Tapu Bulu @ Assault Vest
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 60 Atk / 56 SpD / 144 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Horn Leech
- Wood Hammer
- Superpower
- Nature's Madness
Assault Vest Tapu Bulu is a set surging in viability, it was a rare set in early SM but has now solidified Tapu Bulu as one of the better and easiest Pokemon to fit on a team in OU; its overall bulk, access to moves such as Horn Leech and Nature's Madness, and typing allow it to be a reliable switch-in to the likes of Tapu Koko, Ash-Greninja, Zygarde, and Tapu Lele while still keeping a surprising amount of offensive presence! For instance, using this EV spread, Tapu Bulu can 2HKO Clefable with the combination of Nature's Madness and Wood Hammer. The Speed benchmark lets Tapu Bulu outrun Adamant Tyranitar. Tapu Bulu is often paired with Toxapex or Heatran, as they reliably take on threats that Tapu Bulu can't, such as Volcarona and Mega Charizard Y. Offensive partners such as Kartana and Magnezone also have quite a symbiotic relationship with Tapu Bulu by overwhelming or trapping its checks.
Here's a couple of SPL replays showcasing Assault Vest Tapu Bulu:
Week 1 - Snou vs. Obliviate - https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen7ou-339463
Week 2 - bro fist vs. z0mOG - https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen7ou-341184
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