As a Grass/Fairy type, Tapu Bulu has 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Grass/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP: 70
Attack: 130
Defense: 115
Sp. Atk: 85
Sp. Def: 95
Speed: 75
Total: 570

Tapu Bulu has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Attack (130) well above Sp. Atk (85), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 75 is middling (faster than 56% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 115 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Tapu Bulu can have the abilities Grassy Surge and Telepathy.

How to beat Tapu Bulu

The best way to beat Tapu Bulu is with Poison moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Steel, Fire and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Iron Moth hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves. Salazzle hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves.