No. 0787
Tapu Bulu
Land Spirit Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Tapu Bulu is a Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Poison and 2× weak to Flying, Steel, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 570. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.9 m 6′03″
- Weight
- 45.5 kg 100.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VII Sun & 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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
GrassFairyshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 6 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 75); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Tapu Bulu outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
On switch-in, this Pokémon summons Grassy Terrain.
Everything about Grassy Surge →This Pokémon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
Everything about Telepathy →
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RabscaCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.7% of teams · rank #125 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Leftovers- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.5%
- 1500 weighting0.6%
- 1630 weighting0.7%
- 1760 weighting0.4%
Usage by month
Moves
- Horn Leech91.7%
- Stone Edge50.8%
- High Horsepower43.1%
- Close Combat35.7%
- Leech Seed32.8%
- Swords Dance25.6%
- Wood Hammer20.8%
- Protect16.9%
- Toxic16.4%
- Bulk Up14.3%
Items
- Leftovers33.5%
Rockium Z18.8%
Terrain Extender12.8%
Choice Band9.3%
Assault Vest8.8%
Choice Scarf6.3%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe9.8%
- Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD9.7%
- Careful 80 HP / 96 Atk / 96 SpD / 236 Spe8.6%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 164 Def / 92 SpD5.5%
- Adamant 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Spe5.3%
Common teammates
Kingambit17.8%
Great Tusk17.5%
Raging Bolt15.6%
Heatran15.1%
Moltres13.8%
Skeledirge13.6%
Hawlucha12.9%
Slowking-Galar12.7%
Kyurem
Terapagos
ZamazentaEvolution
Tapu Bulu does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 17
| 1 | LeafageNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 5 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 10 | DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 20 | Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | Horn AttackNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 35 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Horn LeechUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 50 | Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 55 | Nature’s MadnessDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP. | Fairy | Spec | — | 90% | 10 |
| 60 | Wood HammerHas 33% recoil. | Grass | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 65 | MegahornNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 70 | Skull BashRaises user's Defense by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2. | Normal | Phys | 130 | 100% | 10 |
| 75 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 51
| TM00 | Mega PunchNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM08 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM09 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM11 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM18 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM19 | SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM22 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM26 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM28 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM34 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM42 | RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target. | Fighting | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM50 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Phys | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM57 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Dark | Phys | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM60 | Power SwapSwaps Attack and Sp. Atk stat stages with target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM61 | Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM85 | Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM88 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM96 | Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy. | Steel | Phys | 70 | — | 10 |
| TM97 | Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TR00 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR28 | MegahornNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| TR37 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR39 | SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR48 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR49 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR53 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TR59 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR64 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TR65 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TR75 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TR77 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR82 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TR85 | Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TR92 | Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Fairy | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TR93 | Darkest LariatIgnores the target's stat stage changes. | Dark | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TR94 | High HorsepowerNo additional effect. | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Tapu Bulu is the guardian of Ula'ula Island. It is known as the land deity, and can grow and control vegetation. It makes ringing sounds with its tail to let others know where it is, avoiding unneeded conflicts. Tapu Bulu is the kindest of the guardians.
Design & origin
Tapu Bulu is based on the Hawaiian god Lono.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Land Spirit Pokémon
- Alola · Sun & Moon
- Color
- Red
- —
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.
Ultra MoonAlthough it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.
Ultra SunThe 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.
MoonIt pulls large trees up by the roots and swings them around. It causes vegetation to grow, and then it absorbs energy from the growth.
Sun
Names around the world
- English
- Tapu Bulu
- Japanese
- カプ・ブルル
- Japanese (romaji)
- Kapu-Bulul
- Korean
- 카푸브루루
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 卡璞・哞哞
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 卡璞・哞哞
- French
- Tokotoro
- German
- Kapu-Toro
- Spanish
- Tapu Bulu
- Italian
- Tapu Bulu
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII
Training
- 3 Atk
- 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 257
- Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- Genderless
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Ruins of AbundanceStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Ruins of AbundanceStatic encounter · Lv 60
Moon 1 area
- Ruins of AbundanceStatic encounter · Lv 60
Sun 1 area
- Ruins of AbundanceStatic encounter · Lv 60
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.