Tapu Bulu (Pokémon)
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Tapu Bulu (Japanese: カプ・ブルル Kapu-Bulul) is a dual-type Grass/Fairy 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.
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 manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Tapu Bulu is first mentioned in the Sun & Moon arc, 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
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Base stats
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HP: 70
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130 - 177 | 250 - 344 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
Total: 570
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Trivia
- Tapu Bulu shares its category with Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini. They are all known as the Land Spirit Pokémon.
- Tapu Bulu is the only Pokémon that can learn TMs outside of moves it learns by leveling up, but cannot learn Double Team.
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.
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |