# Tapu Bulu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Tapu Bulu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tapu Bulu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tapu%20Bulu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tapu%20Bulu
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Tapu Bulu.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Horn Leech**: 99.862%
- **Wood Hammer**: 96.496%
- **Close Combat**: 96.467%
- **Stone Edge**: 64.699%
- **Swords Dance**: 35.163%
- **Other**: 7.313%

## Common Abilities
- **Grassy Surge**: 100.000%
- **Telepathy**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 64.699%
- **Grassium Z**: 31.765%
- **Other**: 3.536%

## Common Teammates
- **Gliscor**: 65.889%
- **Magnezone**: 64.308%
- **Chansey**: 64.308%
- **Melmetal**: 62.559%
- **Latias-Mega**: 62.491%
- **Slowbro**: 32.156%

## FAQ for Tapu Bulu in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Tapu Bulu?
The most common moves for Tapu Bulu are Horn Leech, Wood Hammer, Close Combat, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Tapu Bulu?
Tapu Bulu is frequently paired with Gliscor, Magnezone, Chansey, Melmetal. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Tapu Bulu weak to and resistant against?
Tapu Bulu is weak to Poison (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), Steel (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Dragon (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Tapu Bulu?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tapu Bulu?
The top build for Tapu Bulu features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `28/252/0/0/0/228`. This configuration accounts for 62.491% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tapu Bulu?
Tapu Bulu is most effectively run with the ability **Grassy Surge** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Band** (64.699%).

### What is the most common role for Tapu Bulu?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Tapu Bulu often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tapu Bulu?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tapu Bulu on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tapu%20Bulu) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Tapu Bulu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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