Tapu Bulu 16 / 163 Pokemon Card from Battle Styles Set
Tapu Bulu is a Basic Pokémon card from the Battle Styles set of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Grass type with 130 HP. The card features artwork by Ryota…
- Set: Battle Styles
- Number: 16/163
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Tapu Bulu Pokémon Card
Tapu Bulu is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Battle Styles set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 16/163 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Battle Styles set was released on March 19, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “Although it's called a guardian deity, it's violent enough to crush anyone it sees as an enemy.”.
Tapu Bulu Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Tapu Bulu
Card number: 16/163
Set: Battle Styles
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 130
Artist: Ryota Murayama
Release date: March 19, 2021
National Pokédex number: 787
Why Collect the Tapu Bulu Pokémon Card?
Tapu Bulu is a solid addition to the Battle Styles set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Tapu Bulu Pokémon Card
Tapu Bulu was illustrated by Ryota Murayama.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Tapu Bulu Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Tapu Bulu is about $0.32. Recent listings range from roughly $0.09 (low) to
For context, the Battle Styles set has a median card value near $0.30 and an average near $4.61, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -75% over the last 7 days and -81% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Battle Styles set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Tapu Bulu Pokémon Card
Whether Tapu Bulu is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 7 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 14.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Tapu Bulu Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Tapu Bulu are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 7 copies to date.
Other Printings of Tapu Bulu
Tapu Bulu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Shrouded Fable 65 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Tapu Bulu Pokémon Card
The Tapu Bulu pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Battle Styles set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Battle Styles set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.32; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Tapu Bulu card from?
Tapu Bulu is from the Battle Styles set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 16/163 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Tapu Bulu card?
Tapu Bulu is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Tapu Bulu 16/163 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.32, within a recent range of roughly $0.09 to
Is the Tapu Bulu card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 7 copies so far, with about 14.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Tapu Bulu?
PSA has graded 7 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 14.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Tapu Bulu card?
Rare Holo cards like Tapu Bulu are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Battle Styles set released?
The Battle Styles set was released on March 19, 2021.
Are there other printings of Tapu Bulu?
Yes. Tapu Bulu appears on 4 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.