Tapu Bulu

Tapu Bulu separates itself from other offensive Grass-types thanks to its high Attack stat, Terrain-boosted Horn Leech, and strong coverage in Close Combat and Stone Edge to break past its would-be checks like Ferrothorn, Zapdos, defensive Dragonite, and Mandibuzz. Its strong defensive typing lets it check Landorus-T, Urshifu-R, and Zeraora. Grassy Terrain provides it with some form of longevity and mitigates Life Orb’s recoil; furthermore, many teammates appreciate the passive recovery and weakening of Earthquake. However, Tapu Bulu often struggles to compete with Rillaboom for a team slot, as it offers priority in Grassy Glide and can support its teammates with Knock Off and U-turn. Tapu Bulu's middling Speed tier also gives it issues when setting up against offensive teams and lets many faster threats force it out.