DEXERTOThe Legendary Tapu Bulu is back in Pokemon Go‘s 5-Star Raid battles, so we’ve got details of its weaknesses and best counters to help you take down this strong Guardian Deity.
The Alola region introduced four new Legendaries known as the Guardian Deities: Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini.
While all of them have Fairy as their secondary typing, each boasts a different primary one, with Tapu Bulu having Grass as its main one.
This weird-looking bull is back in Raid battles for the final stretch of the Might and Mastery season, so here’s everything you need to know to go up against it in Niantic’s mobile game.
Tapu Bulu weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As a dual Grass/Fairy-type Pokemon, Tapu Bulu is weak against Poison, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Steel-type moves in Pokemon Go. Poison-type attacks are super-effective against this Guardian Deity, so it’s a good idea to focus on those when building your ideal team.
It’s also important to know Tapu Bulu’s type resistances when heading into battle. Avoid using Dark, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Water, and Dragon types where possible, as they won’t be able to deal much damage.
Tapu Bulu best counters
These are some of the best counters to use against Tapu Bulu in Pokemon Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza |  | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent |
| Mega Beedrill |  | Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb |
| Shadow Scolipede |  | Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb |
| Shadow Vileplume |  | Acid & Sludge Bomb |
| Nihilego |  | Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb |
| Gengar |  | Lick & Sludge Bomb |
| Roserade |  | Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb |
| Revavroom |  | Poison Jab & Gunk Shot |
| Muk |  | Poison Jab & Gunk Shot |
| Victreebel |  | Acid & Sludge Bomb |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
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If you don’t have any of the creatures mentioned, go with their alternative or regular versions, or just use your best attackers that can target Tapu Bulu’s weaknesses. Remember that they should be properly leveled up and know the matching movesets.
How to get Tapu Bulu in Pokemon Go
Like all Legendaries, Tapu Bulu can only be obtained through Raid battles in Pokemon Go. This means trainers will have to challenge and defeat it first to then attempt a catch with the Premier Balls given – the amount they get will depend on their battling performance.
Those after their first Tapu Bulu, a Shiny or one with perfect IVs can fight the Guardian Deity from May 25, 2025, until June 3, 2025, as it will return to the game as a Raid boss for the end of the Might and Mastery season with its signature Charged Move, Nature’s Madness.
DEXERTOAdditionally, it will be the center of a Raid Hour on May 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time.
When challenging this Legendary, try to use Golden Razz Berries and land Excellent Curveball Throws to increase your chances of catching it.
Tapu Bulu CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Tapu Bulu has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 49,035 |
| CP range once captured | 1870 – 1953 |
| Sunny/Cloudy weather CP range | 2338 – 2442 |
| Tapu Bulu max CP (Level 50) | 3865 |
Tapu Bulu stats & moves
As a dual Grass/Fairy-type, Tapu Bulu has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 215 | 172 | 3865 |
Fast Moves
- Rock Smash (Fighting)
- Bullet Seed (Grass/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Megahorn (Bug)
- Dazzling Gleam (Fairy/STAB)
- Solar Beam (Grass/STAB)
- Grass Knot (Grass/STAB)
- Nature’s Madness (Fairy/STAB/Legacy Move)
Can Tapu Bulu be Shiny?
Yes, Tapu Bulu can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation was added to the game back in April 2013.
DEXERTOThe four Tapus in their Shiny versions are some of the most elegant-looking Shinies in the franchise, mainly due to their black bodies. In Tapu Bulu’s case, its “hat” and the details around its shoulders change from red to black, giving it a sleek look while keeping the golden bits.
It’s worth noting that the odds of finding a Shiny Tapu Bulu are very low, as there’s no technique or special method to ensure an encounter. The only thing trainers can do to increase their chances is take on as many Tapu Bulu Raids as they can.
That’s all there is to know about Tapu Bulu’s weaknesses and best counters in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check out the latest Pokemon Go events, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.