Pokemon GO Tapu Bulu Guide: Best Moveset, Stats, Counters, & How to Catch

Learn about Tapu Bulu's best moveset, stats, counters, and how to catch this Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon GO Tapu Bulu Guide: Best Moveset, Stats, Counters, & How to Catch
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Tapu Bulu, the Grass and Fairy-type Legendary Pokemon from the Alola region is one of the most sought-after Pokemon in Pokemon GO. This guide will provide an overview of Tapu Bulu's best moveset, stats, and counters, and how to obtain it in the game.

How to Catch Tapu Bulu in Pokemon GO


Tapu Bulu can only be obtained by defeating it in 5-Star Raids and catching it afterward. Players will have the opportunity to encounter Tapu Bulu in Raid Battles during specific periods when it is featured in the game. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding Tapu Bulu's availability in Raids.

Another way to obtain Tapu Bulu is through trading with friends. However, trading Legendary Pokemon requires a significant amount of Stardust, which varies based on friendship levels.

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Tapu Bulu's Best Moveset


Tapu Bulu's optimal moveset in Pokemon GO consists of the following:

  • Fast Move: Bullet Seed
  • Charged Move: Nature's Madness (Elite TM required)

This combination offers the highest DPS (damage per second) and TDO (total damage output), making it effective in both Raid Battles and PVP encounters. If Nature's Madness is not available, Grass Knot serves as a viable alternative.

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Tapu Bulu's Stats


Tapu Bulu boasts impressive stats in Pokemon GO:

Stat Value
Max CP 3865
Attack 249
Defense 215
Stamina 172

With its high Attack and decent Defense, Tapu Bulu can be a formidable force in battles.

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Counters to Tapu Bulu


As a Grass and Fairy-type Pokemon, Tapu Bulu is weak to Poison, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Steel-type moves. Some of the best counters to Tapu Bulu include:

Pokemon Image Fast Move Charged Move
Mega Beedrill Mega Beedrill.jpeg Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Mega Rayquaza Mega Rayquaza.jpeg Air Slash Dragon Ascent
Salazzle Salazzle.jpeg Poison Jab Sludge Bomb

Using Pokemon with these move types can help trainers effectively defeat Tapu Bulu in Raid Battles.

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Shiny Tapu Bulu


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Shiny Tapu Bulu is available in Pokemon GO. However, the chances of encountering a Shiny variant are extremely low, as is the case with most Legendary Pokemon. Trainers may need to participate in multiple Raids to have a chance at catching a Shiny Tapu Bulu.

In conclusion, Tapu Bulu is a powerful Legendary Pokemon that can be a valuable addition to any trainer's collection in Pokemon GO. By understanding its best moveset, stats, weaknesses, and counters, players can effectively battle and catch this Grass and Fairy-type Pokemon. 

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