Burning Shadows·#SV91·2017
Tapu Bulu, a Grass/Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon from Generation VII, is one of Alola's revered guardian deities, known for its protective yet destructive nature. This specific card, the Tapu Bulu GX Full Art Secret Rare from the 2017 Burning Shadows set, stands out as a highly desirable variant, showcasing unique gold and red aesthetics. Here, visitors will discover everything from Tapu Bulu's Pokédex lore and the card's powerful attacks with their energy costs to its weakness, resistance, and detailed edition history.
Read more ↓Tapu Bulu is a Grass/Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, native to the Alola region. It is one of the four guardian deities of the Alola islands, specifically associated with Ula'ula Island. Known for its immense strength and its ability to manipulate vegetation, Tapu Bulu often appears as a large, muscular bovine-like creature with a red and yellow color scheme, adorned with a large wooden bell-like object on its head. In the games, Tapu Bulu is portrayed as a protector of nature, sometimes destructive in its methods to ensure ecological balance, such as stomping on plants to encourage new growth. Its signature move, Nature's Madness, halves the opponent's HP. In the anime, it plays a significant role in protecting its island and often interacts with Ash and his friends, showcasing its calm yet powerful demeanor. Its unique typing gives it interesting matchups, being resistant to Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric, and Dark, but weak to Poison and Steel. Tapu Bulu embodies the wild, untamed aspects of nature, a force to be respected and revered by the Alolan people.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
