Tapu Bulu-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Tapu Bulu-GX is a Rare Rainbow card from the Burning Shadows set, numbered 149. With 180 HP, it’s a sturdy Basic GX that can anchor Grass builds. Its Tapu Wilderness-GX attack provides strong strategic utility, and the vibrant finish captures its imposing presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weaknesses: None listed
• Resistances: None listed
• Rules: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Tapu Bulu-GX is from Burning Shadows, card number 149. This Rare Rainbow variant stands out for its shimmering foil and vibrant illustration.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. It is identified by set code “sm3-149” and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The rarity is Rare Rainbow, a popular target for collectors.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• “Horn Attack”: 30 damage for one Grass Energy.
• “Nature’s Judgment”: 120+ damage if all Energy is discarded.
• “Tapu Wilderness-GX”: heals all damage from this Pokémon; can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the Rare Rainbow foil and artwork with sleeves, keep it out of direct sunlight and moisture, and store in rigid top loaders or acid-free binder pages to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows: Tapu Bulu-GX appears as a powerful Grass-type Basic GX with high HP and versatile attacks. Its Rare Rainbow rarity and striking 5ban Graphics illustration make it a standout collectible within this set.