Competitive Information for Tapu Lele [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Tapu Lele
Psychic / Fairy
Abilities:
Psychic SurgePsychic Surge: On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Psychic Terrain.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0x
0.25x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Tapu Lele? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Tapu Lele in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
KartanaAlakazam-MegaHeatranZapdosHawluchaGreninjaToxapexRotom-WashVictiniCloyster
KartanaAlakazam-MegaHeatranZapdosHawluchaGreninjaToxapexRotom-WashVictiniCloyster
Tapu Lele is a pretty decent Psychic and Fairy-typed Pokemon. It's a normal sight to see Tapu Lele out in the 7th generation battlefield. Tapu Lele can usually be found in the OU tier (Overused). Tapu Lele is weak to Ghost, Poison, and Steel-typed attacks.
Species: Tapu Lele
Item: Fightinium Z / Terrain Extender
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Moonblast
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Taunt
Item: Fightinium Z / Terrain Extender
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Moonblast
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Taunt
Special Sweeper Tapu Lele (Popular/Trending)
Tapu Lele is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Tapu Lele summons psychic terrain.
♦ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Tapu Lele
Item: Terrain Extender / Fairium Z
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
Item: Terrain Extender / Fairium Z
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
Special Sweeper Tapu Lele (Psychic Surge)
Tapu Lele is a legendary Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Tapu Lele summons psychic terrain.
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Tapu Lele's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Tapu Lele's special attack by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Tapu Lele? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Tapu Lele in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
KartanaAlakazam-MegaHeatranZapdosHawluchaGreninjaToxapexRotom-WashVictiniCloyster
KartanaAlakazam-MegaHeatranZapdosHawluchaGreninjaToxapexRotom-WashVictiniCloyster
Species: Tapu Lele
Item: Terrain Extender / Fairium Z
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
Item: Terrain Extender / Fairium Z
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
Doubles Special Sweeper Tapu Lele (Psychic Surge)
Tapu Lele is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Tapu Lele summons psychic terrain.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Tapu Lele's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Tapu Lele's special attack by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Tapu Lele learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tapu Lele can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Tapu Lele
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Flatter + Psych up
- Moves: Psyshock + Tickle
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Magic Coat, Ally Switch
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Tapu Lele's stats
- Aromatic Mist
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Iron Defense
- Withdraw
Most notable and possible best moves for Tapu Lele
- Calm Mind
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Fire
- Light Screen
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psyshock
- Reflect
- Taunt
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tapu Lele in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Tapu Lele's EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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