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#786

Tapu Lele

Abilities

Psychic SurgeTelepathy(Hidden)
Height: 1.2 m (3'11")
Weight: 18.6 kg (41.0 lbs)
Base Exp: 257
Legendary
Base Stats
HP70
Atk85
Def75
SpA130
SpD115
Spe95
BST570
EV Yield: 3 SpA
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
250344
Atk
157295
Def
139273
SpA
238394
SpD
211361
Spe
175317

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
VII (Alola)
Color
Pink
Shape
Arms
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
3 (1.2%)
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
No Eggs
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
257
EV Yield
3 SpA
Height
1.2 m (3'11")
Weight
18.6 kg (41.0 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Psychic/Fairy dual typing.

nor
fir
wat
ele
gra
ice
fig¼
poi2
gro
fly
psy½
bug
roc
gho2
dra0
dar
ste2
fai
Weak to: Poison, Ghost, Steel
Resists: Fighting (¼x), Psychic
Immune to: Dragon
Abilities
Psychic Surge

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Psychic Terrain.

TelepathyHidden Ability

Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Pokedex Entries4 entries

Generation VII

Sun

This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.

Moon

As it flutters about, it scatters its strangely glowing scales. Touching them is said to restore good health on the spot.

Ultra Sun

It heals the wounds of people and Pokémon by sprinkling them with its sparkling scales. This guardian deity is worshiped on Akala.

Ultra Moon

Although called a guardian deity, Tapu Lele is devoid of guilt about its cruel disposition and can be described as nature incarnate.

Moves (Gen 8)65 moves

Level Up

17 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ConfusionSTABpsyS50100%25
1AstonishghoP30100%15
5WithdrawwatN40
10AromatherapygraN5
15Draining KissSTABfaiS50100%10
20PsybeamSTABpsyS65100%20
30Aromatic MistfaiN20
35Sweet ScentnorN100%20
45PsyshockSTABpsyS80100%10
48ExtrasensorySTABpsyS80100%20
50Mean LooknorN5
53FlatterdarN100%15
55Natures MadnessSTABfaiS90%10
60MoonblastSTABfaiS95100%15
65TicklenorN100%20
70Skill SwappsyN10
75Psychic TerrainpsyN10

TM / HM

42 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ally SwitchpsyN15
Calm MindpsyN20
CharmfaiN100%20
Dazzling GleamSTABfaiS80100%10
Draining KissSTABfaiS50100%10
EndurenorN10
Energy BallgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
FlingdarP100%10
Focus BlastfigS12070%5
Future SightSTABpsyS120100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotgraS100%20
Guard SwappsyN10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Iron DefensesteN15
Light ScreenpsyN30
Magic RoompsyN10
Play RoughSTABfaiP9090%10
Power SwappsyN10
ProtectnorN10
PsychicSTABpsyS90100%10
Psychic TerrainpsyN10
Psycho CutSTABpsyP70100%20
PsyshockSTABpsyS80100%10
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
RoundnorS60100%15
SafeguardnorN25
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Speed SwappsyN10
Stored PowerSTABpsyS20100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
TauntdarN100%20
ThiefdarP60100%25
ThundereleS11070%10
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
Wonder RoompsyN10

Move Tutor

6 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ally SwitchpsyN15
Iron DefensesteN15
Magic RoompsyN10
Skill SwappsyN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Wonder RoompsyN10
Pokedex Numbers
National#786
Alola (SM)#286
Akala#130
Alola (USUM)#384
Akala (USUM)#160
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

psyFuture Sight120 powS
faiMoonblast95 powS
faiPlay Rough90 powP
psyPsychic90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
figFocus Blast120 powS
eleThunder110 powS
Other Psychic-type Pokemon

Tools for Tapu Lele

About Tapu Lele

Tapu Lele is a Psychic and Fairy-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy. Tapu Lele stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 18.6 kg (41.0 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Tapu Lele Base Stats

Tapu Lele has a base stat total of 570, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is HP at 70 (average). Tapu Lele serves as a bulky special attacker. Tapu Lele is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Tapu Lele Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Psychic and Fairy-type, Tapu Lele is weak to Poison, Ghost, Steel-type moves, resists Fighting (¼x), Psychic-type attacks, and is completely immune to Dragon-type moves. This gives Tapu Lele 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Tapu Lele Abilities

Tapu Lele's abilities include Psychic Surge, Telepathy. Psychic Surge when this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Psychic Terrain. Its Hidden Ability is Telepathy, which protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Tapu Lele Moves & Learnset

Tapu Lele can learn 65 moves in Generation 8, including 17 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Moonblast (Fairy, 95 power), Play Rough (Fairy, 90 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power). For coverage, Tapu Lele can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Focus Blast (Fighting).

Training Tapu Lele

With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Tapu Lele can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Tapu Lele yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Tapu Lele. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Tapu Lele, or use the team builder to see how Tapu Lele fits into your squad.