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No. 0787 · Generation VII · Alola

Tapu Bulu

The Land Spirit Pokémon

TL;DR. Tapu Bulu is a grass/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 570. 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.

Grass Fairy

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.

Height1.9 m

Weight45.5 kg

AbilitiesGrassy Surge

HiddenTelepathy

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 130

Defense 115

Sp. Attack 85

Sp. Defense 95

Speed 75

Total570

570 base stat total, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Grass-types.

130 base Attack, Tapu Bulu's strongest stat, ranking 4th of 186 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Tapu Bulu in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tapu Bulu reaches 3,419 CP at level 40 and 3,912 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack249

GO Defense215

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)3,419

Max CP (L50)3,865

Best buddy (L51)3,912

Raid catch CP 1,870–1,953 (L20). Weather boosted 2,338–2,442 (L25).

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Competitive

Tapu Bulu in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tapu Bulu across the current metagames.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Ultra League #456 75.3 score

Master League #88 76.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Tapu Bulu.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tapu Bulu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Tapu Bulu?

Tapu Bulu is a Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Tapu Bulu weak to?

Tapu Bulu takes 4× damage from Poison. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Steel.

What is Tapu Bulu resistant to?

Tapu Bulu is immune to Dragon. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground, Dark.

Does Tapu Bulu evolve?

Tapu Bulu does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Tapu Bulu from?

Tapu Bulu was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0787.

What are Tapu Bulu's base stats?

Tapu Bulu has HP 70, Attack 130, Defense 115, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 95, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 570.

What are Tapu Bulu's abilities?

Tapu Bulu can have the ability Grassy Surge, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.

Is Tapu Bulu legendary or mythical?

Yes. Tapu Bulu is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Tapu Bulu's best stat?

Tapu Bulu's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 4th of 186 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Tapu Bulu good?

Tapu Bulu has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Grass-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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