# Tapu Bulu - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tapu Bulu in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Horn Leech**: 97.109%
- **Superpower**: 93.102%
- **Wood Hammer**: 46.636%
- **Swords Dance**: 43.916%
- **Stone Edge**: 35.705%
- **Protect**: 31.373%
- **Synthesis**: 9.897%
- **Nature's Madness**: 9.553%
- **Bulk Up**: 5.662%
- **Megahorn**: 4.425%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 46.043%
- **Choice Band**: 26.257%
- **Assault Vest**: 10.834%
- **Choice Scarf**: 6.939%
- **Fightinium Z**: 3.751%
- **Grassium Z**: 1.992%
- **Other**: 4.185%

## Common Teammates
- **Heatran**: 56.520%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 28.996%
- **Kartana**: 22.029%
- **Greninja-Ash**: 19.534%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 18.115%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 14.380%

## FAQ for Tapu Bulu in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Tapu Bulu?
The most common moves for Tapu Bulu are Horn Leech, Superpower, Wood Hammer, Swords Dance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tapu Bulu?
Tapu Bulu is frequently paired with Heatran, Tornadus-Therian, Kartana, Greninja-Ash. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/8/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 8.735% 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 **Leftovers** (46.043%).

### What is the most common role for Tapu Bulu?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Tapu Bulu often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Tapu%20Bulu) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Tapu Bulu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*