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Tapu Bulu

Tapu BuluGrass Fairy
  • sunny
  • cloudy
Tapu Bulu is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Tapu Bulu is a Legendary Grass and Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,419 CP and is weak to Poison, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bullet Seed / Nature's Madness. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Tapu Bulu Stats and Max CP

249 ATK
215 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3865 CP
Lvl 40
3419 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2442 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1953 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1465 CP

Tapu Bulu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Tapu Bulu PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Tapu Bulu is a Grass- and Fairy-type Pokémon and one of the guardian deities from Alola. As with Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu is a very solid Fairy-type raid attacker, which makes it strong against Fighting-, Dragon-, and Dark-type Pokémon. Unlike Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele, however, Tapu Bulu’s other type gets to shine in raids, as Tapu Bulu is a fairly solid Grass-type raid attacker as well. This is thanks to the fact that Tapu Bulu does have a solid full Grass-type attack-set in Bullet Seed and Grass Knot. Tapu Bulu actually prefers Bullet Seed as a Fairy-type raid attacker too, just paired with the legacy move Nature’s Madness.

Tapu Bulu PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Tapu Bulu cannot be found in a CP range where it would be usable in the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

Tapu Bulu’s stat spread and typing make it a less than ideal candidate for the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Tapu Bulu is at least decent in the Master League. It has high attacks and good defense, as well as the ability to generate energy fast with its fast attack Bullet Seed. Its Grass-typing allows it to defeat some prominent Water- and Ground-types such as Groudon and Palkia (Origin). It also has Nature’s Madness to deal with Zygardes.

However, none of these make Tapu Bulu good enough to get a lot of wins and it loses to a vast number of the Master League meta including Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Dialga, two of the most common Master League Pokémon. So use it as a spice pick at your own discretion.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#208
GrassGrass-type
#18
FairyFairy-type
#10
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#535
Master LeagueMaster League
#119

Tapu Bulu Type Chart

Tapu Bulu takes increased damage from:Tapu Bulu takes increased damage from:

PoisonPoison256.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Tapu Bulu takes reduced damage from:Tapu Bulu takes reduced damage from:

DragonDragon39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Tapu Bulu best moveset

Moves

Bullet Seed + Nature's Madness

Fairy
GrassBullet Seed
FairyNature's Madness
Tapu Bulu's best Fairy-type moveset is Bullet Seed / Nature's Madness, with 15.75 DPS and 356.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Tapu Bulu ranks #10 (A Tier) as a Fairy attacker with that moveset.

Bullet Seed + Grass Knot

Grass
GrassBullet Seed
GrassGrass Knot
Tapu Bulu's best Grass-type moveset is Bullet Seed / Grass Knot, with 14.48 DPS and 327.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Tapu Bulu ranks #18 (A Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
1.GrassBullet SeedFairyNature's Madness14.2315.75356.6
2.GrassBullet SeedGrassGrass Knot13.0814.48327.9
3.FightingRock SmashFairyNature's Madness12.9014.28323.3
4.GrassBullet SeedFairyDazzling Gleam12.2213.53306.4
5.GrassBullet SeedGrassSolar Beam12.1313.43304.1
6.FightingRock SmashGrassGrass Knot12.1213.42303.9
7.FightingRock SmashFairyDazzling Gleam11.5612.80290.0
8.FightingRock SmashGrassSolar Beam11.2012.41281.0
1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

  • FightingRock Smash17121.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage17
    Energy12
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy7

    Effects
    Rock Smash has no special effects.
    See Rock Smash details page ↗
  • GrassBullet Seed7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bullet Seed
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Bullet Seed has no special effects.
    See Bullet Seed details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugMegahorn1051002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy55

    Effects
    Megahorn has no special effects.
    See Megahorn details page ↗
  • FairyNature's Madness *90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Nature's Madness
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Nature's Madness has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Nature's Madness details page ↗
  • FairyDazzling Gleam100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dazzling Gleam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.1s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
    See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • GrassGrass Knot90502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Grass Knot has no special effects.
    See Grass Knot details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Tapu Bulu's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tapu Bulu's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Tapu Bulu has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Tapu Bulu CP Chart

CP Chart

Tapu Bulu reaches a maximum of 3,419 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,870–1,953 CP, rising to 2,338–2,442 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,403–1,465 CP.

Max CPMax CP3419 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1403 CP - 1465 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1870 CP - 1953 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1870 CP - 1953 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2338 CP - 2442 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Tapu Bulu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
148 CP2151 CP3254 CP
4358 CP5461 CP6564 CP
7667 CP8770 CP9874 CP
10977 CP111074 CP121172 CP
131270 CP141367 CP151465 CP
161563 CP171660 CP181758 CP
191856 CP201953 CP212051 CP
222149 CP232247 CP242344 CP
252442 CP262540 CP272638 CP
282735 CP292833 CP302931 CP
312980 CP323028 CP333077 CP
343126 CP353175 CP363224 CP
373273 CP383321 CP393370 CP
403419 CP413462 CP423506 CP
433550 CP443594 CP453639 CP
463684 CP473729 CP483774 CP
493820 CP503865 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#787
Height1.9 m
Weight45.5 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Tapu Bulu has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Tapu Bulu

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tapu Bulu's Grass and Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tapu Bulu.

Grass Grass

Fairy Fairy

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Tapu Bulu Candy296 Tapu Bulu Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Tapu Bulu Candy10 Tapu Bulu Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Tapu Bulu Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Tapu Bulu Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Tapu Bulu Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Tapu Bulu Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Tapu Bulu Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Tapu Bulu Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Tapu Bulu Candy-

Tapu Bulu Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tapu Bulu from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Tapu Bulu in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Tapu Bulu family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tapu Bulu in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Tapu BuluTapu Bulu

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Tapu BuluTapu BuluTapu BuluScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTapu BuluTapu Bulu
0.93 m0.95 m1.9 m2.85 m2.95 m

Tapu Bulu's height ranges from 0.93 m to 2.95 m, with the average being 1.9 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Tapu Bulu in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.931 m0.95 m
3′01″3′01″
XS0.95 m1.9 m
3′01″6′03″
M1.425 m2.375 m
4′08″7′10″
XL2.375 m2.85 m
7′10″9′04″
XXL2.85 m2.945 m
9′04″9′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Tapu Bulu

Tapu Bulu high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Tapu Bulu. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Tapu Bulu Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Tapu BuluTapu BuluTapu BuluTapu Bulu

Tapu Bulu Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunIt pulls large trees up by the roots and swings them around. It causes vegetation to grow, and then it absorbs energy from the growth.
MoonThe 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.
Ultra SunAlthough it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.
Ultra MoonIt makes ringing sounds with its tail to let others know where it is, avoiding unneeded conflicts. This guardian deity of Ula’ula controls plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Tapu Bulu’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass and Fairy-type Pokémon, Tapu Bulu is especially weak against Poison-type moves, and weak against Fire, Flying, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

What are the best moves for Tapu Bulu in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Tapu Bulu in Pokémon GO are Bullet Seed and Nature's Madness. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.748 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 356.596.

How does Tapu Bulu perform in Raids?

Tapu Bulu is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Tapu Bulu rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Tapu Bulu is a solid A-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #18. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Tapu Bulu rank as a Fairy-type attacker?

Tapu Bulu is a solid A-Tier Fairy-type attacker, ranking at number #10. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Tapu Bulu?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Tapu Bulu: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.

What is Tapu Bulu’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Tapu Bulu’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3419 CP and 3865 CP at Level 50.

Can Tapu Bulu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Tapu Bulu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Tapu Bulu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Tapu Bulu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.