# Tapu Bulu - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tapu Bulu in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Tapu%20Bulu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Tapu%20Bulu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 95.255%
- **Horn Leech**: 86.553%
- **Wood Hammer**: 84.119%
- **Substitute**: 47.924%
- **Leech Seed**: 19.033%
- **Swords Dance**: 9.404%
- **Stone Edge**: 8.647%
- **Superpower**: 8.574%
- **Disable**: 7.917%
- **Whirlwind**: 7.405%

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

## Common Items
- **Grassium Z**: 41.745%
- **Aguav Berry**: 19.739%
- **Leftovers**: 8.605%
- **Figy Berry**: 3.640%
- **Mago Berry**: 3.631%
- **Life Orb**: 3.442%
- **Rockium Z**: 2.741%
- **Miracle Seed**: 2.483%
- **Eject Button**: 2.445%
- **Meadow Plate**: 2.113%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 85.486%
- **Metagross**: 35.959%
- **Nihilego**: 34.309%
- **Milotic**: 31.001%
- **Salamence**: 21.015%
- **Muk-Alola**: 18.369%

## FAQ for Tapu Bulu in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Tapu Bulu?
Tapu Bulu is frequently paired with Arcanine, Metagross, Nihilego, Milotic. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `244/68/4/0/116/76`. This configuration accounts for 9.839% 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 **Grassium Z** (41.745%).

### What is the most common role for Tapu Bulu?
Based on common item usage (Grassium Z), Tapu Bulu often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Tapu%20Bulu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*