#787 Tapu Bulu

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex

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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Tapu Bulu
Japan: Kapu-bulul
カプ・ブルル
French: Tokotoro
German: Kapu-Toro
Korean: 카푸브루루
National: #787
Alola: #385
Melemele: #---
Akala: #---
Ula'ula: #160
Poni: #---
Tapu Bulu is Genderless Grass-type Fairy-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Land Spirit Pokémon 6'03"
1.9m
100.3lbs
45.5kg
33,840
Abilities: Grassy Surge - Telepathy (Hidden Ability)
Grassy Surge: Activates Grassy Terrain for 5 turns when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Hidden Ability (Not Available):
Telepathy: Prevents damage from team-mates during Double and Triple battles
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned S.O.S. Calling
1,250,000 Points
Slow
70 3 Attack Point(s)
Can't call S.O.S. Partners

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
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Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
  Tapu Bulu cannot breed
Evolutionary Chain
Tapu Bulu

Locations

- In-Depth Details
Sun Ruins of AbundanceDetails
Moon Ruins of AbundanceDetails
Ultra Sun Ruins of AbundanceDetails
Ultra Moon Ruins of AbundanceDetails

Flavor Text

Sun 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.
Moon The 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 Sun Although it’s called a guardian deity, it’s violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.
Ultra 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.


Attacks


Generation VII Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Grassy Terrain Grassy Terrain - Grass-type Grassy Terrain: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass type-moves.
Wood Hammer Wood Hammer - Grass-type Wood Hammer: Physical Move 120 100 15 --
The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Superpower Superpower - Fighting-type Superpower: Physical Move 120 100 5 100
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Mean Look Mean Look - Normal-type Mean Look: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Disable Disable - Normal-type Disable: Other Move -- 100 20 --
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Whirlwind Whirlwind - Normal-type Whirlwind: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Withdraw Withdraw - Water-type Withdraw: Other Move -- -- 40 --
The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
Leafage Leafage - Grass-type Leafage: Physical Move 40 100 40 --
The user attacks by pelting the target with leaves.
8 Horn Attack Horn Attack - Normal-type Horn Attack: Physical Move 65 100 25 --
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
14 Giga Drain Giga Drain - Grass-type Giga Drain: Special Move 75 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
20 Scary Face Scary Face - Normal-type Scary Face: Other Move -- 100 10 --
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
26 Leech Seed Leech Seed - Grass-type Leech Seed: Other Move -- 90 10 --
A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
32 Horn Leech Horn Leech - Grass-type Horn Leech: Physical Move 75 100 10 --
The user drains the target's energy with its horns. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
38 Rototiller Rototiller - Ground-type Rototiller: Other Move -- -- 10 100
Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
43 Nature's Madness Nature's Madness - Fairy-type Nature's Madness: Special Move ?? 90 10 --
The user hits the target with the force of nature. It halves the target's HP.
48 Zen Headbutt Zen Headbutt - Psychic-type Zen Headbutt: Physical Move 80 90 15 20
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
53 Megahorn Megahorn - Bug-type Megahorn: Physical Move 120 85 10 --
Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
58 Skull Bash Skull Bash - Normal-type Skull Bash: Physical Move 130 100 10 100
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

TM & HM Attacks

TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Work Up Work Up - Normal-type Work Up: Other Move -- -- 30 --
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM04 Calm Mind Calm Mind - Psychic-type Calm Mind: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM05 Roar Roar - Normal-type Roar: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
TM06 Toxic Toxic - Poison-type Toxic: Other Move -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM08 Bulk Up Bulk Up - Fighting-type Bulk Up: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power - Normal-type Hidden Power: Special Move 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM12 Taunt Taunt - Dark-type Taunt: Other Move -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam - Normal-type Hyper Beam: Special Move 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM16 Light Screen Light Screen - Psychic-type Light Screen: Other Move -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM20 Safeguard Safeguard - Normal-type Safeguard: Other Move -- -- 25 --
The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
TM21 Frustration Frustration - Normal-type Frustration: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solar Beam Solar Beam - Grass-type Solar Beam: Special Move 120 100 10 --
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM27 Return Return - Normal-type Return: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31 Brick Break Brick Break - Fighting-type Brick Break: Physical Move 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM33 Reflect Reflect - Psychic-type Reflect: Other Move -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Tomb - Rock-type Rock Tomb: Physical Move 60 95 15 100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM41 Torment Torment - Dark-type Torment: Other Move -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM48 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM49 Echoed Voice Echoed Voice - Normal-type Echoed Voice: Special Move 40 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
TM52 Focus Blast Focus Blast - Fighting-type Focus Blast: Special Move 120 70 5 10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM53 Energy Ball Energy Ball - Grass-type Energy Ball: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM54 False Swipe False Swipe - Normal-type False Swipe: Physical Move 40 100 40 --
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM56 Fling Fling - Dark-type Fling: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
TM59 Brutal Swing Brutal Swing - Dark-type Brutal Swing: Physical Move 60 100 20 --
The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
TM66 Payback Payback - Dark-type Payback: Physical Move 50 100 10 --
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM67 Smart Strike Smart Strike - Steel-type Smart Strike: Physical Move 70 -- 10 --
The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
TM68 Giga Impact Giga Impact - Normal-type Giga Impact: Physical Move 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM71 Stone Edge Stone Edge - Rock-type Stone Edge: Physical Move 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM75 Swords Dance Swords Dance - Normal-type Swords Dance: Other Move -- -- 20 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM77 Psych Up Psych Up - Normal-type Psych Up: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Slide - Rock-type Rock Slide: Physical Move 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM86 Grass Knot Grass Knot - Grass-type Grass Knot: Special Move ?? 100 20 --
The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM95 Snarl Snarl - Dark-type Snarl: Special Move 55 95 15 100
The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
TM96 Nature Power Nature Power - Normal-type Nature Power: Other Move -- -- 20 --
This attack makes use of nature's power. Its effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM99 Dazzling Gleam Dazzling Gleam - Fairy-type Dazzling Gleam: Special Move 80 100 10 --
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
TM100 Confide Confide - Normal-type Confide: Other Move -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dual ChopDual Chop - Dragon-typeDual Chop: Physical Move409015--
The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Seed BombSeed Bomb - Grass-typeSeed Bomb: Physical Move8010015--
The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Iron DefenseIron Defense - Steel-typeIron Defense: Other Move----15--
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
SuperpowerSuperpower - Fighting-typeSuperpower: Physical Move1201005100
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt - Psychic-typeZen Headbutt: Physical Move80901520
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
SnoreSnore - Normal-typeSnore: Special Move501001530
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
SynthesisSynthesis - Grass-typeSynthesis: Other Move----5--
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Giga DrainGiga Drain - Grass-typeGiga Drain: Special Move7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Focus PunchFocus Punch - Fighting-typeFocus Punch: Physical Move15010020--
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Worry SeedWorry Seed - Grass-typeWorry Seed: Other Move--10010--
A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.
TelekinesisTelekinesis - Psychic-typeTelekinesis: Other Move----15--
The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

Usable Z Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Breakneck Blitz Breakneck Blitz - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 200(Phy)/200(Spe) -- 1 --
The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling All-Out Pummeling - Fighting-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 200(Phy)/190(Spe) -- 1 --
The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Continental Crush Continental Crush - Rock-type Physical Move 180 -- 1 --
The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out Savage Spin-Out - Bug-type Physical Move 190 -- 1 --
The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Corkscrew Crash Corkscrew Crash - Steel-type Physical Move 140 -- 1 --
The user spins very fast and rams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Bloom Doom Bloom Doom - Grass-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 190(Phy)/190(Spe) -- 1 --
The user collects energy from plants using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche Shattered Psyche - Psychic-type Physical Move 160 -- 1 --
The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Devastating Drake Devastating Drake - Dragon-type Physical Move 100 -- 1 --
The user materializes its aura using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse Black Hole Eclipse - Dark-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 120(Phy)/100(Spe) -- 1 --
The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Twinkle Tackle Twinkle Tackle - Fairy-type Special Move 160 -- 1 --
The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Guardian of Alola Guardian of Alola - Fairy-type Physical Move 195 -- 1 --
The user, the Land Spirit Pokémon, obtains Alola's energy using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. This reduces the target's HP greatly.


Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 570 70 130 115 85 95 75
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 121 - 163 108 - 150 81 - 123 90 - 132 72 - 114
Lv. 100 250 - 344 238 - 323 211 - 296 157 - 242 175 - 260 139 - 224
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 135 - 182 120 - 167 90 - 137 100 - 147 80 - 127
Lv. 100 250 - 344 265 - 359 235 - 329 175 - 269 195 - 289 155 - 249
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 130 - 177 148 - 200 132 - 183 99 - 150 110 - 161 88 - 139
Lv. 100 250 - 344 291 - 394 258 - 361 192 - 295 214 - 317 170 - 273

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