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No. 0786 · Generation VII · Alola

Tapu Lele

The Land Spirit Pokémon

TL;DR. Tapu Lele is a psychic/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 570. This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.

Psychic Fairy

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

Height1.2 m

Weight18.6 kg

AbilitiesPsychic Surge

HiddenTelepathy

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 85

Defense 75

Sp. Attack 130

Sp. Defense 115

Speed 95

Total570

570 base stat total, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Psychic-types.

130 base Special Attack, Tapu Lele's strongest stat, ranking 10th of 158 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Tapu Lele in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tapu Lele reaches 3,494 CP at level 40 and 3,998 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack259

GO Defense208

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)3,494

Max CP (L50)3,950

Best buddy (L51)3,998

Raid catch CP 1,912–1,996 (L20). Weather boosted 2,390–2,496 (L25).

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Competitive

Tapu Lele in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tapu Lele across the current metagames.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Ultra League #249 81.8 score

Master League #46 84.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Tapu Lele.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tapu Lele, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Tapu Lele?

Tapu Lele is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Tapu Lele weak to?

Tapu Lele takes 2× damage from Poison, Ghost, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Tapu Lele resistant to?

Tapu Lele is immune to Dragon. It also resists Psychic, Fighting.

Does Tapu Lele evolve?

Tapu Lele does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Tapu Lele from?

Tapu Lele was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0786.

What are Tapu Lele's base stats?

Tapu Lele has HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 75, Special Attack 130, Special Defense 115, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 570.

What are Tapu Lele's abilities?

Tapu Lele can have the ability Psychic Surge, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.

Is Tapu Lele legendary or mythical?

Yes. Tapu Lele is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Tapu Lele's best stat?

Tapu Lele's highest base stat is Special Attack at 130, which ranks 10th of 158 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Tapu Lele good?

Tapu Lele has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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