMega Punch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8085
    TMMegahorn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical12085
    TMPayback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
    TMPower Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRevenge Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical60100
    TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
    TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
    TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
    TMSafeguard Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMSeed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSmart Strike Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical70–
    TMSnarl Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special5595
    TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
    TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSuperpower Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
    TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMWork Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

    Tapu Bulu Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Tapu Bulu is a Grass / Fairy-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.

    Type

    Grass type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Grass / Fairy

    Weaknesses

    Fire type Pokemon iconIce type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon icon

    Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Steel

    Resistances

    Water type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

    Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Dark

    Immunity

    Dragon type Pokemon icon

    Dragon

    Tapu Bulu Abilities

    Tapu Bulu’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Grassy Surge

    Grassy Surge can affect how Tapu Bulu performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Telepathy

    Telepathy can affect how Tapu Bulu performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Tapu Bulu Evolution

    Tapu Bulu does not evolve.

    Evolution

    Tapu Bulu

    Grass / Fairy

    tapu-bulu

    Does not evolve

    Where to Find Tapu Bulu in Pokemon Games

    Tapu Bulu’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for game-specific availability notes.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Red Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Blue Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Yellow Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Gold Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Silver Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Crystal Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Ruby Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Sapphire Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Emerald Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon FireRed Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon LeafGreen Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Diamond Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Pearl Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Platinum Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon HeartGold Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon SoulSilver Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Black Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Black 2 Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White 2 Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon X Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Y Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Tapu Bulu had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Sun Found in Alola or obtained by evolution.
    Pokemon Moon Found in Alola or obtained by evolution.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun Found in Alola or obtained by evolution.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon Found in Alola or obtained by evolution.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Sword Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shield Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Scarlet Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Violet Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Tapu Bulu
    Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Tapu Bulu FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Tapu Bulu. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Tapu Bulu?

    Tapu Bulu is a Grass / Fairy-type Pokemon.

    What is Tapu Bulu weak against?

    Tapu Bulu is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Steel-type moves.

    What are Tapu Bulu’s abilities?

    Tapu Bulu’s abilities are Grassy Surge, Telepathy.

    How do you get Tapu Bulu?

    Tapu Bulu’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

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    Final Output Note:
    Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Tapu Bulu.
    Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
    Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Tapu Bulu.


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