Is Tapu Bulu viable in Gen 7 OU?

Tapu Bulu is ranked #38 in Gen 7 OU with 5.13% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Tapu Bulu in Gen 7 OU?

Jirachi has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 65.4% of 24.112260650120056 relevant encounters. Standard error is 9.7 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Tapu Bulu matchup checks ranked in Gen 7 OU?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Tapu Bulu was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Tapu Bulu counters

Gen 7 OU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0787 Tapu Bulu

GrassFairy

USAGE 5.1% #38

BASE STATS

HP 70

ATK 130

DEF 115

SPA 85

SPD 95

SPE 75

BST570

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Poison

2×

FireIceFlyingSteel

½×

WaterElectricGrassFightingGroundDark

0×

Dragon

Moves

Superpower 95.6% Horn Leech 94.8% Swords Dance 63.8% Protect 46.4% Stone Edge 38.2% Wood Hammer 35.5% Synthesis 7.6% Toxic 4.7%

Items

Leftovers 51.3% Choice Scarf 14.0% Choice Band 13.1% Eject Button 4.0% Fightinium Z 3.8% Aguav Berry 3.2% Assault Vest 2.7% Terrain Extender 2.3%

Common Teammates

Heatran58.7%

Landorus-Therian37.5%

Tornadus-Therian30.0%

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Tapu Bulu + Heatran 58.7% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Jirachi

SteelPsychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.112

26.7

65.4% Standard error 9.69 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Tapu Bulu Wood Hammer vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jirachi in Grassy Terrain: 116-137 (28.7 - 33.9%) -- possible 5HKO

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Medicham-Mega

FightingPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.076

22.5

62.0% Standard error 9.89 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Pure Power Medicham-Mega Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu: 564-668 (163.9 - 194.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Magearna

SteelFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

111.731

19.4

45.5% Standard error 6.53 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tapu Bulu: 174-205 (50.5 - 59.5%) -- 30.5% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery and Grassy Terrain recovery

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

120.311

12.5

42.7% Standard error 7.55 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tapu Bulu: 264-312 (76.7 - 90.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery and Grassy Terrain recovery

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Victini

PsychicFire SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.15

7.5

51.0% Standard error 10.87 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Victini V-create vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu: 476-564 (138.3 - 163.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Kartana

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

56.323

7.1

44.0% Standard error 9.24 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Kartana Smart Strike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu: 288-342 (83.7 - 99.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery and Grassy Terrain recovery

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

51.246

3.4

42.3% Standard error 9.72 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu in Grassy Terrain: 114-135 (33.1 - 39.2%) -- 99.2% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery and Grassy Terrain recovery

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

34.608

2.9

35.4% Standard error 8.13 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ SpA Toxapex Scald vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tapu Bulu: 30-36 (8.7 - 10.4%)

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

192.083

2.0

22.8% Standard error 5.21 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu: 288-339 (83.7 - 98.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery and Grassy Terrain recovery

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Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

133.641

-0.4

25.3% Standard error 6.41 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

0- Atk Greninja Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu: 264-312 (76.7 - 90.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery and Grassy Terrain recovery

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.443

-1.9

40.6% Standard error 10.60 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu in Psychic Terrain: 286-337 (83.1 - 97.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Tapu Koko

ElectricFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

82.358

-2.5

23.2% Standard error 6.40 points

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

Tapu Koko Nature's Madness vs. 252 HP Tapu Bulu: 172-172 (50 - 50%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Swampert-Mega

WaterGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.096

-3.0

40.9% Standard error 10.97 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Swampert-Mega Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu: 178-210 (51.7 - 61%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery and Grassy Terrain recovery

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Scizor-Mega

BugSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.741

-4.0

37.5% Standard error 10.38 points

DAMAGE CALCGrassy Terrain

252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tapu Bulu: 212-252 (61.6 - 73.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery and Grassy Terrain recovery

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Tapu Fini

WaterFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

94.403

-7.3

9.1% Standard error 4.11 points

DAMAGE CALCMisty Terrain

Tapu Fini Nature's Madness vs. 252 HP Tapu Bulu: 172-172 (50 - 50%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #38 with 5.13% usage. Sorted by conservative score.