Competitive Information for Tapu Bulu [Sun/Moon]
Grass / Fairy
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Grassy Terrain.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Tapu Bulu? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unleash the power of Tapu Bulu, a high-quality Pokémon with Grass and Fairy typing. It's to see Tapu Bulu show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Steel-typed attacks. Curious about Tapu Bulu's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Leftovers / Fightinium Z
Ability: Grassy Surge
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
- Horn Leech / Wood Hammer
- Swords Dance
Tapu Bulu makes an a illustrious Special Wall in single battles. It is meant to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Tapu Bulu last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Grassy Surge, on switch-in Tapu Bulu summons grassy terrain. With a Fightinium Z equipped to it, if Tapu Bulu has a fighting move, this item allows it to use a fighting z-move.
◆ Stone Edge is a physical 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Horn Leech is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Tapu Bulu recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Wood Hammer is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Tapu Bulu's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Terrain Extender / Grassium Z
Ability: Grassy Surge
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Zen Headbutt / Return
- Dual Chop
In single battles, Tapu Bulu's Physical Sweeper role is a renowned. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using forceful physical moves. With Grassy Surge, on switch-in Tapu Bulu summons grassy terrain. Zen Headbutt was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Terrain Extender equipped to it, Tapu Bulu's use of electric/grassy/misty/psychic terrain lasts 8 turns instead of 5. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Tapu Bulu has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tapu Bulu's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Dual Chop is a physical 40-base power Dragon-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Tapu Bulu? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Terrain Extender / Grassium Z
Ability: Grassy Surge
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Zen Headbutt / Return
Tapu Bulu excels as a fabled Physical Sweeper during double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical attacks. With Grassy Surge, on switch-in Tapu Bulu summons grassy terrain. Zen Headbutt was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Terrain Extender equipped to it, Tapu Bulu's use of electric/grassy/misty/psychic terrain lasts 8 turns instead of 5. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Tapu Bulu has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Tapu Bulu's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tapu Bulu can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Tapu Bulu.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tapu Bulu can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Tapu Bulu
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Tapu Bulu's stats
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Iron Defense
- Skull Bash
- Swords Dance
- Withdraw
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Tapu Bulu
- Bulk Up
- Hidden Power
- Horn Leech
- Leech Seed
- Light Screen
- Megahorn
- Nature's Madness
- Protect
- Reflect
- Snarl
- Stone Edge
- Superpower
- Swords Dance
- Synthesis
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Wood Hammer
Common Effort Values for Tapu Bulu in Sun and Moon
- Careful Nature ( 248/0/8/0/252/0/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 84/248/0/0/0/176/ )
- Optimize Tapu Bulu's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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