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[OVERVIEW]
Fairy
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Tapu Bulu's excellent Attack stat in conjunction with its Grassy Terrain-boosted STAB attacks makes it a great physical wallbreaker on Fairy teams. It is also able to serve as a revenge killer with Choice Scarf. Its Grass typing allows it to take on Ground, Rock, and Water teams and relieve some of the pressure on Azumarill and Tapu Koko, and it is able to sweep these teams easily with Choice Scarf. Furthermore, Tapu Bulu's access to decent coverage moves such as Superpower, Stone Edge, and Zen Headbutt allows it to check several types in the metagame. Grassy Surge provides immense support for Fairy teams, giving passive recovery and reducing damage dealt by Earthquake. However, it also recovers the health of the opposing team, which can be disadvantageous. Also, Tapu Bulu has trouble KOing certain physically defensive Pokemon, such as Skarmory, even with its amazing wallbreaking power, and it is even more easily walled by them when using Choice Scarf. Tapu Bulu's Grassy / Fairy typing leaves it with a huge weakness to Poison-type attacks, meaning users of such attacks force Tapu Bulu to switch out to Klefki. Finally, Tapu Bulu's subpar Speed stat leaves it outsped by positive-natured base 80 Speed Pokemon and Choice Scarf users, meaning it usually has to take damage before dishing it out, though with a Choice Scarf, it is able to outspeed some of them.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Fairy)
move 1: Wood Hammer
move 2: Horn Leech
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Stone Edge
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Grassy Surge
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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STAB Wood Hammer deals massive damage when boosted by Grassy Terrain and is the move Tapu Bulu should use most of the time. Horn Leech is a secondary STAB move that Tapu Bulu should use if it wants to preserve its HP and avoid taking recoil damage, especially if Horn Leech can KO the opposing Pokemon. Superpower is good coverage for taking on Steel-types like Heatran and Magnezone. Stone Edge nails Flying- and Fire-types like Charizard looking to switch into Wood Hammer or Horn Leech.
Set Details
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252 Attack EVs maximize Tapu Bulu's power. Maximum Speed EVs, a Jolly nature, and a Choice Scarf allow Tapu Bulu to outspeed most unboosted Pokemon in the metagame and fulfill the role of a revenge killer; notable Pokemon it can outspeed are Greninja and Tapu Koko. Grassy Surge is an invaluable ability that boosts the power of Tapu Bulu's STAB attacks, gives its team passive recovery, and weakens Earthquake.
Usage Tips
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Choice Scarf Tapu Bulu should be mostly used as a revenge killer, coming in after a teammate has been KOed to land a hard-hitting Wood Hammer on the opposing team. It is best to revenge kill fast, frail Pokemon like Greninja. Wood Hammer is also a very spammable attack in general and should be used to wallbreak as much as possible. On the other hand, use Horn Leech when Tapu Bulu is low on HP; you should also use Horn Leech when it is sufficient to KO the foe to avoid taking unnecessary recoil. It is helpful to use VoltTurn users to pivot out into Tapu Bulu to attack so it doesn't take unnecessary damage. Tapu Bulu can also be used as an emergency check to some setup sweepers that it outspeeds such as +1 Gyarados and Dragonite. You should aim to keep Grassy Terrain active as often as possible to weaken Earthquake and heal teammates. Choice Scarf Tapu Bulu has an easy time sweeping Water, Rock, and Ground teams with Horn Leech or Wood Hammer, since it is able to outspeed almost everything and its Grassy Terrain-boosted attacks hit very hard. Against Ground teams specifically, be wary of using Wood Hammer if there are no entry hazards on the opposing side, as Focus Sash Dugtrio can sometimes trap and remove Tapu Bulu, and Garchomp is able to survive Wood Hammer without hazard damage and chip away at Tapu Bulu with Rough Skin. However, against other teams, Tapu Bulu has a hard time breaking through physical walls like Porygon2 and Zapdos, so they should be removed before Tapu Bulu starts spamming Wood Hammer to avoid taking unnecessary recoil damage and giving those Pokemon free opportunities to switch in. Use the appropriate coverage move when predicting certain threats to switch into Tapu Bulu, such as Stone Edge when predicting a Flying-type to switch in. Avoid getting Tapu Bulu inflicted with status; burns diminish its power, paralysis ruins its Speed, and poison wears it down so that it is more easily revenge killed.
Team Options
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Clefable can absorb troublesome status ailments for Tapu Bulu thanks to Magic Guard. It also provides entry hazard support in Stealth Rock and can weaken Steel-types with Fire-type coverage. Mega Diancie can also block status and is a great wallbreaker that can assist Tapu Bulu; in particular, it can check Poison-types, appreciates Tapu Bulu breaking down Steel-types with Superpower, and benefits from Grassy Terrain giving it recovery and weakening Earthquake. Tapu Koko and Mega Gardevoir can deal with the physical walls that trouble Tapu Bulu. Tapu Koko can also continually pivot into Tapu Bulu with U-turn and Volt Switch, weaken foes for Tapu Bulu to revenge kill, and deal with the Flying-types that resist Tapu Bulu's Wood Hammer, especially Skarmory and Celesteela. Tapu Bulu deals with Ground-types and other Electric-types in return. Azumarill can clean teams with +6 Aqua Jet after Tapu Bulu has weakened opposing Pokemon. Klefki can set up Spikes and dual screens, provide further support with Thunder Wave, switch into Poison- and Steel-types attacks aimed at Tapu Bulu thanks to its Steel typing, and act as an emergency check to some sweepers with Foul Play. Klefki heavily appreciates Grassy Terrain support as well, which halves Earthquake damage and gives it passive recovery. Babiri Berry Togekiss and Clefable can check Steel-types and deal sizeable damage to Skarmory, Celesteela, and Mega Scizor, all of which wall Tapu Bulu. Togekiss also checks Mega Venusaur thanks to its Flying typing and Serene Grace Air Slash.
[SET]
name: Choice Band (Fairy)
move 1: Wood Hammer
move 2: Horn Leech
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Stone Edge / Zen Headbutt
item: Choice Band
ability: Grassy Surge
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Wood Hammer is Tapu Bulu's strongest STAB attack and boosted by both Grassy Terrain and Choice Band, dealing massive damage to Pokemon that don't resist it at the cost of significant recoil damage. Horn Leech provides Tapu Bulu with a reliable means of recovery while still hitting hard under Grassy Terrain. Superpower hits Steel-types such as Heatran and Ferrothorn, which would otherwise completely wall Tapu Bulu. Stone Edge hits Flying- and Fire-types such as Zapdos and Volcarona, which resist Tapu Bulu's Grass-type attacks. Zen Headbutt can be used instead of Stone Edge to let Tapu Bulu hit Poison-types such as Mega Venusaur.
Set Details
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Maximum Attack investment with an Adamant nature and Choice Band maximizes Tapu Bulu's damage output, allowing it to bust holes in the opposing team. 252 Speed EVs make Tapu Bulu as fast as possible, outpacing neutral-natured Seismitoad, which would otherwise outspeed it and KO it with Sludge Wave. Grassy Surge summons Grassy Terrain upon switching in, boosting the power of Tapu Bulu's Grass-type moves, decreasing the power of Earthquake, and restoring health each turn.
Usage Tips
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Tapu Bulu should be brought in early-game to weaken foes for its teammates as much as possible. It should use Wood Hammer as often as possible, as Wood Hammer deals the most damage under Grassy Terrain and weakens threats immensely. On the other hand, Horn Leech should be used when Tapu Bulu's HP is low and you want to preserve it, or if Horn Leech would still KO the foe to avoid taking unnecessary recoil damage. Tapu Bulu should attempt to advantage of Wood Hammer and Horn Leech while Grassy Terrain is active. Go for Superpower against Steel-types such as Heatran and Ferrothorn, and go for Stone Edge or Zen Headbutt against Fire- and Flying-types or Poison-types, respectively. Aim to keep Grassy Terrain up as much as possible to provide passive healing for teammates and reduce Earthquake damage, especially against Ground teams. Tapu Bulu's typing helps it switch into some attacks for its teammates, such as Garchomp's Earthquake, Xurkitree's Thunderbolt, and Azumarill's Aqua Jet. However, be wary about switching it into Tapu Fini, as Grassy Terrain overriding Misty Surge allows Scald to potentially burn Tapu Bulu. Avoid getting Tapu Bulu worn down by entry hazards, since it needs its HP to tank hits before attacking. Similarly, avoid letting Tapu Bulu get burned, since burns halve Tapu Bulu's Attack stat, making it much less threatening. Lastly, Tapu Bulu's subpar Speed makes it vulnerable to a myriad of revenge killers, so it is best to remove faster threats before bringing Tapu Bulu in.
Team Options
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Almost all Fairy-types appreciate Tapu Bulu's wallbreaking capabilities, ability to take on Ground-type teams, and Grassy Terrain support. Klefki's Steel typing allows it to switch into Poison-type moves for Tapu Bulu, and it can also provide support with dual screens, Thunder Wave, and Spikes, improving Tapu Bulu's longevity, speed control, and ability to KO threats. Klefki also appreciates Grassy Terrain weakening Earthquake from threats like Excadrill and granting it passive recovery. Mega Diancie can also deal with some Poison-types, and Magic Bounce lets it beat down some defensive and support Pokemon. Tapu Koko can gain momentum for Tapu Bulu by letting it come in safely with Volt Switch or U-turn, and it easily checks Celesteela and Skarmory as well as revenge killers such as Landorus. Tapu Fini and Togekiss can provide Defog support for Tapu Bulu, keeping entry hazards off the field. Both of them can also stallbreak effectively with Taunt and Nasty Plot, respectively. The former can also weaken walls with Nature's Madness, whereas the latter can take on Grass-types such as Mega Venusaur. Choice Scarf Togekiss can also revenge kill targets that Tapu Bulu would struggle against, such as Infernape. Togekiss's Babiri Berry set can take hits from Mega Scizor and take it out with Fire Blast. Clefable is another Babiri Berry user that can take out Mega Scizor for Tapu Bulu, and it can even provide Stealth Rock support to pressure opposing teams. Z-Belly Drum Azumarill is able to threaten Fire-types such as Mega Charizard Y and Talonflame and appreciates Tapu Bulu's wallbreaking capabilities early-game so that it can sweep late-game. Lastly, Mega Gardevoir can check select Poison-types like Mega Venusaur thanks to its Psychic typing and is a powerful wallbreaker that can punch holes into opposing teams.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Fairy
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Swords Dance with Fightinium Z gives Tapu Bulu amazing power and can let it break through some walls, but Choice Scarf's Speed boost and Choice Band's immediate power boost are generally preferred. Substitute + Leech Seed can be used to stall out the opposing threat by slowly depleting its health with Leech Seed while avoiding damage with Substitute. Thanks to Tapu Bulu's average Speed, it can set up another Substitute if attacked and the Substitute is broken; however, this combination can be easily walled, and powerful attackers can pressure Tapu Bulu. A Jolly nature is an option for non-Choice Scarf sets to allow Tapu Bulu to outspeed both Timid Seismitoad and Adamant Diggersby.
Checks and Counters
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Fairy
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**Skarmory and Celesteela**: Skarmory and Celesteela completely wall Tapu Bulu because of their excellent defensive typing and bulk. The former can stall Tapu Bulu with Roost and KO it with Brave Bird or Iron Head, and the latter KOes it with Heavy Slam or Flamethrower. Choice Scarf Tapu Bulu has it even worse, being unable to do any sorts of meaningful damage to either.
**Mega Venusaur**: Mega Venusaur walls Tapu Bulu's Grass-type attacks, resists Superpower, doesn't take much damage from Stone Edge, and can OHKO Tapu Bulu with Sludge Bomb. Tapu Bulu has to rely on Zen Headbutt to deal reasonable damage to it.
**Poison-types**: Poison-type Pokemon such as Nidoking and Gengar can threaten Tapu Bulu with their STAB attacks; however, they need to be wary of Tapu Bulu's Zen Headbutt, and most Poison-types cannot switch into Wood Hammer.
**Steel-types**: Tapu Bulu has to rely on Superpower to beat most Steel-types such as Heatran, Magnezone, and Ferrothorn. Mega Scizor can tank all of its attacks and use it to set up Swords Dance.
**Fire-types**: Several Fire-types such as Mega Charizard X, Volcarona, and Talonflame resist Tapu Bulu's Grass-type attacks and can threaten it with their STAB moves. However, they should be wary of switching into a Stone Edge.
**Grass-types**: Grass-types wall Tapu Bulu easily, and many of them, such as Serperior, can take advantage of Grassy Terrain.
**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers, especially Choice Scarf users such as Nihilego and Victini, can easily outspeed and KO Tapu Bulu.
**Status**: Tapu Bulu doesn't appreciate being inflicted with status; burns heavily diminish its wallbreaking capabilities, poison hurts its longevity, and paralysis reduces its already lacking Speed.
Fairy
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Tapu Bulu's excellent Attack stat in conjunction with its Grassy Terrain-boosted STAB attacks makes it a great physical wallbreaker on Fairy teams. It is also able to serve as a revenge killer with Choice Scarf. Its Grass typing allows it to take on Ground, Rock, and Water teams and relieve some of the pressure on Azumarill and Tapu Koko, and it is able to sweep these teams easily with Choice Scarf. Furthermore, Tapu Bulu's access to decent coverage moves such as Superpower, Stone Edge, and Zen Headbutt allows it to check several types in the metagame. Grassy Surge provides immense support for Fairy teams, giving passive recovery and reducing damage dealt by Earthquake. However, it also recovers the health of the opposing team, which can be disadvantageous. Also, Tapu Bulu has trouble KOing certain physically defensive Pokemon, such as Skarmory, even with its amazing wallbreaking power, and it is even more easily walled by them when using Choice Scarf. Tapu Bulu's Grassy / Fairy typing leaves it with a huge weakness to Poison-type attacks, meaning users of such attacks force Tapu Bulu to switch out to Klefki. Finally, Tapu Bulu's subpar Speed stat leaves it outsped by positive-natured base 80 Speed Pokemon and Choice Scarf users, meaning it usually has to take damage before dishing it out, though with a Choice Scarf, it is able to outspeed some of them.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Fairy)
move 1: Wood Hammer
move 2: Horn Leech
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Stone Edge
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Grassy Surge
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
STAB Wood Hammer deals massive damage when boosted by Grassy Terrain and is the move Tapu Bulu should use most of the time. Horn Leech is a secondary STAB move that Tapu Bulu should use if it wants to preserve its HP and avoid taking recoil damage, especially if Horn Leech can KO the opposing Pokemon. Superpower is good coverage for taking on Steel-types like Heatran and Magnezone. Stone Edge nails Flying- and Fire-types like Charizard looking to switch into Wood Hammer or Horn Leech.
Set Details
========
252 Attack EVs maximize Tapu Bulu's power. Maximum Speed EVs, a Jolly nature, and a Choice Scarf allow Tapu Bulu to outspeed most unboosted Pokemon in the metagame and fulfill the role of a revenge killer; notable Pokemon it can outspeed are Greninja and Tapu Koko. Grassy Surge is an invaluable ability that boosts the power of Tapu Bulu's STAB attacks, gives its team passive recovery, and weakens Earthquake.
Usage Tips
========
Choice Scarf Tapu Bulu should be mostly used as a revenge killer, coming in after a teammate has been KOed to land a hard-hitting Wood Hammer on the opposing team. It is best to revenge kill fast, frail Pokemon like Greninja. Wood Hammer is also a very spammable attack in general and should be used to wallbreak as much as possible. On the other hand, use Horn Leech when Tapu Bulu is low on HP; you should also use Horn Leech when it is sufficient to KO the foe to avoid taking unnecessary recoil. It is helpful to use VoltTurn users to pivot out into Tapu Bulu to attack so it doesn't take unnecessary damage. Tapu Bulu can also be used as an emergency check to some setup sweepers that it outspeeds such as +1 Gyarados and Dragonite. You should aim to keep Grassy Terrain active as often as possible to weaken Earthquake and heal teammates. Choice Scarf Tapu Bulu has an easy time sweeping Water, Rock, and Ground teams with Horn Leech or Wood Hammer, since it is able to outspeed almost everything and its Grassy Terrain-boosted attacks hit very hard. Against Ground teams specifically, be wary of using Wood Hammer if there are no entry hazards on the opposing side, as Focus Sash Dugtrio can sometimes trap and remove Tapu Bulu, and Garchomp is able to survive Wood Hammer without hazard damage and chip away at Tapu Bulu with Rough Skin. However, against other teams, Tapu Bulu has a hard time breaking through physical walls like Porygon2 and Zapdos, so they should be removed before Tapu Bulu starts spamming Wood Hammer to avoid taking unnecessary recoil damage and giving those Pokemon free opportunities to switch in. Use the appropriate coverage move when predicting certain threats to switch into Tapu Bulu, such as Stone Edge when predicting a Flying-type to switch in. Avoid getting Tapu Bulu inflicted with status; burns diminish its power, paralysis ruins its Speed, and poison wears it down so that it is more easily revenge killed.
Team Options
========
Clefable can absorb troublesome status ailments for Tapu Bulu thanks to Magic Guard. It also provides entry hazard support in Stealth Rock and can weaken Steel-types with Fire-type coverage. Mega Diancie can also block status and is a great wallbreaker that can assist Tapu Bulu; in particular, it can check Poison-types, appreciates Tapu Bulu breaking down Steel-types with Superpower, and benefits from Grassy Terrain giving it recovery and weakening Earthquake. Tapu Koko and Mega Gardevoir can deal with the physical walls that trouble Tapu Bulu. Tapu Koko can also continually pivot into Tapu Bulu with U-turn and Volt Switch, weaken foes for Tapu Bulu to revenge kill, and deal with the Flying-types that resist Tapu Bulu's Wood Hammer, especially Skarmory and Celesteela. Tapu Bulu deals with Ground-types and other Electric-types in return. Azumarill can clean teams with +6 Aqua Jet after Tapu Bulu has weakened opposing Pokemon. Klefki can set up Spikes and dual screens, provide further support with Thunder Wave, switch into Poison- and Steel-types attacks aimed at Tapu Bulu thanks to its Steel typing, and act as an emergency check to some sweepers with Foul Play. Klefki heavily appreciates Grassy Terrain support as well, which halves Earthquake damage and gives it passive recovery. Babiri Berry Togekiss and Clefable can check Steel-types and deal sizeable damage to Skarmory, Celesteela, and Mega Scizor, all of which wall Tapu Bulu. Togekiss also checks Mega Venusaur thanks to its Flying typing and Serene Grace Air Slash.
[SET]
name: Choice Band (Fairy)
move 1: Wood Hammer
move 2: Horn Leech
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Stone Edge / Zen Headbutt
item: Choice Band
ability: Grassy Surge
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Wood Hammer is Tapu Bulu's strongest STAB attack and boosted by both Grassy Terrain and Choice Band, dealing massive damage to Pokemon that don't resist it at the cost of significant recoil damage. Horn Leech provides Tapu Bulu with a reliable means of recovery while still hitting hard under Grassy Terrain. Superpower hits Steel-types such as Heatran and Ferrothorn, which would otherwise completely wall Tapu Bulu. Stone Edge hits Flying- and Fire-types such as Zapdos and Volcarona, which resist Tapu Bulu's Grass-type attacks. Zen Headbutt can be used instead of Stone Edge to let Tapu Bulu hit Poison-types such as Mega Venusaur.
Set Details
========
Maximum Attack investment with an Adamant nature and Choice Band maximizes Tapu Bulu's damage output, allowing it to bust holes in the opposing team. 252 Speed EVs make Tapu Bulu as fast as possible, outpacing neutral-natured Seismitoad, which would otherwise outspeed it and KO it with Sludge Wave. Grassy Surge summons Grassy Terrain upon switching in, boosting the power of Tapu Bulu's Grass-type moves, decreasing the power of Earthquake, and restoring health each turn.
Usage Tips
========
Tapu Bulu should be brought in early-game to weaken foes for its teammates as much as possible. It should use Wood Hammer as often as possible, as Wood Hammer deals the most damage under Grassy Terrain and weakens threats immensely. On the other hand, Horn Leech should be used when Tapu Bulu's HP is low and you want to preserve it, or if Horn Leech would still KO the foe to avoid taking unnecessary recoil damage. Tapu Bulu should attempt to advantage of Wood Hammer and Horn Leech while Grassy Terrain is active. Go for Superpower against Steel-types such as Heatran and Ferrothorn, and go for Stone Edge or Zen Headbutt against Fire- and Flying-types or Poison-types, respectively. Aim to keep Grassy Terrain up as much as possible to provide passive healing for teammates and reduce Earthquake damage, especially against Ground teams. Tapu Bulu's typing helps it switch into some attacks for its teammates, such as Garchomp's Earthquake, Xurkitree's Thunderbolt, and Azumarill's Aqua Jet. However, be wary about switching it into Tapu Fini, as Grassy Terrain overriding Misty Surge allows Scald to potentially burn Tapu Bulu. Avoid getting Tapu Bulu worn down by entry hazards, since it needs its HP to tank hits before attacking. Similarly, avoid letting Tapu Bulu get burned, since burns halve Tapu Bulu's Attack stat, making it much less threatening. Lastly, Tapu Bulu's subpar Speed makes it vulnerable to a myriad of revenge killers, so it is best to remove faster threats before bringing Tapu Bulu in.
Team Options
========
Almost all Fairy-types appreciate Tapu Bulu's wallbreaking capabilities, ability to take on Ground-type teams, and Grassy Terrain support. Klefki's Steel typing allows it to switch into Poison-type moves for Tapu Bulu, and it can also provide support with dual screens, Thunder Wave, and Spikes, improving Tapu Bulu's longevity, speed control, and ability to KO threats. Klefki also appreciates Grassy Terrain weakening Earthquake from threats like Excadrill and granting it passive recovery. Mega Diancie can also deal with some Poison-types, and Magic Bounce lets it beat down some defensive and support Pokemon. Tapu Koko can gain momentum for Tapu Bulu by letting it come in safely with Volt Switch or U-turn, and it easily checks Celesteela and Skarmory as well as revenge killers such as Landorus. Tapu Fini and Togekiss can provide Defog support for Tapu Bulu, keeping entry hazards off the field. Both of them can also stallbreak effectively with Taunt and Nasty Plot, respectively. The former can also weaken walls with Nature's Madness, whereas the latter can take on Grass-types such as Mega Venusaur. Choice Scarf Togekiss can also revenge kill targets that Tapu Bulu would struggle against, such as Infernape. Togekiss's Babiri Berry set can take hits from Mega Scizor and take it out with Fire Blast. Clefable is another Babiri Berry user that can take out Mega Scizor for Tapu Bulu, and it can even provide Stealth Rock support to pressure opposing teams. Z-Belly Drum Azumarill is able to threaten Fire-types such as Mega Charizard Y and Talonflame and appreciates Tapu Bulu's wallbreaking capabilities early-game so that it can sweep late-game. Lastly, Mega Gardevoir can check select Poison-types like Mega Venusaur thanks to its Psychic typing and is a powerful wallbreaker that can punch holes into opposing teams.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Fairy
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Swords Dance with Fightinium Z gives Tapu Bulu amazing power and can let it break through some walls, but Choice Scarf's Speed boost and Choice Band's immediate power boost are generally preferred. Substitute + Leech Seed can be used to stall out the opposing threat by slowly depleting its health with Leech Seed while avoiding damage with Substitute. Thanks to Tapu Bulu's average Speed, it can set up another Substitute if attacked and the Substitute is broken; however, this combination can be easily walled, and powerful attackers can pressure Tapu Bulu. A Jolly nature is an option for non-Choice Scarf sets to allow Tapu Bulu to outspeed both Timid Seismitoad and Adamant Diggersby.
Checks and Counters
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Fairy
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**Skarmory and Celesteela**: Skarmory and Celesteela completely wall Tapu Bulu because of their excellent defensive typing and bulk. The former can stall Tapu Bulu with Roost and KO it with Brave Bird or Iron Head, and the latter KOes it with Heavy Slam or Flamethrower. Choice Scarf Tapu Bulu has it even worse, being unable to do any sorts of meaningful damage to either.
**Mega Venusaur**: Mega Venusaur walls Tapu Bulu's Grass-type attacks, resists Superpower, doesn't take much damage from Stone Edge, and can OHKO Tapu Bulu with Sludge Bomb. Tapu Bulu has to rely on Zen Headbutt to deal reasonable damage to it.
**Poison-types**: Poison-type Pokemon such as Nidoking and Gengar can threaten Tapu Bulu with their STAB attacks; however, they need to be wary of Tapu Bulu's Zen Headbutt, and most Poison-types cannot switch into Wood Hammer.
**Steel-types**: Tapu Bulu has to rely on Superpower to beat most Steel-types such as Heatran, Magnezone, and Ferrothorn. Mega Scizor can tank all of its attacks and use it to set up Swords Dance.
**Fire-types**: Several Fire-types such as Mega Charizard X, Volcarona, and Talonflame resist Tapu Bulu's Grass-type attacks and can threaten it with their STAB moves. However, they should be wary of switching into a Stone Edge.
**Grass-types**: Grass-types wall Tapu Bulu easily, and many of them, such as Serperior, can take advantage of Grassy Terrain.
**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers, especially Choice Scarf users such as Nihilego and Victini, can easily outspeed and KO Tapu Bulu.
**Status**: Tapu Bulu doesn't appreciate being inflicted with status; burns heavily diminish its wallbreaking capabilities, poison hurts its longevity, and paralysis reduces its already lacking Speed.
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