Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Tapu Bulu. Tapu Bulu is one of the stronger PvP options in both Grass and Fairy, making it a great catch for Master League. In PvE, one would do well looking at other options. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid will take place between May 20th to May 26th. It will be preceded by Mega Glalie, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, and Xurkitree, coincide with Mega Altaria, and be followed by Mega Medicham and Tapu Fini.

Grass and Fairy combine wonderfully to make a double super effective on Poison. It also makes a double resist on Dragon, so make sure not to bring anyone with those typings along.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	Dragon
Resist (0.6x)	Fighting Ground Water Grass Electric Dark
Neutral	Normal Rock Bug Ghost Psychic Fairy
Super Effective (1.6x)	Flying Steel Fire Ice
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	Poison

Tapu Bulu’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Megahorn
• Dazzling Gleam
• Solar Beam
• Grass Knot
• Nature’s Madness

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Tapu Bulu. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Mega Beedrill A

Best Moveset: Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★★★

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Poison Jab	Sludge Bomb	100%
Poison Sting	Sludge Bomb	93%
Infestation	Sludge Bomb	81%
Bug Bite	Sludge Bomb	81%
Poison Jab	Return	68%
Poison Jab	X-Scissor	63%

Eternatus A

Best Moveset: Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Poison Jab	Sludge Bomb	100%
Poison Jab	Flamethrower	70%
Poison Jab	Dynamax Cannon	70%
Dragon Tail	Sludge Bomb	64%
Poison Jab	Dragon Pulse	43%
Dragon Tail	Flamethrower	33%

Mega Rayquaza A

Best Moveset: Air Slash / Dragon Ascent

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	100%
Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	78%
Air Slash	Hurricane	75%
Air Slash	Aerial Ace	71%
Air Slash	Breaking Swipe	51%
Dragon Tail	Aerial Ace	51%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Dazzling Gleam	🛡	—	⚔
Solar Beam	🛡🛡	🛡🛡	🛡🛡
Megahorn	🛡	🛡	🛡
Grass Knot	🛡🛡	🛡🛡	🛡🛡

Mega Gengar A

Best Moveset: Hex / Sludge Bomb

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Naganadel A

Best Moveset: Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Shadow Overqwil

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Mega Victreebel A

Best Moveset: Acid / Sludge Bomb

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★★★

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Nihilego A

Best Moveset: Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Zamazenta - Crowned Shield A

Best Moveset: Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Zacian - Crowned Sword A

Best Moveset: Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Toxicroak A

Best Moveset: Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Tapu Bulu. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	Necrozma - Dusk ManeShadow ScolipedeRoseradeShadow VileplumeShadow VictreebelRevavroomShadow GengarShadow MukMega Charizard YShadow SkuntankOverqwilShadow Alola MukShadow RegigigasShadow MoltresMega BlazikenShadow SalamenceWhite KyuremToxicroakBlacephalon

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Snow

Zacian - Crowned Sword (1.3)Zamazenta - Crowned Shield (1.3)Necrozma - Dusk Mane (1.4)

Overall, Tapu Bulu has some interesting counters. Not only are there great poison choices, but a large host of standard super effective options as well. If you managed to catch a Nihilego last week, that will be a strong option as well. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!