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.
This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.
Stat spread.
Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Tapu Lele first appeared on February 8, 2023, during Valentine's Day 2023.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 26, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Apr 29 to May 6, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 5-star | Into the Wild · with Nature's Madness |
| Mar 31 to Apr 9, 2025 | 5-star | with Nature's Madness |
Tapu Lele in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tapu Lele across the current metagames.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Tapu Lele as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tapu Lele is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tapu Lele vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 158 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tapu Lele | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Attack | 85 | 67 | +18 |
| Defense | 75 | 72 | +3 |
| Special Attack | 130 | 83 | +47 |
| Special Defense | 115 | 84 | +31 |
| Speed | 95 | 69 | +26 |
| Total | 570 | 447 | +123 |
Tapu Lele appears in 6 games.
Every mainline release where Tapu Lele is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Tapu Lele.
Every main-series game Tapu Lele is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterRuins of Life (after becoming Champion) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tapu Lele appears in 8 episodes.
From SM020 (2017-04-06) through SM107 (2019-02-03).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Tapu Lele partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Tapu Lele partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Tapu Lele in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Tapu Lele
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.