Tapu Lele

No. 0786

Type: Psychic / Fairy

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

Base stats

HP70
Attack85
Defense75
Sp. Attack130
Sp. Defense115
Speed95

Total 570

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Poison, Steel) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Dark — Covers 1 weakness (Ghost) — Thief
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Steel) — Focus Blast
  • Ghost — Covers 1 weakness (Ghost) — Shadow Ball
  • Fire — Covers 1 weakness (Steel) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Special sweeper
Ability
Psychic Surge
Item
Assault Vest
Nature
Timid
EVs
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moves
Dazzling Gleam, Future Sight, Energy Ball, Thunderbolt

Frequently asked questions

What type is Tapu Lele?
Tapu Lele is a Psychic and Fairy type Pokémon.
What are Tapu Lele's base stats?
HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 75, Sp. Attack 130, Sp. Defense 115, Speed 95. That is a base stat total of 570.
What is Tapu Lele weak to?
Tapu Lele takes extra damage from Ghost, Poison and Steel moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What abilities does Tapu Lele have?
Tapu Lele can have Psychic Surge and Telepathy. Its hidden ability is Telepathy.
Does Tapu Lele evolve?
Tapu Lele does not evolve.
What moves does Tapu Lele learn?
Tapu Lele learns 17 moves by levelling up and 42 by TM.