Tapu Bulu Collector’s Guide (Lost Thunder 37)

Character Intro

Tapu Bulu from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Holo card numbered 37. It has 130 HP and features the attack Wild Tackle. This card makes a striking addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 130
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• No resistances or abilities
• Attacks:
• Heavy Punch: Deals 20 damage for each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon (cost: Grass, Colorless)
• Wild Tackle: Deals 120 damage; flip a coin, if tails this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself (cost: Grass, Grass, Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “The guardian deity of Ula’ula is a lazy Pokémon. It commands plants to immobilize its foes and then deals them a savage blow with its horns.”

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Lost Thunder set printing with card number 37. It is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. No alternate printings or reprints are noted for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sm8” and the card number “37.” The card is classified as a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic” and the Grass type.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No specific tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Tapu Bulu appears as a Rare Holo Basic Grass-type Pokémon with strong offensive attacks and a unique flavor text emphasizing its guardian role. This set printing is the only known version for this card.