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Tapu Bulu (Japanese: カプ・ブルル Kapu-Bulul) is a dual-type Grass/Fairy Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is the guardian deity of Ula'ula Island, with Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, and Tapu Fini being the deities of the other islands.
Biology
Tapu Bulu's body is black with several white markings. Its eyes have black pupils, blue irises with orange across the middle, and red borders along the bottom. It has what appears to be a golden nose, with a white ring running through its "nostrils". Its arms are thick and muscular, have red rings around the shoulders, and end in golden, cloven hooves. Its tail is mostly covered in a golden bell with black markings on it. Its shell is primarily red, with white and yellow markings thickly bordered by a muted black. On each half of its shell is a black, wooden horn with a yellow marking on its outer section. The shell itself resembles a flower or plant when open; when closed, it takes on the appearance of a bull.
The guardian of Ula'ula Island is able to command vegetation to grow and change shape to its will; this includes its own wooden horns, which it often changes in battle. Despite its fearsome power, it is largely inactive, leading some to consider it a lazy Pokémon. It has a peaceful disposition and does not like to cause unnecessary violence; for this reason, it rings the bell on its tail to alert others of its presence. However, it is merciless to those who offend it; it is said to have once repelled thieves from its ruins by swinging trees like clubs.[1] The ruined Tapu Village stands as another example of the guardian's wrath.
In the anime
Major appearances
Tapu Bulu debuted in A Dream Encounter!, in which it and the other guardian deities sensed the birth of a Cosmog nicknamed Nebby. It appeared again in Family Determination! and Revealing the Stuff of Legend!. It appeared again in SM075, where it battled Ash's Lycanroc.
Minor appearances
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Tapu Bulu is first mentioned in The Delivery of Rotom and the Girl, by Nanu who discusses with the other Kahunas about the recent sightings of the guardian deities.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tapu Bulu (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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It pulls large trees up by the roots and swings them around. It causes vegetation to grow, and then it absorbs energy from the growth.
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Moon
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The guardian deity of Ula'ula is a lazy Pokémon. It commands plants to immobilize its foes and then deals them a savage blow with its horns.
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Ultra Sun
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Although it's called a guardian deity, it's violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.
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Ultra Moon
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It makes ringing sounds with its tail to let others know where it is, avoiding unneeded conflicts. This guardian deity of Ula'ula controls plants.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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Total: 570
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Bulu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Bulu
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Bulu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Bulu
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tapu Bulu in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tapu Bulu in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Bulu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Bulu
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tapu Bulu can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tapu Bulu cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tapu Bulu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tapu Bulu
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Trivia
Origin
Tapu Bulu, with and without its shell closed, appears to be based on a bull. It may also be inspired by Lono, one of the four major Hawaiian gods and god of agriculture, abundance, and peace.
Name origin
Tapu Bulu may be a combination of tapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and bull.
Kapu-Bulul may be a combination of kapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and bull.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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カプ・ブルル Kapu-Bulul
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From kapu and bulu
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French
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Tokotoro
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From toro
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Spanish
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Tapu Bulu
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Same as English name
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German
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Kapu-Toro
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From kapu and toro
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Italian
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Tapu Bulu
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Same as English name
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Korean
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카푸브루루 Kapubueruru
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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卡璞・哞哞 Kǎpú Mōumōu
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From kapu and 哞 mōu
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Cantonese Chinese
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卡璞・哞哞 Kāpok Māumāu
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From kapu and 哞 māu
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More languages
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Russian
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Тапу Булу Tapu Bulu
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
Notes
External links