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Characteristics
- Height:
- 1.20
- Weight:
- 18.60
Base stats
Total: 570Combat strengths and weaknesses
Damage multiplier taken by Tapu Lele depending on the attacking move's type. ×2 and ×4 are the attacks to avoid.
Resistances - weak attacks
Immunities - no damage taken
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General overview of Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele is a legendary Pokémon from the seventh generation, known in French as Tokopiyon and in Japanese as カプ・テテフ. It is one of the Alola Guardians and plays a very particular role in strategic battles thanks to its type and unique ability.
Tapu Lele is a Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon, genderless and with no evolution. It stands out for a highly offensive playstyle oriented toward immediate pressure and controlling the battle's tempo. Its arrival on the field can completely turn around an ongoing confrontation.
Stats and battle potential
Tapu Lele's stats are designed for Special Attack. It has very high offensive power, offset by average physical Defense. Its main strengths lie in its ability to deal heavy damage in few turns.
Very high Special Attack stat
Decent Speed allowing it to outspeed many opponents
Solid Special Defense against special attacks
Weaker physical Defense, requiring good anticipation
This profile makes it an excellent choice for teams oriented toward fast pressure and chain KOs.
Ability and strategic impact
Tapu Lele's ability is Psychic Surge, which automatically activates Psychic Terrain upon entering battle. This terrain boosts Psychic-type moves for grounded Pokémon and prevents priority moves from hitting them.
This ability is extremely strong in strategy as it protects Tapu Lele and its allies from immediate priority moves while considerably increasing the power of its main attacks. Well used, this ability allows certain opposing responses to be shut down.
Main moves and viable options
Tapu Lele has an excellent movepool oriented toward Special Attack. Its moves are suited to both solo play and competitive battles.
Psychic or Psyshock to exploit Psychic Terrain
Dazzling Gleam as a reliable Fairy-type move
Ball Ombre to hit Ghost and Psychic types
Focus Blast to cover Steel types
These moves allow Tapu Lele to handle a wide variety of opponents, provided switches are anticipated correctly.
Nature, level, and optimization
The ideal nature for Tapu Lele is generally Modest or Timid. Modest maximizes damage output, while Timid prioritizes Speed to outrun more threats.
From level 50, Tapu Lele reaches its full potential in competitive battles. Its max CP depends heavily on IV and EV optimization, but it remains competitive even without perfect optimization.
Use in games and trading cards
In the main games, Tapu Lele is often available at a high level and requires serious preparation to be caught. Its catch rate is low, which makes it a sought-after Pokémon.
On the card side, Tapu Lele is highly appreciated for its rare versions and its Psychic-attack-oriented cards. Certain editions command a high price depending on condition and rarity, making them an interesting piece for collectors.
Additional useful information
Tapu Lele is considered an excellent, well-balanced Pokémon for Special Attack. It fits perfectly into teams built around Psychic Terrain and remains a reference in competitive play thanks to its power and battle control.
Its size, weight, and guardian status reinforce its identity as an elite Pokémon, as formidable in battle as it is sought after in the Pokédex and collector products.
