Tapu Bulu vs Tapu Fini
Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini have the same base stat total (570), Tapu Fini is faster (base Speed 85 vs 75), and Tapu Bulu’s Grass moves hit Tapu Fini for 2×, while Tapu Fini’s own types do 1× damage to Tapu Bulu.
Two of the four guardian deities of Alola.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Tapu Bulu | Tapu Fini |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 70 |
| Attack | 130 (higher) | 75 |
| Defense | 115 | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 | 95 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 130 (higher) |
| Speed | 75 | 85 (higher) |
| Total | 570 | 570 |
| Bulk | 280 | 315 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Tapu Fini is faster (85 vs 75 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (95 vs 85), and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (315 vs 280), but Tapu Bulu has the higher Attack (130 vs 75) and hits Tapu Fini for 2× with its Grass moves.
Tapu Bulu is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (130 vs 75)
- hits Tapu Fini for 2× with its Grass moves
Tapu Fini is ahead on
- is faster (85 vs 75 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (95 vs 85)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (315 vs 280)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Tapu Bulu: Grassy Surge, Telepathy; Tapu Fini: Misty Surge, Telepathy), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Tapu Bulu has 127 Speed and Tapu Fini has 137, so Tapu Fini moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Tapu Bulu | Tapu Fini |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 75 | 85 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 127 | 137 |
Type matchup, both ways
Tapu Bulu (Grass/Fairy) attacking Tapu Fini
Grass 2×, Fairy 1×. Using only its own types, Tapu Bulu hits Tapu Fini for 2× with Grass moves (super effective) and 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
Tapu Fini (Water/Fairy) attacking Tapu Bulu
Water ½×, Fairy 1×. Using only its own types, Tapu Fini hits Tapu Bulu for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Tapu Bulu: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Poison 4× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective).
- Tapu Fini: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Tapu Bulu
- Grassy Surge. When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.
- Telepathy (hidden ability). Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Tapu Fini
- Misty Surge. When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Misty Terrain.
- Telepathy (hidden ability). Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Tapu Bulu is taller (1.9 m vs 1.3 m for Tapu Fini), and Tapu Bulu is heavier (45.5 kg vs 21.2 kg for Tapu Fini).
| Detail | Tapu Bulu | Tapu Fini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9 m | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 45.5 kg | 21.2 kg |
| Generation | 7 (Alola) | 7 (Alola) |
| Evolution line | Tapu Bulu (does not evolve) | Tapu Fini (does not evolve) |
Tapu Bulu (#0787) is a Grass/Fairy-type Land Spirit Pokémon from Alola, first seen in Generation 7, a Legendary Pokémon. Tapu Bulu does not evolve.
Tapu Fini (#0788) is a Water/Fairy-type Land Spirit Pokémon from Alola, first seen in Generation 7, a Legendary Pokémon. Tapu Fini does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini in the Compare tool
- Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini Pokédex pages
- Grass/Fairy weaknesses · Water/Fairy weaknesses
- Speed tiers