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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Tapu Bulu first appeared on April 17, 2023, in its third raid release.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 26, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| May 20 to May 27, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 5-star | Into the Wild · with Nature's Madness |
| May 26 to Jun 3, 2025 | 5-star | RSVP planner has arrived! · with Nature's Madness |
Tapu Bulu in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tapu Bulu across the current metagames.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Tapu Bulu as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tapu Bulu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tapu Bulu vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 186 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tapu Bulu | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 67 | +3 |
| Attack | 130 | 72 | +58 |
| Defense | 115 | 71 | +44 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 74 | +11 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 76 | +19 |
| Speed | 75 | 62 | +13 |
| Total | 570 | 422 | +148 |
Tapu Bulu appears in 5 games.
Every mainline release where Tapu Bulu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Tapu Bulu.
Every main-series game Tapu Bulu is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterRuins of Abundance (after becoming Champion) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tapu Bulu appears in 5 episodes.
From SM044 (2017-10-05) through SM077 (2018-05-31).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Tapu Bulu partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Tapu Bulu partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Tapu Bulu in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Tapu Bulu
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.