Tapu Bulu (#0787) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk130121–200238–394

Def115108–183211–361

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe7572–139139–273

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Tapu Bulu outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Poison4×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Steel2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalRockBugGhostPsychicFairy

Abilities

Grassy Surge
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.68% of teams · rank #125 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Grassy Surge
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe

Horn Leech
Stone Edge
High Horsepower
Close Combat

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.52%
Rated 1500+0.62%
Rated 1630+0.68%
Rated 1760+0.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.68%

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%

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

Checks & counters

Evolution

Tapu Bulu does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40

1Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

5WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

10DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

15Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

20Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

25WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

30Horn AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25

35Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

40Horn LeechDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassPhys75100%10

45Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

50Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

55Nature’s MadnessInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.FairySpec—90%10

60Wood HammerUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

65MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

70Skull BashRaises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.NormalPhys130100%10

75Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 51

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM18ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM50Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM60Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM61Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM85SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM88Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM94False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM96Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR28MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR59Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR82Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TR93Darkest LariatIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.DarkPhys85100%10

TR94High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Land Spirit Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#287Original Ula’ula#130Updated Alola#385Updated Ula’ula#160

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