Tapu bulu – Battle Styles (#16)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tapu bulu (#16) is a Rare Holo card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Ryota Murayama and the Push Down attack (20 damage), Your opponent switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.21, Cardmarket average sale is €0.31, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.21
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.19
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 16
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryota Murayama
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Push Down
[Grass]
— 20
Your opponent switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon. -
Nature's Judgment
[Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 80+
You may discard all Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 80 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tapu bulu from Battle Styles (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryota Murayama.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Tapu bulu 16 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Tapu bulu's Push Down deals 20 damage for Grass energy. Special effect: Your opponent switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #16 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.21 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Tapu bulu is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryota Murayama, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Tapu bulu card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryota Murayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Battle Styles
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tapu bulu 16 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ryota Murayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Tapu bulu with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Tapu bulu card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Tapu bulu works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.