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Pokémon GO Tapu Bulu Raid Guide: Best Counters, CP Ranges, and Shiny Availability

Summary: Prepare to take on Tapu Bulu in Pokémon GO with this detailed raid guide. Learn about its weaknesses, optimal counters, CP catch ranges, and the chance to encounter a shiny Tapu Bulu.

Master the Tapu Bulu raid in Pokémon GO with this comprehensive guide covering top counters, CP catch ranges, weaknesses, and shiny availability.

In this article

  1. Conquer the Guardian Deity of Ula’ula Island
  2. Tapu Bulu Weaknesses and Raid Requirements
  3. CP Catch Ranges
  4. Top 10 Tapu Bulu Raid Counters
  5. Shiny Tapu Bulu Availability

Pokémon GO Tapu Bulu Raid Guide: Best Counters, CP Ranges, and Shiny Availability

Conquer the Guardian Deity of Ula’ula Island

Tapu Bulu, the Grass/Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon from the Alola region, has returned to Tier 5 raids in Pokémon GO. This guide provides all the essential information to help you defeat and catch Tapu Bulu, including its weaknesses, optimal counters, CP catch ranges, and shiny availability.

Tapu Bulu Weaknesses and Raid Requirements

As a Grass/Fairy-type, Tapu Bulu is weak to the following types:

  • Poison (double weakness)
  • Fire
  • Flying
  • Ice
  • Steel

Recommended group size:

  • 2–4 high-level trainers with optimal counters
  • 4–5 trainers with average teams

Weather boosts:

  • Sunny or Cloudy weather increases Tapu Bulu's CP

CP Catch Ranges

Tapu Bulu's CP ranges for catches are as follows:

  • Level 20 (no weather boost): 1870–1953 CP
  • Level 25 (weather boosted): 2338–2442 CP

Top 10 Tapu Bulu Raid Counters

Here are the top 10 Pokémon to use against Tapu Bulu, along with their optimal movesets:

  1. Mega Beedrill – Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb
  2. Mega Rayquaza – Air Slash / Dragon Ascent
  3. Mega Gengar – Lick / Sludge Bomb
  4. Nihilego – Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb
  5. Naganadel – Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb
  6. Dusk Mane Necrozma – Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike
  7. Roserade – Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb
  8. Metagross – Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash
  9. Hoopa (Unbound) – Astonish / Sludge Bomb
  10. Overqwil – Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb

Shiny Tapu Bulu Availability

Shiny Tapu Bulu is available during this raid rotation. The shiny variant features a striking black and gold color scheme, making it a coveted addition to any trainer's collection.

Shiny odds in 5-star raids are approximately 1 in 20 (5%). To increase your chances:

  • Participate in as many raids as possible
  • Utilize free daily Raid Passes and stock up on Premium or Remote Raid Passes
  • Join larger raid groups for quicker completions
  • Take advantage of Raid Hours and special events

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