Tapu Bulu

No. 0787

Type: Grass / Fairy

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.

Base stats

HP70
Attack130
Defense115
Sp. Attack85
Sp. Defense95
Speed75

Total 570

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 3 weaknesses (Fire, Poison, Steel) — High Horsepower
  • Rock — Cover 3 weaknesses (Fire, Ice, Flying) — Stone Edge
  • Fighting — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Steel) — Close Combat
  • Fire — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Steel) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Psychic — Covers 1 weakness (Poison) — Zen Headbutt
  • Steel — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — Smart Strike

Abilities

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Wallbreaker
Ability
Grassy Surge
Item
Assault Vest
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Close Combat, Horn Leech, Rock Tomb, Megahorn

Frequently asked questions

What type is Tapu Bulu?
Tapu Bulu is a Grass and Fairy type Pokémon.
What are Tapu Bulu's base stats?
HP 70, Attack 130, Defense 115, Sp. Attack 85, Sp. Defense 95, Speed 75. That is a base stat total of 570.
What is Tapu Bulu weak to?
Tapu Bulu takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison and Steel moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What abilities does Tapu Bulu have?
Tapu Bulu can have Grassy Surge and Telepathy. Its hidden ability is Telepathy.
Does Tapu Bulu evolve?
Tapu Bulu does not evolve.
What moves does Tapu Bulu learn?
Tapu Bulu learns 17 moves by levelling up and 51 by TM.