Burning Shadows·#130·2017
Tapu Bulu is a formidable Grass/Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon from Generation VII, serving as a revered guardian deity of the Alola region. This specific Tapu Bulu GX card, hailing from the 2017 Burning Shadows set, is a holographic rare variant, standing out with its powerful GX mechanics and striking artwork. Here, you will discover Tapu Bulu's Pokédex lore, its card's robust HP, strategic attack costs and effects, and its specific weakness. We also delve into its edition history within the Sun & Moon era.
Read more ↓Tapu Bulu is a Grass/Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, native to the Alola region. As one of the four guardian deities of Alola, it specifically protects Ula'ula Island. Tapu Bulu is known for its immense physical strength and its ability to manipulate vegetation, often seen creating lush forests or uprooting trees with ease. Its Pokedex entries describe it as a gentle giant that avoids unnecessary conflict but becomes incredibly fierce when protecting its territory or those it cares about. It has a distinctive appearance, resembling a bull with a large, wooden body and a bell-shaped head. In the games, Tapu Bulu plays a significant role in the island challenge, testing trainers' abilities and granting them Z-Crystals. In the anime, it has been depicted as a powerful and wise guardian, often appearing to assist Ash and his friends. Its unique typing and powerful abilities make it a formidable opponent and a revered figure in Alolan lore. Tapu Bulu does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, standing alone as a powerful legendary presence.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
